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• optional; every registry operating in Florida must use the specific language provided in the bill to prevent
• patient for Parkinson's Disease to report nationally recognized Parkinson's Disease performance measures
• For podiatrists that are currently required to take two hours of continuing education on safety measures

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• Now, all that's led to what we call the stocks-to-use ratio, which is a measure of our inventory levels
• Now, all that's led to what we call the stocks-to-use ratio, which is a measure of our inventory levels
• One, we need to get the estimate of demand and consumption right to prevent too many imports from entering

Committee: Senate Agricultural Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• BILL 2510 AUTHORIZE THE AGENCY TO SEEK APPROVAL FOR THE INITIAL PILOT PROGRAM THROUGH A WAIVER FOR PREVENTING
• THAT WAS ALL DATA AND THESE PEOPLE HAVE GOTTEN, THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE HAS BEEN INCREASED BY THIS MEASURE
• IN THE SAME THREAD ON SLIDE 22 WHEN HE TALKED ABOUT THE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES WE ARE TO GAIN THROUGH

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• I've never been big on looking at how we can give away things because I'm not sure how we measure success
• I've never understood how we measure success with a lot of the tax policy we have today, and it's because
• It's just changed recently, but the windfall prevention provision.

Committee: House Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:

• I appreciate the opportunity to lay out Senate Bill 667 today; it's a crucial measure to divest Texas
• It doesn't prevent the most qualified from getting the job because diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• This is not a symbolic measure; it is a foundational step toward truth-based governance.

Bills: SB231 , SB667 , SB689 , SB825 , SB965 , SB992 , SB1059 , SB1220 , SB2368 , SB2601

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: temporary emergency electric energy facility, temporary generation, emergency power, backup generation, mobile generator, portable generator, grid resilience, power outage restoration, transmission and distribution utility, TDU, Public Utility Commission of Texas, PUCT, Utilities Code Section 39.918, competitive bidding, lease authorization, emergency procurement, bulk power system, locational marginal pricing, reliability model, black start

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• directed by the Senate to inform the House that the Senate has taken the following action. following measures
• relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services annual report. report key performance measures
• HB 1467 by Lee Olson relating to the vaccine exemptions for individuals covered by the vaccine preventable

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• 01:08:43.200><c> the</c><01:08:43.280><c> bill</c><01:08:43.520><c> already</c><01:08:43.880><c> prevents
• And the bill already prevents society.
• prevent prevent uh<01:09:12.400><c> to</c><01:09:13.000><c> protect</c><01:09:13.359><c> people</c><
• measures, rights, and scoring<01:26:05.680><c> system.
• House Bill 969, electric vehicle fuel sold at retail, equipment requirements, units of measure, and fees

Keywords: House streaming session for Monday, March 23, 2026, 957, house, all

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• For too many of these students, systemic barriers continue to prevent them from achieving success.
• For too many of these students, systemic barriers continue to prevent them from achieving success.
• For too many of these students, systemic barriers continue to prevent them from achieving success.
• such as carbon sequestration, measures such as carbon sequestration, clean<01:38:14.800><c> air</c><
• Across all of these measures and others, the same conclusion emerges: bigger trees are better and more

Bills: HF1323 , HF3500

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, funding, storm damage relief, Bemidji State University, reforestation, state appropriations, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:46:15.119><c> any</c> laser that is going to prevent any laser that is going to prevent any complication
• </c><00:59:37.119><c> vision</c> here, she could have prevented vision here, she could have prevented
• So that is a poor measure of reporting outcomes.
• </c><01:29:38.639><c> What</c> poor measure of reporting outcomes.
• What poor measure of reporting outcomes.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 525, which would have transferred administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the related board to OPLC. The chair said the sponsor was no longer interested in moving forward, and Representative Schmidt moved ITL. The motion passed 14-0 with two members absent, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar. The committee then considered Senate Bill 182 on the maternal mortality review committee. The chair described a narrower amendment that would keep the name change, clarify operations so recommendations are returned to the appropriate entities, and expand contact with family members and close contacts, while dropping a proposed addition of a Department of Corrections member. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then moved ITL and placed on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 185, dealing with OPLC investigations and backlog reduction, received an update from OPLC General Counsel Nicholas Fry. He described efforts to improve public communication, clear the complaint backlog, standardize intake and expert review, add automated responses and website updates, use weekly legal-viability reviews, create preliminary investigation protocols, and establish a process for law-enforcement referrals. Members asked about board involvement and criminal-conviction cases; Fry said boards are kept informed and that such matters can proceed either through complaints or application/background-check processes. Representative Groa requested a follow-up update in January, and the committee agreed to an oral report then if needed. The bill was then voted ITL unanimously and placed on the consent calendar. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 349 on optometrists performing ophthalmologic laser procedures. Dr. Angelique Sawyer testified in support, saying the amendment adds more specific proctoring and qualification requirements, based on language requested after earlier hearings, and that similar systems exist in other states. Representative Sers confirmed that the new sections were the key additions, while Representative Schmidt said he remained open to the concept but wanted a thorough review and asked about a subcommittee. The discussion was still ongoing when the transcript ended, with no vote recorded on HB 349.

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• Article 2, Section 2, beginning on line 11.8, clarifies in statute that standards of measuring growth
• Our feedback and our best guidance is that those standards of measuring any language growth should be
• Our feedback and our best guidance is that those standards of measuring any language growth should be
• Article 2, Section 2, beginning on line 11.8, clarifies in statute that standards of measuring growth
• Our feedback and our best guidance is that those standards of measuring any language growth should be

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There were things that could have been prevented before they happened, and they could have saved people
• There were things that could have been prevented before they happened, and they could have saved people
• So right now, there are extreme life-saving measures that are being done because his ribs have been broken
• Medicaid is requiring full life-saving measures currently.
• It is appreciated beyond measure, especially at this late hour.

Committee: House Budget

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• House Bill 127 by Representative Landry, East Baton Rouge Parish, Victoria Farms Crime Prevention and
• House Bill 138 by Representative Carpenter, East Baton Rouge Parish, Parkwood Terrace Crime Prevention
• House Bill 681 by Representative Hill, Orleans Parish, Lakeview Crime Prevention District, parcel fee
• In addition, it's going to add a CPI rating to it to also compensate for any additional measures.
• The only thing that they're suing to prevent happening because, again, it's a scam.

Bills: HR72 , HR73 , HR74 , HR75 , HR76 , HR77 , HR78 , HR79 , HR80 , HR81 , HR82 , HR83 , HCR36 , HCR37 , HCR38 , HCR39 , HCR40 , HCR41 , HB368 , HB433 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1019 , HB1020 , HB1021 , HB1022 , HB1023 , HB1024 , HB1025 , HB1026 , HB1027 , HB1028 , HB1029 , HB1030 , HB1031 , HB1032 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1035 , HB1036 , HB1037 , HB1038 , HB1039 , HB1040 , HB1041 , HB1042 , HB1043 , HB1044 , HB1045 , HB1046 , HB1047 , HB1048 , HB1049 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1052 , HB1053 , HB1054 , HB1055 , HB1056 , HB1057 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1060 , HB1061 , HB1062 , HB1063 , HB1064 , HB1065 , HB1066 , HB1067 , HB1068 , HB1069 , HB1070 , HB1071 , HB1072 , HB1073 , HB1074 , HB1075 , HB1076 , HB1077 , HB1078 , HB1079 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1082 , HB1083 , HB1084 , HR70 , HR71 , HCR35 , HB31 , HB326 , HB1013 , HB1014 , HB1015 , HB1016 , SB192 , SB196 , SB198 , SB203 , SB204 , SB214 , SB216 , SB257 , SB291 , SB383 , HB13 , HB23 , HB25 , HB32 , HB41 , HB42 , HB90 , HB120 , HB121 , HB122 , HB127 , HB138 , HB139 , HB141 , HB179 , HB187 , HB213 , HB247 , HB286 , HB332 , HB344 , HB357 , HB367 , HB370 , HB462 , HB505 , HB527 , HB537 , HB605 , HB680 , HB681 , HB725 , HB780 , HB782 , HB847 , HB892 , HB911 , HB916 , HB1012 , HR15 , HR20 , HCR14 , HB53 , HB57 , HB64 , HB102 , HB106 , HB111 , HB137 , HB152 , HB155 , HB177 , HB238 , HB256 , HB258 , HB337 , HB359 , HB363 , HB386 , HB434 , HB546 , HB557 , HB584 , HB661 , HB697 , HB726 , HB727 , HB747 , HB756 , HB758 , HB759 , HB765 , HB767 , HB825 , HB858 , HB930 , HB941 , HB957 , HB964 , HB58 , HB69 , HB93 , HB166 , HB199 , HB201 , HB202 , HB218 , HB223 , HB224 , HB231 , HB235 , HB246 , HB338 , HB349 , HB352 , HB379 , HB405 , HB429 , HB535 , HB547 , HB577 , HB588 , HB626 , HB636 , HB652 , HB653 , HB669 , HB688 , HB691 , HB721 , HB738 , HB806 , HB851 , HB857 , HB861 , HB889 , HB904 , HB907 , HB908 , HB929 , HB1009 , HB868 , HB119 , HB140 , HB739 , HB842 , HB875 , HB919 , HB61 , HB185 , HB233 , HB613 , HB848 , HB52 , HB228 , HB289 , HB735 , HB796 , HB722 , HB284 , HB301 , HB827 , HB953 , HB901 , HB9 , HB46 , HB193 , HB400 , HB436 , HB468 , HB570 , HB582 , HB733 , HB746 , HB923 , HB952

Keywords: HR72, House Resolution 72, Sophia Patout, Layla Porter, St. Amant High School, Future Farmers of America, FFA, Coastal Restoration Heroes, coastal restoration, Louisiana coast, coastal land loss, wetlands, saltmarsh, barrier island, West Grand Terre Island, Restore or Retreat Inc., smooth cordgrass, Spartina alterniflora, black mangrove, Avicennia germinans

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• It simply prevents their surveys from being presented as evidence-based when it's self-reported data,
• How is priority measured? Is that just like more than anything else?
• </c><04:22:28.040><c> Refuge</c> does not address or prevent Refuge does not address or prevent Refuge
• We want to prevent that. This is what this bill does. Thank you.
• We want to prevent that. This is what this bill does.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education to require objective, science-based evidence for pedagogical methods. The prime sponsor said the bill is a verbatim reintroduction from the prior session and argued that current federal definitions are too vague, allowing subjective surveys and other weak evidence to justify teaching methods. He said the bill is limited to pedagogy, not subject matter, and is intended to improve student outcomes, reduce fad-driven practices, and potentially save money by limiting unnecessary retraining and new materials. Members asked repeatedly about the bill’s scope, including whether it would affect classroom teachers, curriculum content, and existing instructional approaches such as phonics versus whole language or queuing. The sponsor said the bill applies to state and local education bodies and educator training policies, not individual teachers in their classrooms, and that teachers would retain flexibility. He also said standardized testing could be part of a scientific study but is not itself a study, and that textbook providers could be asked to furnish the studies supporting instructional guidance included in their materials. Several members raised concerns about the fiscal note and possible cost shifts to local districts and taxpayers. The sponsor disputed the idea that the bill would necessarily create major new costs or require additional staff, saying any costs would likely be limited and that the department is already applying federal evidence-based rules. He also said if some current methods are not science-based, updating them would be justified even if there were some initial expense. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• We also look at other efficiency measures.
• all of those items. the way we measure all of those items.
• One, what are we measuring? Because we do have to be persnickety with our words here.
• Are we measuring Kentucky students with Kentucky's taxpayer money?
• So, what are we measuring and how are we directing those money?

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Postsecondary Education Committee held its first-ever meeting and first meeting of the session, with Chairman Tipton outlining committee procedures, attendance rules, and the process for submitting committee substitutes. After a roll call confirmed full attendance, the committee heard a presentation from Senator David Givens on the history and purpose of Kentucky’s performance-based funding model for postsecondary education. Givens said the model was created to replace an older “shares” approach that distributed funds based largely on prior-year allocations, and argued the new system better aligns funding with student success and the state’s long-term educational attainment goals. Council for Postsecondary Education President Aaron Thompson and CPE staff then explained the model in more detail. They said the system was designed to address long-standing funding disparities among institutions, reward outcomes such as degrees, credit-hour progression, and completion in high-demand fields, and support the state’s “60 by 30” goal of having 60% of Kentuckians hold a postsecondary credential by 2030. Thompson said Kentucky is now at 56.2% attainment, above the national average, and highlighted gains in graduation and retention rates, lower student borrowing, and improved completion outcomes. He also emphasized that the model is part of a broader strategy that includes affordability, adult learners, low-income students, and wrap-around support services. CPE staff described the work group process that developed and periodically revises the model, noting that the General Assembly created the framework in House Bill 303 and later enacted Senate Bill 153 and Senate Bill 191 to codify changes. They explained that in 2016 the legislature carved out about 5% of institutional budgets, roughly $43 million, to be redistributed through the new model, and that the model has been reviewed every three years with changes made each time. Recent revisions included increasing the student-success weight, adding a premium for low-income students, creating a premium for adult learners, and redefining underrepresented students as first-generation college students. No votes were taken at this meeting, and the committee adjourned after the informational presentation and discussion.

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• Okay, will it prevent operations from ... the matter at hand I believe all agree the matter at hand I
• a lot of property tax payment to prevent a lot of property tax payment increases<01:25:46.960><c> um
• So that’s why I sat down and tried to figure out what we can do here to prevent a predatory practice
• </c> intended as a quality of service measure intended as a quality of service measure it<03:58:23.640
• </c> line four those files could not prevent line four those files could not prevent or<04:52:10.240>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a non-germane amendment to HB 297 that would create the Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program. Insurance Commissioner DJ Beton, joined by department staff, explained that the proposal is intended to help homeowners afford insurance by funding proactive home improvements that reduce risk and improve insurability. He said the program would be funded by the first $1 million collected annually from the insurance premium tax, with grants of up to $10,000 available on a first-come, first-served basis. Beton described the problem as rising homeowners insurance premiums, hard-market underwriting, nonrenewals, and the resulting shift to more expensive surplus lines coverage. He said eligible projects could include roof fortification, exterior improvements, flood-related foundation work, and removal of hazardous trees or limbs. He cited similar programs in other states, especially Alabama, Louisiana, and North Carolina, as evidence the model can work and noted that industry representatives were present in support. He also said the program would use means testing aligned with the Department of Energy’s weatherization program to target lower-income applicants. Members asked about the non-germane process, who would administer the program, and how the bill would prevent misuse of grant funds. The commissioner said the department would administer the program using one repurposed existing position, with Treasury handling fund flow through an MOU. Staff explained that applicants would have to show completed work through a signed contract, itemized work, and a sworn contractor affidavit, with some upfront payment allowed for materials and the remainder paid after completion. The chair and members discussed that the amendment is being attached to a different bill only to move the proposal through committee and on to House Finance for further consideration.

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• mobility, or participation in agency programs such as rental assistance or family homelessness prevention
• or they've lived homelessness prevention or they've lived uh<00:03:52.959><c> in</c><00:03:53.200><c
• </c><00:12:32.320><c> to</c> the bill also um, uh, takes measures to the bill also um, uh, takes measures
• This is the place that, you know, prevented me and gave me who I am.
• This is the place that, you know, prevented me and gave me who I am.

Bills: HF4207 , HF3639 , HF3981 , HF3064 , HF2123

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, landlord regulations, tenant rights, minor children, lease agreements, eviction, privacy protection, housing, lease termination, medical care, death, infirmity, landlord obligations, St. Paul, public housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

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• It's a measure of absolute last resort. It's fairly painful to evict.
• It's a measure of absolute last resort. It's fairly painful to evict.
• It's a measure of absolute last resort. It's fairly painful to evict.
• It's a measure of absolute last resort. It's fairly painful to evict.
• It's a measure of absolute last resort. It's fairly painful to evict.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And in addition, creating clear accountability measures to protect taxpayers.
• And in addition, creating clear accountability measures to protect taxpayers.
• And it's important to understand we use acre-feet to measure water, not gallons at this scale.
• And our use is just so small, it's not going to be measurable in downstream states.
• Obviously, survey efforts can measure perceptions, public awareness, attitudes, and perceived risks.

Committee: Joint Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee

Summary: The committee met to review advanced nuclear energy issues in North Dakota, beginning with approval of the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon presented an overview of the advanced reactor landscape, distinguishing light-water SMRs, advanced Gen 4 reactors, and microreactors. The presentation emphasized that light-water SMRs are the most near-term deployable and use familiar low-enriched uranium fuel, while many Gen 4 designs may require high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALU), which is not yet supported by a mature U.S. supply chain. Nucleon also noted that advanced reactors are being developed primarily for industrial heat applications, while microreactors are niche, higher-cost systems for remote or mission-critical uses. Committee members asked about fuel availability, safety, recycling, and whether large reactors such as AP-1000s were evaluated; the presenter said fuel development is proceeding in parallel but remains a bottleneck, and that siting and grid capacity often make SMRs more practical than gigawatt-scale plants in North Dakota. Representatives from the National Association of State Energy Officials described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, regional coordination, grants, tax incentives, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and pilot programs. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and said states are focusing on multi-state coordination, demand aggregation, regulatory coordination, waste management, workforce readiness, and community engagement. They also discussed affordability tools such as construction work in progress (CWIP), financing incentives, and consumer protections, citing examples from Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Utah, Tennessee, and others. In response to questions, they explained that pilot programs often involve site-readiness and feasibility studies, and that the federal Nuclear Innovation Campus process is moving forward with multiple submissions while broader waste and recycling policy may require congressional action. The Public Service Commission said it would likely have a major role in any North Dakota nuclear project through certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted gaps in current law for small reactors, co-located facilities, NRC coordination, and long-term site stewardship. The commissioner said the commission has no authority over a private, self-contained reactor not connected to the grid. The Department of Environmental Quality explained that the state regulates radioactive materials under its agreement-state authority, but NRC retains primacy over fission reactors; DEQ would likely assist with emergency planning and could have a larger role if fusion reactors emerge. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, requiring a dedicated radiological emergency preparedness program, training, drills, public outreach, and likely additional funding and staffing, with industry expected to bear much of the cost. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota’s water laws and prior-appropriation system are adequate for nuclear siting, that the Missouri River is the best likely source, and that no statutory or budget changes are currently needed from a water perspective. The committee recessed for lunch after these agency presentations.

Transcript Highlights:

• And in addition, creating clear accountability measures to protect taxpayers.
• And in addition, creating clear accountability measures to protect taxpayers.
• And it's important to understand we use acre-feet to measure water, not gallons at this scale.
• And our use is just so small, it's not going to be measurable in downstream.
• Obviously, survey efforts can measure perceptions, public awareness, attitudes, and perceived risks.

Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability. Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts. North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.

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• Preventing violence requires front-end prevention that includes culture change and money to properly
• Preventing violence requires front-end prevention that includes culture change and money to properly
• </c> safer, nor does it prevent violence. safer, nor does it prevent violence.
• Preventing violence requires front-end Preventing violence requires front-end prevention prevention
• </c> been prevented. been prevented.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all