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• When our neighbors and our communities are struggling, we believe in offering them a helping hand.
• When our neighbors<00:02:14.080><c> and</c><00:02:14.319><c> our</c><00:02:14.480><c> communities</c>
• <00:02:14.959><c> are</c> neighbors and our communities are neighbors and our communities are struggling

Bills: HF2354 , HF1672 , HF2389 , HF2870 , HF2743 , HF1918 , HF2551 , HF1671

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis

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• The Wintergreen community including Mr. The Wintergreen community including Mr.
• </c> tribal communities. I commend Ms. tribal communities. I commend Ms.
• </c> to supporting tribal communities. to supporting tribal communities.
• </c> and investment in tribal communities. and investment in tribal communities.
• and tribal communities.

Bills: HB6472 , HB6392 , HB4307 , HB4386 , SB723 , HB3692 , HR681 , HB1945 , HR755 , HB5419 , HB3903 , HB5910 , HB6365 , HCR38

Keywords: education, tuition, territorial residents, in-state tuition, higher education, human trafficking, labor training, employee education, Department of Labor, victim identification, law enforcement, trafficking prevention, motorcycle access, Federal Lands Recreation, America the Beautiful pass, recreation fees, national parks, Indian land, mortgage processing, Bureau of Indian Affairs

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• </c><00:52:05.520><c> The</c><00:52:05.680><c> construction</c><00:52:06.160><c> community</c> clear
• The construction community clear here.
• Multiple locations like the valley community.
• </c><01:04:00.720><c> They</c><01:04:00.960><c> have</c> the valley community.
• They have the valley community.

Bills: SB222 , HB560 , HB475 , HB484 , HB583 , HB542 , HB566 , SB222 , HB560 , HB475 , HB484 , HB583 , HB542 , HB566

Committee: House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Keywords: medical clinic board, clinic board, hospital bankruptcy, Chapter 11, bankruptcy, debt restructuring, municipal indebtedness, municipal bankruptcy, health care provider, acute care hospital, lease property, board immunity, director liability, civil liability, healthcare finance, insolvency, debt readjustment, federal bankruptcy law, Alabama Code 11-58-5.2, library materials

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• To communicate the person's alternative gender identity. Does that not clear this up in naming?
• We live in diverse communities, and that should be celebrated.
• In the queer community, our elders always warn us of the dangerous costs that silence can have.
• This bill is another attempt to make the trans community disappear. We know it's not about facts.
• Another speaker testified to the fact that the entire medical community and scientific community is in

Bills: HB1325 , HB1655 , HB3312 , HB5526 , SB13 , SB57 , SB207 , HB441 , HB591 , HB5019 , SB27 , SB843 , SB 13 , SB 27 , SB 57

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan

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• But for me, what I've seen and have monitored over the years, of community folks, caring community folks
• We find the best deal for our community.
• But when you say "we," when you say "we passed," we is the community. We is the community.
• Yep, the policy allows for community members, but they had zero community members; they had all Allen
• The bill mentions local community values. but surely not every single person in a community holds the

Bills: SB 13 , SB 27 , SB 57 , HB1325 , HB1655 , HB3312 , HB5526 , SB13 , SB57 , SB207 , HB441 , HB591 , HB5019 , SB27 , SB843

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556

Bills: SB5223 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB6183 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB5840 , SB6061 , SB6058 , SB5931 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6011 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB5936 , SB6137 , SB5956 , SB6025 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB6188 , SB5890 , SB5917 , SB5820 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB6136 , SB6091 , SB6024 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5536 , SB5834 , SB5837 , SB5872 , SB5879 , SB5899 , SB5925 , SB6019 , SB6148 , SB6184 , SB6190 , SB6237 , SB6086 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5992 , SB5924 , SB6134 , SB6263 , SB5395 , SB6282 , SB5905 , SB6302 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6226 , SB6096 , SB5970 , SB6269

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, wildfire risk, disclosure, safety, environmental policy, risk assessment, SB 6183, HIV, antiviral drugs, antiretroviral therapy, AIDS

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• members here in Florida who live in mobile home communities.
• The Community Planning Act was The Community Planning Act was passed in the legislature in 2011.
• that I'm from, which is similar to other communities around the state.
• They want to live in your community because it's a nice community with nice people like you.
• We don't have a community planning agency in Tallahassee anymore.

Bills: S0330 , S0354 , S0504 , S0506 , S0526 , S0594 , S0840

Committee: Senate Community Affairs

Keywords: firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease

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• He was the kind of man who showed up every day for his family, for his community.
• I'm not aware of any opposition from the medical examiner community.
• I'm not aware of any opposition from the medical examiner community.
• I'm not aware of any opposition from the medical examiner community.
• there's not a lot of community around them.

Bills: HB 1194 , HB 1221 , HB1738 , HB1913 , HB2177 , HB2178 , HB2180 , HB2229 , HB2282 , HB2448 , HB2492 , HB2777 , HB2984 , HB3357 , HB3553 , HB3602

Committee: House Criminal Jurisprudence

Keywords: emergency protection order, protective order, magistrate, criminal procedure, victim safety, family violence, domestic violence, stalking, assault, magistrate's order, temporary protection, court order duration, defendant restrictions, Article 17.292, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, emergency restraining order, victim protection, firearm restriction, pretrial intervention, reimbursement fee

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.

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• As I said, I lived in this community for 16 years, and it is such an inclusive and great community that
• communities did qualify, because it was viewed by the data in aggregate that the Asian community is doing
• That the Asian community is doing much better than, as well as, if not better than, white communities
• The issue is there are sub-communities.
• At the Office of Equity, our work to monitor community conditions or community indicators of health is

Bills: SB6084 , SB6044 , SB5950 , SB6046 , SB5763 , SB5784

Committee: Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections

Keywords: elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility

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• zones are in fact public property. communication or communication or Minds<00:36:59.079><c> so</c><00
• ><c> electioneer</c><00:45:46.559><c> and</c><00:45:46.720><c> candidates</c> allowed to electioneer
• </c><00:51:50.240><c> and</c> hold the no electioneering and hold the no electioneering and electioneering
• </c> advantage of the no um electioneering advantage of the no um electioneering quarter<00:57:08.960
• The problems that the non-electioneering zones and the electioneering statute in general is intended

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

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• commitment to community well-being.
• What's going on in my communities in rural Louisiana? I'll give you an example.
• “Well, so it’s strictly written now in the wireless communication device.
• We are excited about the fact that we are revitalizing and restoring this community.
• action agencies, community services block grant, and related matters.

Bills: HR94 , HR95 , HR96 , HR97 , HR98 , HR99 , HR100 , HR101 , HR102 , HR103 , HR104 , HR105 , HR106 , HR107 , HR108 , HR109 , HR110 , HR111 , HCR45 , HCR46 , HCR47 , HCR48 , HCR49 , HCR50 , HR92 , HR93 , HCR44 , SB11 , SB72 , SB78 , SB151 , SB207 , SB210 , SB219 , SB241 , SB286 , SB324 , SB351 , SB376 , SB409 , SB411 , HR74 , HCR26 , HB4 , HB98 , HB108 , HB131 , HB151 , HB161 , HB244 , HB288 , HB294 , HB305 , HB310 , HB320 , HB336 , HB380 , HB392 , HB403 , HB420 , HB459 , HB476 , HB513 , HB540 , HB596 , HB608 , HB615 , HB631 , HB637 , HB648 , HB665 , HB682 , HB789 , HB813 , HB815 , HB835 , HB870 , HB905 , HB915 , HB933 , HB938 , HB944 , HB971 , HB987 , HB1040 , HR15 , HR20 , HCR14 , HCR6 , HCR19 , HCR10 , HB81 , HB134 , HB154 , HB163 , HB170 , HB194 , HB217 , HB220 , HB254 , HB259 , HB290 , HB308 , HB311 , HB360 , HB382 , HB401 , HB410 , HB417 , HB463 , HB575 , HB592 , HB718 , HB723 , HB750 , HB755 , HB776 , HB812 , HB844 , HB882 , HB888 , HB961 , HB966 , HB980 , HB54 , HB67 , HB73 , HB125 , HB133 , HB158 , HB168 , HB169 , HB191 , HB195 , HB245 , HB280 , HB283 , HB296 , HB319 , HB339 , HB399 , HB407 , HB448 , HB550 , HB591 , HB826 , HB995 , HB1085 , HB1086 , HB722 , HB140 , HB468 , HB546 , HB746 , HB842 , HB923 , HB166 , HB349 , HB352 , HB429 , HB436 , HB588 , HB747 , HB780 , HB782 , HB911 , HB827 , HB953 , HB796 , HB901 , HB9 , HB52 , HB58 , HB193 , HB284 , HB400 , HB570 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB733 , HB735 , HB868 , HB952

Keywords: Sanfilippo Syndrome, awareness, genetic disorder, cognitive impairment, Louisiana, Alzheimer's, dementia, caregivers, public health, health education, civil bench warrants, judgment debtors, notification process, judgment debtor examination, Louisiana State Law Institute, Knock Knock Children's Museum, early childhood education, economic development, community engagement, Louisiana legislature

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• It also introduces a for electioneering.
• He can electioneer.
• but he has a right to electioneering but he has a right to electioneer<00:09:36.160><c> when</c><00:
• There's obviously when electioneering.
• .<01:22:21.120><c> He's</c><01:22:21.360><c> electioneering</c> Representative Mir said, "Electioneering

Committee: House Election Law

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• Uh, electioneering by public employees.
• </c> intent to electioneer but once again intent to electioneer but once again it's<00:31:25.279><c>
• Barry said, "We have other..." community feedback was received about community feedback was received
• </c> be electioneering. Right. Thank you. be electioneering. Right. Thank you.
• </c><01:43:23.760><c> right</c> so, you know, in our communities right so, you know, in our communities

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

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• You're supposed to do that outside the electioneering limit.
• Electioneering is about influence inside or outside a polling place.
• </c> of clothing um from the electioneering of clothing um from the electioneering items<01:05:06.720
• electioneering in the polling place by a poll worker.
• electioneering means in the other parts of the statute, which prohibit electioneering in the polling

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

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• Communications Director is Anna Spentech.
• </c><01:07:40.720><c> by</c> 340 FN relative to electioneering by 340 FN relative to electioneering by
• The bill affects electioneering for public employees in 659:44A.
• </c> a large expansion of the electioneering a large expansion of the electioneering uh<01:29:27.520>
• </c> your duties right you can't electioneer your duties right you can't electioneer things<02:44:03.399

Committee: House Election Law

Summary: The House Election Law Committee held an orientation and then opened a public hearing on House Bill 67-FN-A, which would make permanent the use of accessible voting machines in local elections and provide funding for additional systems. The chair outlined committee procedures, noting a heavy workload of roughly 70 to 80 bills, mostly Tuesday meetings, likely time limits on testimony, and a default of executive session unless a bill is specifically noticed. Members and staff were introduced, and the Secretary of State’s office described its election-related responsibilities, including voter registration, cybersecurity, ballot-counting equipment, and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) program. Secretary of State David Scanlan and Deputy Secretary Aon Hennessy explained the current pilot program created by last year’s law, which requires accessible voting systems for local elections and allows the state to share machines with municipalities during the first half of 2025. They said the office has made hardware available, but towns have raised concerns about the speed of implementation and the cost of programming each election, especially for towns with multiple ballot questions. Scanlan said the state is also vetting longer-term options, including devices that could remain in polling places year-round, and suggested the committee consider delaying the bill’s effective date to January 1, 2026 to better align with implementation needs. Hennessy said the current state devices are older and complicated to reset for each election, and estimated programming costs could be about $600 for a small single-election ballot and much higher for towns with multiple elections. Supporters of the bill emphasized the importance of accessible voting for people with disabilities. Representative Robert Wy said the measure builds on 2024 law and would move the pilot into a permanent agreement, citing ADA concerns and prior testimony about discriminatory voting experiences. Fred Forier, a legally blind voter from Exeter, testified that accessible voting systems allow him to vote privately and independently and urged support for the bill. Committee members asked about the gap if the pilot ends before a permanent system is in place and about the cost range for programming. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee moved on after public testimony began.

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• Electioneering communications we would be treating the same way.
• </c> uh a bill on electioneering uh a bill on electioneering communications,<00:02:58.240><c> uh</c><
• </c><00:05:13.920><c> communications</c><00:05:14.800><c> we</c> um electioneering communications we
• </c> under the category of electioneering under the category of electioneering communications. communications
• </c> between those electioneering between those electioneering communications<00:06:23.720><c> and</c

Committee: Senate Elections

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• It also makes it clear that electioneering communications cannot be coordinated with a candidate.
• </c> disclaimers for electioneering disclaimers for electioneering Communications<01:03:20.319><c> and
• Section 14: we're updating the disclaimer law to cover electioneering communications.
• </c><01:04:49.839><c> Communications</c> cover um electioneering Communications cover um electioneering
• </c> format required for electioneering format required for electioneering Communications<01:13:02.520

Committee: Senate Elections

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• Allen for focusing on student attendance and communication with families.
• My grandfather was a cantor and community leader in Berlin.
• At the prohibited electioneering, I'm not really asking you to.
• There was a Denton principal who was indicted for illegal electioneering.
• I didn't figure I'd have enough time to properly communicate all that needed to be communicated.

Bills: SB204 , SB570 , SB735 , SB784 , SB1207 , SB1396 , SB1447 , SB2392 , SB2540 , SB747 , SB875

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: parental rights, education, school trustees, training, handbook, truancy, attendance policy, chronic absenteeism, school attendance, student absence notifications, parent notification, home visit, attendance officer, truancy court, school district, open-enrollment charter school, student support services, school counselor, principal, administrator

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• </c><01:07:40.720><c> by</c> 340 FN relative to electioneering by 340 FN relative to electioneering by
• </c><01:08:16.880><c> law</c> expands our current electioneering law expands our current electioneering
• </c><01:17:56.239><c> from</c> not prohib prohibit communities from not prohib prohibit communities from
• </c> a large expansion of the electioneering a large expansion of the electioneering uh<01:29:27.520>
• </c> your duties right you can't electioneer your duties right you can't electioneer things<02:44:03.399

Committee: House Election Law

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• He said for my teachers, the students, the community, then to have that feeling of security.
• He said for my teachers, the students, the community, then to have that feeling of security.
• He said for my teachers, the students, the community, then to have that feeling of security.
• c> bills</c> community f community foundation bills community f community foundation bills because<00
• c> are</c> because the community foundations are because the community foundations are large<00:48:56.559

Bills: HB187 , HB341 , HB4 , HB175 , HB326 , HB187 , HB341 , HB4 , HB175 , HB326

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312, solicitor's fund, clerk's fund, forensic services trust fund, budget flexibility, public safety, municipal court, district court, circuit court, cosmetology, makeup application