Video & Transcript Research : 'Senate Joint Resolution 40'
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HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JDC Public Hearing 2-01-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg0g2DpdUUQ, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
01:01 - SB 2374
04:18 - SB 2395
18:23 - SB 2514
25:50 - SB 2523
26:30 - SB 2556
39:46 - SB 2927
40:14 - SB 2685
45:12 - SB 2823
45:49 - SB 2627
51:45 - SB 2333
01:00:41 - SB 2334
01:05:33 - JDC 9:00 AM DM
Hearing Notice:
JDC 9:00 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-01-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AEN-WTL Public Hearing 1-29-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsdyKg5uXeo, 2026-07-02T01:23:13+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
1:14 - SB 2501
6:37 - SB 2053
12:26 - SB 2159
28:50 - SB 2155
41:20 - SB 2495
49:50 - SB 2329
57:29 - SB 2147
1:07:06 - SB 2149
1:11:19 - SB 2205
1:30:40 - SB 2148
DM Deferred until Wednesday, January 31st at 2:15pm
Hearing Notices:
AEN-WTL 1:00 PM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-WTL_01-29-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AEN Public Hearing 02-08-2023 1:00pm
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXUH0jkkuhY, 2026-07-02T01:23:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
01:36 - SB 515
06:05 - SB 746
09:16 - SB 789
18:26 - SB 804
22:57 - SB 836
23:44 - SB 966
24:24 - SB 1268
25:21 - SB 650
27:31 - SB 662
31:06 - SB 744
33:43 - SB 776
35:16 - SB 777
39:17 - SB 782
40:35 - SB 1010
48:59 - DM AEN 1:00 PM
Hearing Notice:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-08-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EET-LBT, EET Public Hearings 2-7-2023 1:00pm
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGAHW5ibnlU, 2026-07-02T01:23:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start
1:00 - SB 1567
16:53 - SB 1616
34:35 - SB 1285
40:38 - DM EET-LBT 1:00 PM
45:31 - SB 690
52:03- SB 817
55:12 - SB 1231
1:05:14 - SB 837
1:07:23 - DM EET 1:01 PM
Hearing Notices:
EET-LBT 1:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET-LBT_02-07-23_B_.PDF
EET 1:01 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EET_02-07-23_C_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WTL-CPN, CPN Public Hearings 01-31-2023 9:00am
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL2v0Yt8IaU, 2026-07-02T01:23:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
2:13 - SB 67
10:51 - DM WTL-CPN 9:00 AM
15:31 - SB 18
16:02 - SB 113
17:03 - SB 157
32:21 - SB 174
34:02 - SB 434
34:40 - SB 329
42:10 - DM CPN 9:05 AM
Hearing Notices:
WTL-CPN 9:00 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WTL-CPN_01-31-23_.PDF
CPN 9:05 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_01-31-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I have a message. from the Senate at the door of the House. by the Senate to inform the House
- that the Senate has taken the following action.
- The Senate has passed the following measures.
- Following resolution, the clerk will read the resolution. number 525 by Thompson in memory of U.S.
- The resolution as you Adopted was a rare moves to add all members into the resolution.
Bills:
HR34, HR36, HR38, HR39, HR41, HR42, HR43, HR67, HR68, HR73, HR77, HR81, HR104, HR166, HR201, HR202, HR223, HR226, HR233, HR234, HR246, HR264, HR266, HR268, HR271, HR280, HR282, HR286, HR291, HR292, HR296, HR298, HR319, HR326, HR329, HR348, HR354, HR373, HR376, HR381, HR385, HR386, HR387, HR391, HR394, HR395, HR396, HR399, HR400, HR402, HR403, HR404, HR408, HR409, HR410, HR413, HR414, HR417, HR418, HR419, HR422, HR424, HR429, HR435, HR439, HR440, HR22, HR88, HR94, HR136, HR194, HR231, HR302, HR397, HR416, HR420, HR421, HR423, HR430, HR431
HI
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HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E73KT01jz4, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, The joint committees on Education will receive an update from the Department of Education on their plans to address the following:
· Summer Learning Opportunities
· Learning Loss
· School Re-opening Plans, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDT-EIG-CPN, CPN-EDT, CPN-TRS, HHS-CPN, CPN Public Hearings 03-25-2026
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT9PDqhEghc, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
01:08 - HB 1590 HD3
11:05 - DM EDT-EIG-CPN 9:30 AM
13:22 - HB 2575 HD1
46:29 - DM CPN-EDT 9:40 AM
48:52 - HB 2386 HD2
01:02:54 - DM CPN-TRS 9:50 AM
01:06:44 - SCR 50 / SR 49
01:09:47 - DM HHS-CPN 10:00 AM
01:11:14 - SCR 118 / SR 111
01:12:25 - SCR 166 / SR 157
01:15:05 - DM CPN 10:01 AM
Hearing Notices:
EDT-EIG-CPN 9:30 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EDT-EIG-CPN_03-25-26_.PDF
CPN-EDT 9:40 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-EDT_03-25-26_.PDF
CPN-TRS 9:50 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-TRS_03-25-26_.PDF
HHS-CPN 10:00 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-CPN_03-25-26_.PDF
CPN 10:01 AM
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN_03-25-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AEN-HRE, AEN, HHS-AEN, AEN DEFER, TCA-AEN Public Hearings 03-20-2023 1:00pm
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl8z0P45u0w, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
00:40 - HB 694, HD1
03:15 - HB 306, HD2
07:03 - HB 313, HD1
25:12 - DM AEN-HRE 1:00 PM
29:03 - HB 308, HD1
33:13 - HB 947, HD1
36:44 - DM AEN 1:01 PM
40:44 - DM AEN 1:45 PM
42:50 - HB 1406, HD1
47:47 - DM TCA-AEN 2:00 PM
50:25 - SCR 3
50:59 - HB 521, HD1
1:05:17 - HB 1266, HD2
1:09:10 - HB 1326, HD1
1:23:00 - DM HHS-AEN 1:30 PM
Hearing Notices:
AEN-HRE 1:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-HRE_03-20-23_.PDF
AEN 1:01 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-20-23_.PDF
HHS-AEN 1:30 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HHS-AEN_03-20-23_.PDF
AEN 1:45 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-20-23_DEFER_.PDF
TCA-AEN 2:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-AEN_03-20-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor (3-12-26)
Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- Since 202 went into effect in 2021, there have only been 40 of these type cases in the Commonwealth of
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of in 2021, there have only been 40 of in 2021, there have only been 40 of - You all have been seeing me for 40-plus years up here.
- Not all of you have seen me for 40-plus years.
Keywords:
00:00:06 - Call to Order/Roll Call
00:01:23 - Review of Referred Administrative Regulations
00:02:00 - Discussion of 26RS HB 485
01:00:40 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS HB 485
01:03:25 - Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum and took up House Bill 485, a major mental health measure addressing both KRS 202C and KRS 202A. The committee first adopted a committee substitute and then approved a committee amendment correcting misspellings in the bill. Members and witnesses described the bill as the product of years of work with judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, mental health professionals, advocates, and the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health.
Testimony on the 202C portion focused on individuals charged with serious violent offenses who are found incompetent to stand trial. Witnesses, including a circuit judge and a family member whose mother was killed by her mentally ill brother, argued that current timelines require repeated evidentiary hearings and impose unnecessary trauma on victims’ families and strain on courts and KCPC. Supporters said the bill would lengthen review intervals, clarify the role and payment of guardians ad litem, and reduce repeated relitigation while preserving due process and public safety. They noted that 202C cases are few in number but consume a significant share of KCPC bed space.
The committee then turned to the 202A portion, which covers civil mental health commitments for people who may not have committed a crime. Supporters said current law leaves courts with only two choices—hospitalization or release—and that the bill would create a third option by allowing court-ordered outpatient treatment and other guardrails such as medication compliance and follow-up care. Witnesses emphasized that the bill defines terms such as “benefit” and “serious mental illness,” expands the definition of danger, and aims to provide a least restrictive alternative to inpatient hospitalization. No final vote on the bill itself was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, but the substitute and amendment were adopted and testimony continued in support of the measure.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on HB 328, HB 737, HB 612 (06/17/2025)
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (2-18-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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Meeting start 00:00:29
Roll Call 00:00:40
HB 2 Discussion 00:02:55
HB 2 Vote 00:14:10
Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Discussion 00:17:22
HB 545 Discussion Only 00:39:15, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 2, which would address the taxation of currency and bullion and was presented as a response to last session’s dispute over whether a line-item veto could be applied to a revenue measure. The sponsor said the bill, as amended by Committee Substitute 2, was largely technical but also made the tax exemption retroactive to August 1, 2024 while making the $1,000-per-day penalty prospective only. Members asked about fiscal impact, possible legal liability for executive branch officials, and whether the issue should instead be resolved by the courts. The sponsor argued the Constitution limits the governor’s line-item veto power to appropriations, not revenue bills, and said the bill would create a judicial remedy and refund process if the executive branch continued collecting the tax. The committee approved the committee substitute and then passed House Bill 2 by a vote of 19-1, with two members passing; the bill was reported favorably to the floor.
During discussion, Representative Bojanowski voted no, saying he could not support removing taxes on gold bars while parents pay taxes on diapers. Representative Gentry passed, saying he supported the original intent but was not yet convinced and wanted more time to review the issue. The sponsor also clarified that any liability would be joint and several and could involve executive officials or their budgets if the tax collection continued despite the exemption.
The committee then heard a discussion-only presentation on the Kentucky Exposition Center Redevelopment Plan Phase 2. Facility representatives described Phase 1 and the planned Phase 2 expansion, saying the center had record attendance and needed more space to remain competitive and meet client demand. They said Phase 1 was about 20% complete, with completion now expected in October 2026 and an opening target of December 31, 2026 after a short testing period. Phase 2 would follow, including demolition of the West Wing, utility work, and improvements to food service and circulation areas. They said the project would be funded without federal dollars and estimated that, once complete, it could generate about $683 million in annual economic impact, $302 million in state sales tax, and 850,000 room nights in Jefferson County.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment (2-15-24)
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Education (2-27-24)
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KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1rxbN-Q9PM, 2026-06-21T07:17:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Roll Call – 00:00:38
HB 227 – 00:01:59
Vote on HB 227 – 00:12:48
HB 612 – 00:14:21
Vote on HB 612 – 00:32:30
HB 447 – 00:34:10
Vote on HB 447 – 00:39:33
HB 449 – 00:40:40
Vote on HB 449 – 00:48:29
HB 611 – 00:49:54
Vote on HB 611 – 01:10:26
HB 630 – 01:12:53
Vote on HB 630 – 01:26:21, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAL Public Hearing - Tue Jan 30, 2024 @ 9:00 AM HST
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MISAwB7PQs8, 2026-07-02T01:22:49+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL_01-30-24_.PDF
8:52 - Introduction
10:14 - HB1627
13:14 - HB1918
14:57 - HB1901
21:40 - HB1928
33:23 - HB1529
44:37 - HB1544
46:53 - HB1900
47:42 - HB1781
49:16 - HB2724
50:54 - HB1902
52:20 - HB1835
53:02 - HB1930
53:32 - HB2611
58:17 - HB1922
59:24 - HB2473
1:12:38 - HB1592
1:14:12 - HB1581
1:17:56 - HB1841
1:20:22 - HB2174
1:23:01 - HB1948
1:53:40 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health Services (3-15-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkLkZVP6ubs, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00
Roll Call: 00:01
HB 502 Discussion: 00:40
HB 502 Roll Call Vote: 01:40
HB 349 Discussion: 02:20
HB 349 Roll Call Vote: 05:17
HB 176 Discussion: 05:56
HB 176 Roll Call Vote: 09:23
HB 196 Discussion: 11:25
HB 196 Roll Call Vote: 33:41
HB 200 Discussion: 37:51
HB 200 Roll Call Vote: 46:25
HB 391 Discussion: 48:31
HB 391 Roll Call Vote: 49:56, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (2-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
Meeting start 00:06:05
Roll Call 00:06:33
HB 152 Discussion 00:07:55
HB 152 PHS 2 Vote 00:10:12
HB 545 Discussion
HB 545 PHS 1 Vote 00:13:47
HB 606 Discussion 00:15:15
HB 606 Vote 00:16:32
HJR 30 Discussion
HJR Vote 00:19:07
HJR 32 Discussion 00:20:25
HJR 32 PHS 1 Vote 00:23:11
HJR 34 Discussion 00:25:04
HJR 34 PHS 1 Vote 00:28:50
HJR 46 Discussion 00:30:09
HJR 46 Vote 00:34:15
HJR 53 Discussion 00:35:40
HJR 53 Vote 00:38:55
HJR 54 Discussion 00:40:15
HJR 54 Vote 00:40:50
HB 546 Discussion 00:42:15
HB 546 PHS 1 Vote 00:46:15
HB 605 Discussion 00:47:38
HB 605 PHS 1 Vote 00:52:10
HB 694 Discussion 00:53:46
HB 694 Vote 01:07:47
HB 695 Discussion Only 01:10:20, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on February 25 and considered a series of bills and joint resolutions, mostly involving appropriations, capital projects, and local infrastructure funding. The committee first adopted PHS 2 and passed House Bill 152, which creates a Medicaid supplemental payment program for public ground ambulance providers; the sponsor said the substitute ensures no state general fund dollars will be used and that local agencies must identify a funding source for any required match. HB 152 was reported favorably on a 20-0 vote. The committee also passed House Bill 545, the annual claims bill, after members confirmed all executive-branch claims were included; it was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Bill 606, requiring reporting for general obligation bonds, also passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The committee then took up several joint resolutions tied to capital and infrastructure spending. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning water projects, was described as implementing ranked projects under the Waters program administered by KIA and was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Joint Resolution 32, concerning school facilities construction, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after discussion referencing the Auditor’s report and questions about a Johnson County Schools expenditure; it also passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 34, relating to contingent appropriations for KCTCS, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after testimony outlining three projects in Somerset, Jefferson Community and Technical College, and Glasgow; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 46, for local road projects, was described as funding the highest-scoring local road requests from a larger pool of applications and passed 21-0.
The committee also advanced House Joint Resolution 53, authorizing release of funds for KSU’s Health Sciences Center project, after KSU officials said the building is needed for nursing and allied health programs and promised a business plan report by November 1, 2025; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 54, authorizing funds related to the State Fair Board, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee considered House Bill 546, which revises the local roads and streets program by adding a DOT-developed scoring system, monthly reporting, a match requirement, and a $500,000 project cap; members asked about the cap and were told larger projects should be handled through other mechanisms. HB 546 was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. Finally, House Bill 605, a technical corrections and update bill for the local economic relief grant program, was amended by PHS 1 and discussed as expanding eligibility, including to the Delta Regional Authority and certain local-affiliated applicants; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 605.
HI
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFMDr9nvDE0, 2026-07-02T01:22:41+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Conference Notices:
10:00 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_TRN_04-29-22_RECONVENE_.pdf
10:01 AM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_TRN_04-29-22_RECONVENE_2_.pdf
1:40 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HMS_04-29-22_RECONVENE_2_.pdf
2:45 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HMS_04-29-22_RECONVENE_3_.pdf
3:20 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HMS_04-29-22_RECONVENE_6_.pdf
3:21 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HMS_04-29-22_RECONVENE_4_.pdf
3:40 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HMS_04-29-22_RECONVENE_5_.pdf
4:10 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HTH_04-29-22_RECONVENE_1_.pdf
4:11 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HTH_04-29-22_RECONVENE_2_.pdf
4:31 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HTH_04-29-22_RECONVENE_3_.pdf
4:40 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HTH_04-29-22_RECONVENE_5_.pdf
5:30 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HTH_04-29-22_RECONVENE_.pdf
5:45 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/hearingnotices/CONF_HTH_04-29-22_RECONVENE_.pdf, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- In the 87th session, the legislature passed Senate Bill 1588 to bring more balance between the rights
- In the 87th session, the legislature passed Senate Bill 1588 to bring more balance between the rights
- The chair calls out H.C.R. 9 and recognizes Representative Morales to explain the resolution.
- The chair recognizes Representative Morales to close on the resolution.
- It does not impact Texas' 13-week extended benefit program, which is a joint federally state-funded program
Keywords:
school district, bond issuance, election dates, voter approval, Texas Education Code, HCR 9, Texas State Cemetery, Hill Country flood, July 4 2025 flood, Guadalupe River, Camp Mystic, memorial, monument, concurrent resolution, disaster remembrance, natural disaster, flood victims, survivors, State Preservation Board, Texas secretary of state
Summary:
The Committee on Trade, Workforce and Economic Development met with a quorum and moved quickly through a long agenda, hearing testimony and taking recorded votes on several bills. Early in the meeting, HB 2214 was laid out to exempt certain short-term residential leases and leaseback arrangements from flood-disclosure requirements; Texas Realtors supported the change, and the bill was left pending. The committee then voted out a series of pending measures, including HB 46, HB 186 (with a committee substitute), HB 431, HB 1147, HB 1154, HB 2468, HB 2488, HB 2788 (with a substitute), HB 2791 (with a substitute), HB 3260, and HCR 90, all reported favorably to the full House, with HB 1147 receiving two nays and the others passing unanimously or nearly so.
A major portion of the hearing focused on HB 112, which would create a Texas Science Park district and commission to support advanced manufacturing and innovation sites. The bill’s author and supporters, including Samsung Austin Semiconductor, the Texas Association of Business, and the Governor’s economic development office, argued it would strengthen supply chains, attract investment, and support national security and workforce development. Testimony described interest from semiconductor and advanced manufacturing companies and referenced the model of foreign science parks such as Sinshu in Taiwan. HB 112 was left pending after testimony.
The committee also heard HB 3698 and HB 3699, both related to unemployment insurance administration. HB 3698 would expand eligibility for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment program using federal funds, while HB 3699 would tighten the definition of “last work” to help the Texas Workforce Commission investigate UI fraud. Both bills were discussed with TWC resource witnesses and left pending after the committee withdrew the substitutes. HB 1349, which would extend HOA transparency and property-rights provisions to condominiums and refine HOA rules, and HB 621, which would require HOA meeting spaces to be available for residents to reserve for qualified political candidates or elected officials, were also heard and left pending. Finally, the committee heard HCR 9 to designate the first Saturday of each month as Small Business Saturday, HB 199 to index unemployment benefit duration to the state unemployment rate, and HB 3466 to exempt certain cancelable service contracts from Texas’s in-home sales cooling-off law; each drew supportive and opposing testimony and was left pending before adjournment.