Transcript Highlights:

• permission for the committee on Government Efficiency to meet while the House is in session today at 12:45
• Chapters of books are a part of lesson plans. Right? Yes. There is a discussion.
• chapter, excuse me.
• under this chapter.
• 261 of the Family Code, or an investigation of a report of abuse or neglect under that chapter.

Bills: SB37, SJR84, SJR87, SJR27, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB15, SB12, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SCR9, SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SB36, SB38, SB815, SB1856, SB552, SB646, SB37, SJR84, SJR87, SJR27, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB15, SB12, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB300, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323

Keywords: higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, tax exemption, property tax, homestead, fire damage, constitutional amendment, bail reform, criminal justice, felony offenses, public safety, judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, immigration enforcement, ICE agreements

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmaBXxtXPVg, 2026-07-02T01:23:35+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:11 - TRS-EIG-EDU 3:00 PM 00:59 - HB 2033 07:22 - DM TRS-EIG-EDU 3:00 PM 10:33 - EIG-TRS 3:01 PM 10:52 - HB 2022 22:35 - DM EIG-TRS 3:01 PM 25:34 - TRS 3:02 PM 26:20 - HB 1524 40:31 - HB 1688 45:18 - HB 1691 47:16 - HB 1692 55:30 - HB 2030 01:33:18 - SCR 31 / SR 27 01:34:51 - SCR 145 / SR 137 01:35:47 - DM TRS 3:02 PM Hearing Notices: TRS-EIG-EDU 3:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRS-EIG-EDU_03-24-26_.PDF EIG-TRS 3:01 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_EIG-TRS_03-24-26_.PDF TRS 3:02 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRS_03-24-26_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: HB213, HB136, HB182, HB213, HB136, HB182

Keywords: HB213, Calhoun County, board of registrars, registrar compensation, county commission, local legislation, election administration, county general fund, expense allowance, officeholder compensation, public officials pay, county election officials, Alabama Code 45-8-110, Teacher's Retirement System, TRS, DROP, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, retirement benefits, teacher retirement, classroom teacher

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikuc10eak4I, 2026-07-02T01:22:52+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-LGO_03-19-24_.PDF Followed by LGO/WAL 9:05 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LGO-WAL_03-19-24_.PDF Then followed by LGO 10:00 AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_LGO_03-19-24_.PDF Timestamps: 12:31 - Introduction (WAL/LGO 9:00 AM) 13:06 - SB2085 SD2 19:29 - SB2022 SD2 --- 27:52 - Introduction (LGO/WAL 9:05 AM) 28:14 - HCR67 --- 1:12:32 - Introduction (LGO 10:00 AM) 1:12:44 - SB2172 SD1 1:13:23 - SB2866 SD1 1:14:45 - SB3099 SD2 1:16:17 - SB1099 SD1 1:25:28 - Decision Making (LGO 10:00 AM) --- 2:41:40 - Decision Making (WAL/LGO 9:00 AM) --- 2:43:57 - Decision Making (LGO/WAL 9:05 AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI4LQO0oDpU, 2026-07-02T01:23:17+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 0:30 - DM TCA 3:01 PM 3:40 - HB 2702 HD2 5:30 - HB 2175 HD1 10:30 - HB 1950 13:00 - HB 1940 HD2 17:25 - HB 1939 HD1 21:00 - HB 1807 HD2 1:19:20 - HB 2446 HD2 1:22:30 - DM TCA-GVO 3:35 PM 1:24:30 - DM TCA 3:05 PM 1:30:00 - HB 1807 HD2 1:45:47 - DM TCA 3:00 PM Hearing Notices: TCA 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-19-24_.PDF TCA 3:01 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-19-24-1_.PDF TCA 3:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA_03-19-24_DEFER_.PDF TCA-GVO 3:35 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_TCA-GVO_03-19-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC-uCIvxYS4, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 1:20 - DM AEN-WTL DEFER 1:05 4:50 - SB 2426 12:12 - SB 2425 17:40 - SB 2421 24:50 - SB 2369 28:20 - SB 2813 29:35 - SB 2101 38:30 - SB 2368 43:20 - SB 2401 50:00 - SB 2322 1:01:00 - SB 3133 1:07:45 - DM AEN-HHS 1:00 PM 1:18:10 - DM AEN DEFER 1:05 PM/DM AEN DEFER 1:06 PM Hearing Notices: AEN-HHS 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-HHS_02-09-24_.pdf AEN-WTL DEFER 1:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN-WTL_02-09-24_DEFER_.pdf AEN DEFER 1:05 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-09-24_DEFER_.pdf AEN DEFER 1:06 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_02-09-24_DEFER-1_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-xU_g_e90E, 2026-07-02T01:22:46+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC-LMG_03-29-23_.PDF Followed by 2:10PM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPC_03-29-23_.PDF 10:04 - Introduction (CPC/LMG 2:00 PM) 10:39 - HCR 100 / HR 107 15:09 - HCR 181 / HR 186 15:40 - HCR 112 / HR 118 16:28 - HCR 201 / HR 205 21:16 - Decision Making (CPC/LMG 2:00 PM) ------- 38:24 - Introduction (CPC 2:15 PM) 38:50 - HCR 204 / HR 208 40:08 - HCR 49 42:16 - HCR 7, HD1 / HR 6, HD1 46:05 - HCR 42 / HR 46 47:21 - HCR 39 / HR 43 48:38 - HCR 99 / HR 106 53:36 - HCR 41 / HR 45 56:29 - HCR 9 1:02:57 - Decision Making (CPC 2:15 PM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H02vp1EXoPo, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_03-21-23_.PDF Followed by EEP/HET 11:00AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-HET_03-21-23_.PDF Then followed by TRN/EEP 11:30AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN-EEP_03-21-23_.PDF 11:29 - Introduction (EEP 9:30 AM) 11:44 - SB 966 12:38 - SB 54, SD1 19:36 - SB 506, SD1 22:56 - SB 70, SD1 26:05 - Decision Making (EEP 9:30 AM) ------- 1:42:25 - Introduction (EEP/HET 11:00 AM) 1:42:43 - SB 1520, SD2 ------- 2:08:56 - Introduction (TRN/EEP 11:30 AM) 2:09:18 - SB 965, SD2 2:14:47 - SB 1024, SD2 2:18:55 - Decision Making (TRN/EEP 11:30 AM) 2:23:04 - Decision Making (EEP/HET 11:00 AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oERKHL8MPfw, 2026-07-02T01:23:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:34 - HB 1442 HD2 20:05 - DM JDC-HHS 9:30 AM 24:09 - HB 1439 HD2 29:52 - DM CPN-JDC 9:40 AM 32:24 - HB 1097 HD2 33:57 - HB 1100 HD1 36:17 - HB 1294 HD1 36:40 - HB 1344 HD2 43:55 - DM JDC 10:00 AM 47:06 - HB 586 HD2 49:47 - HB 724 55:56 - HB 980 59:45 - DM JDC 10:30 AM Hearing Notices: JDC-HHS 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC-HHS_03-17-23_.PDF CPN-JDC 9:40 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_CPN-JDC_03-17-23_.PDF JDC 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-17-23_.PDF JDC 10:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-17-23_DEFER_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgwvnwSH3_s, 2026-06-21T07:17:04+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00:00 ROLL CALL 00:00:43 HB 115 DISCUSSION 00:01:39 HB 115 VOTE 00:03:31 HB 144 DISCUSSION 00:08:49 HB 144 VOTE 00:09:46 HB 78 DISCUSSION 00:10:55 HB 78 VOTE 00:11:34 HB 183 DISCUSSION 00:13:09 HB 183 VOTE 00:25:23 HB 207 DISCUSSION 00:26:26 HB 207 VOTE 00:29:05 HB 338 DISCUSSION 00:30:48 HB 338 VOTE 00:35:46 HB 369 DISCUSSION 00:38:15 HB 369 VOTE 00:40:21 HB 568 DISCUSSION 00:41:14 HB 568 VOTE 00:47:34 HB 249 DISCUSSION 00:48:45 HB 249 VOTE 01:02:01 HB 262 DISCUSSION 01:03:56 HB 262 VOTE 01:12:50, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F5J23dha9M, 2026-07-02T01:22:45+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP-WAL_03-16-23_.PDF Followed by WAL/EEP 9:05AM Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAL-EEP_03-16-23_.PDF Then followed by EEP 9:35AM Decision Making: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_EEP_03-16-23_.PDF Timestamps: 15:06 - Introduction (EEP/WAL 9:00AM) 15:23 - SB426 SD2 53:56 - SB428 SD1 55:32 - SB285 SD2 58:28 - SB777 SD2 1:01:00 - SB458 SD2 1:18:48 - SB781 SD2 1:26:13 - SB388 --- 1:35:55 - Introduction (WAL/EEP 9:05AM) 1:36:02 - SB1066 SD2 1:36:48 - SB1377 SD1 1:38:35 - SB409 SD1 --- 1:41:21 - Decision Making (EEP/WAL 9:00AM) 1:52:52 - Decision Making (WAL/EEP 9:05AM) 1:55:17 - Decision Making (EEP 9:35AM), 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1wf2OH-EgM, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HUS_02-07-23_.PDF Followed by HUS-HLT 8:45 am Agenda: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/Session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HUS-HLT_02-07-23_.PDF Timestamps: 12:12 - Introduction 13:01 - HB224, HD1 (HSCR21) 13:40 - HB507 17:05 - HB1437 22:21 - HB438 ---- 28:28 - Introduction to Joint HUS/HLT Hearing 28:56 - HB883 29:56 - HB916 31:52 - HB1053 47:03 - HB1343 52:22 - HB1368 54:08 - HB1369 55:58 - HB1366 1:06:58 - HB1367 1:24:47 - HB1341 1:32:16 - HB1356 1:35:51 - HB1357 1:48:18 - HB221, HD1 (HSCR18) 1:49:26 - HB223, HD1 (HSCR20) 1:52:12 - HB222, HD1 (HSCR19) 3:13:52 - Decision Making on 830AM HUS Agenda 3:19:44 - Decision Making on 845 Joint HUS/HLT Agenda, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8qUIsD3cxI, 2026-06-21T07:17:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:17 Legislative Hearing on the 2022 Social Services Block Grant: 00:00:51 HB 777 Discussion: 00:05:11 HB 777 Roll Call Vote: 00:09:41 HB 512 Discussion: 00:10:45 HB 512 Roll Call Vote: 00:13:34 HB 362 Discussion: 00:14:08 HB 362 Roll Call Vote: 00:20:07 HB 529 Discussion: 00:21:12 HB 529 Roll Call Vote: 00:25:41 HB 502 Discussion: 00:26:15 HB 502 Roll Call Vote: 00:28:57 HB 364 Discussion: 00:29:34 HB 364 Roll Call Vote: 00:37:01 HB 174 Discussion: 00:37:35 HB 174 Roll Call Vote: 00:47:19 HB 3 Discussion: 00:50:31 HB 3 Roll Call Vote: 01:35:52, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id3nG6yaYcE, 2026-07-02T01:22:32+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, House Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-19-21_2_.HTM 7:28 - Introduction (10:00AM Agenda) 7:53 - SB768 15:46 - SB1212 16:59 - SB1402 25:09 - Decision Making Followed by TRN 10:30AM Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN_03-19-21_.HTM 35:21 - Introduction (10:30AM Agenda) 35:42 - HCR37 / HR30 36:02 - HCR97 37:10 - HCR180 / HR149 41:03 - HCR78 / HR66 41:58 - HCR90 / HR75 43:06 - HCR125 / HR101 44:18 - HCR73 / HR62 45:33 - HCR144 / HR122 46:25 - HCR81 / HR68 48:07 - HCR95 / HR80 51:19 - HCR192 / HR159 57:13 - Decision Making Followed by TRN/HSG 11:30AM Agenda: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_TRN-HSG_03-19-21_.HTM 1:34:29 - Introduction (11:30AM Agenda) 1:34:42 - HCR 126 / HR 103 1:36:22 - Decision Making, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Bills: SB2969, SB3263, SB2602, SB3229, SB3199, SB2550, SB2877, SB3325, SB2024, SB2614, SB2613, SB3063, SB2319, SB2800, SB2892, SB2321, SB2407, SB2805, SB2153, SB2595, SB2781, SB3233, SB2360, SB1432, SB2543, SB2599, SB3053, SB2001, SB2041, SB3247, SB3253, SB2401, SB2673, SB3067, SB411, SB2934, SB3219, SB2919, SB2239, SB2532, SB2601, SB1032, SB2446, SB2152, SB2721, SB3076, SB3140, SB2671, SB2338, SB2268, SB99, SB2930, SB3069, SB3096, SB3097, SB3090, SB2060, SB3028, SB2544, SB2069, SB2552, SB3218, SB3022, SB148, SB2259, SB2578, SB2928, SB2816, SB2580

Keywords: SB2969, Maui wildfire, Maui wildfires, wildfire exposure, Maui Health Registry, University of Hawaii, public health, biomonitoring, medical screening, mental health services, trauma recovery, disaster recovery, first responders, kupuna, children's health, medically vulnerable, environmental exposure, toxic exposure, respiratory illness, community health

Transcript Highlights:

• Session, the Tax Code section 23.01 states, "Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, all taxable
• To put this into perspective, $1.5 million funds the salaries and benefits of 45. Our teachers.

Bills: HB329, HB361, HB546, HB1547, HB1745, HB2786, HB3235, HB3370, HB3575, HJR83

Keywords: appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use

Bills: HB205, HB464, HB1361, HB2546, HB3229, HB205

Keywords: alternative fueling, grants, environment, public accessibility, transit authorities, scrap tires, tire dumping, illegal dumping, waste tire cleanup, environmental remediation, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, county grants, public education, enforcement, prosecution, right-of-way, coastal waters, inland waters, solid waste

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Bills: HF363, HF2155, HF1524, HF821, HF1677, HF1292

Keywords: HF363, property tax credit, agricultural water quality credit, Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, clean water fund, class 2a, class 2b, certified acres, conservation incentive, water quality, agricultural property, county assessor, county auditor, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, property tax reimbursement, school district reimbursement, legacy finance, taxes committee, southeastern Minnesota

Transcript Highlights:

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• <00:45:33.520> we<00:45:33.760> can<00:45:34.319> honor<00:45:34.640> those
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Bills: SB2421, SB2690, SB3103, SB3137, SB3164, SB3206, SB2933, SB3133, SB3315

Keywords: cannabis, marijuana, Hawaii Cannabis Law, legalization, decriminalization, adult use, hemp, taxation, social equity, public health, primary care, health insurance, health carrier, insurance commissioner, Med-QUEST, Medicaid managed care, provider reimbursement, downcoding, prior authorization, utilization review

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1864, which would require health insurance coverage for standard fertility preservation services for people undergoing medically necessary treatment, drew broad support from SHIPA, the Department of Health, HMSA, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, and others. Testifiers emphasized that fertility preservation is routine coverage on the mainland and important for patients facing infertility from cancer or other treatment; one patient described incurring more than $20,000 in costs. The Insurance Division flagged possible Affordable Care Act issues, a potential conflict in the bill’s language about using patient history to determine limits, and a mismatch with state medical-necessity standards. Committee discussion also focused on whether the bill should apply to all women of childbearing age rather than a narrower age-based category. HB 2305 would require nutrition and metabolic education as part of physicians’ continuing medical education. The Hawaii Medical Board opposed the measure, arguing that CME should remain flexible and tailored to each physician’s specialty and warning that topic-specific mandates can expand over time. The Office of the Governor supported the bill, saying it would help the state’s rural health transformation application and could improve federal funding prospects, though the exact impact was unclear. Members questioned whether nutrition is already covered in medical training and whether the requirement should be limited to primary care physicians; the board said Hawaii currently has no topic-specific CME mandates and that physicians can already choose relevant courses. The committee also heard strong support for HB 1597, which would establish an Alzheimer’s disease research center at the University of Hawaii. Supporters from the university, the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and others said the center could attract federal research dollars, expand clinical trials, and help address the state’s high Alzheimer’s-related health costs. HB 2159, which appropriates funds for health care workforce development, also received broad support from the University of Hawaii, health systems, and advocacy groups, with no opposition noted. Finally, HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of disposable electronic smoking devices, drew support from the Department of Health, youth advocates, and public health groups citing youth addiction, environmental waste, and fire hazards; the department said a separate bill, HB 1573, would be more comprehensive and better defined for enforcement and penalties. The committee ended with HB 1913, creating a veteran services mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center, which was supported by veteran services officials and others who said veterans need better navigation and coordination for behavioral health care.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chapter 211, if I'm going from memory, deals with zoning enforcement. Yes, zoning. Okay.
• It also violates Chapter 211. Chapter 211 is very straightforward.
• There's nothing in Chapter 211, for example, or in Chapter 43 dealing with annexation.
• The legislature adopted this exact same language to say that the chapter can be enforced by mandamus,
• Law chapter in compliance with constitutional and legislative procedural requirements.

Bills: HB148, HB334, HB554, HB762, HB1520, HB1593, HB3526, HB3810, HB5092, SB2215, HB2607, HB148

Keywords: family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales