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• were banned from public places for refusing a medical intervention that they had every legal and ethical
• Informed consent is the basis of medical ethics. H.
• Informed consent is the basis of medical ethics. H.B. 2248 upholds these basic human rights.
• And as a health care provider who has done the research, I encourage everyone to look up the study in
• I will do some more research on this, but today I'm a no. Thank you. I pass.

Summary: The committee first approved the March 11 minutes and heard a presentation from Nathan Smith, CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services, on homelessness in Maricopa County. He described rising homelessness, especially among older adults, and said CASS uses low-barrier emergency shelter, family shelter, and an older-adult shelter with case management, behavioral health services, and partnerships with outside groups for food, banking, digital access, and other supports. Members asked about collaborations with mutual aid groups and about point-in-time data, and Smith said the county data could be drilled down through AZMAG. The committee then moved to legislation. HB 2248, the Arizona Medical Freedom Act, would bar businesses, schools, and government entities from denying services or employment based on medical interventions, with an amendment allowing schools to limit access during outbreaks or for certain infections. Supporters framed the bill as protecting bodily autonomy and informed consent, while opponents argued it would undermine employers’ ability to prevent disease spread. The committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a due pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. HB 2906, requiring one dental board member to be an active oral and maxillofacial surgeon, passed unanimously after testimony that the board needs surgical expertise for complex cases and anesthesia oversight. HB 2189, directing the Nursing Board to adopt rules for licensed health aides and routine ventilator care, also passed with an amendment and a 6-0 vote. HB 2403 appropriates $2.5 million in FY2027 for home and community-based services providers for elderly and physically disabled Arizonans. Supporters said the funding would help retain caregivers, whose wages have lagged for years, and argued home care is cheaper than hospitalization or institutional care; the bill passed 6-0. HB 2731 continued the Physician Assistant Board to 2030 and passed with a technical amendment, and HB 2730 continued the Occupational Therapy Board and passed as well. HB 2729 continued the Nursing Board to 2030; the board said it regulates about 150,000 licensees and handles thousands of complaints annually, and the bill passed 6-0. HB 2728 continued the Department of Economic Security and incorporated several previously vetoed policy provisions affecting SNAP, unemployment, and eligibility/redetermination rules. Speakers in opposition said it would make benefits harder to access and turn a continuation bill into a vehicle for controversial policy changes, while supporters argued it was part of the legislature’s oversight role. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also adopted a strike-everything amendment to HB 2048, which limits utilization controls on FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications relative to opioids; supporters said it would improve access to non-opioid pain treatment and reduce opioid harm, while opponents warned it would bypass clinical review and raise costs. HB 2048 passed 4-3. Finally, HCR 2058 would require a comprehensive claim-level audit of Arizona Medicaid claims and direct recovery efforts for misappropriated funds; supporters said it could recover significant overpayments, while opponents questioned its incentives and overlap with existing oversight. The resolution passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.

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• As licensed clinicians, we are ethically required to provide clients with their options when there is
• Simply because a former group member acted ethically to ensure her clients were informed of their options
• I am strongly pro this bill because it prioritizes client choice and ensures that ethical practice is
• We'll hear the bill report for PTSD treatment and research, and this is brought to us by Representative
• Substitute House Bill 2405 is an act related to establishing a pilot program for PTSD treatment and research

Bills: HB1526, HB1069, HB1347, HB2091, HB2264

Keywords: liquor license, snack bar, state regulations, alcohol sales, business licensing, collective bargaining, retirement benefits, employee rights, public sector, supplemental benefits, education, funding, student loans, affordability, higher education, public employers, employee information, bargaining representatives, labor relations, union representation

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• HIS RESEARCH PAY THE COMPANIES THAT ARE HIRED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS AND OWNED BY THE COMPANY THAT DID
• AS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER WE SIGN, WE HAVE A CODE OF ETHICS.
• DONE BY SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE THOSE PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND MIGHT NOT BE HELD TO THE SAME ETHICAL
• ONE OF THE THINGS ON THE MIAMI-DADE CERTIFICATION IS THAT THE ENGINEER HAS TO ANSWER HAVE YOU RESEARCHED
• YOU REPORTED THAT PEOPLE COULD SEE AND MAKE IT EASIER FOR US AS ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS TO DO RESEARCH

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• She holds a bachelor's degree, a master's degree in clinical psychology and applied research, and is
• Senate Bill 816, a bill to be entitled an act relating to diabetes research.
• Senate Bill 816, a bill to be entitled an act relating to diabetes research. Is there a debate?
• Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 572, a bill to be entitled an act relating to ethics for public
• Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 572, a bill to be entitled an act relating to ethics for public

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• She holds a bachelor's degree, a master's degree in clinical psychology and applied research, and is
• Senate Bill 816, a bill to be entitled an act relating to diabetes research.
• Senate Bill 816, a bill to be entitled an act relating to diabetes research. Is there a debate?
• Committee substitute for Senate Bill 572, a bill to be entitled an act relating to ethics for public
• Committee substitute for Senate Bill 572, a bill to be entitled an act relating to ethics for public

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Since this issue was first brought to the Legislature, a growing body of research has examined the prevalence
• of chatbots. ...brought to the Legislature, a growing body of research has examined the prevalence of
• You can choose private help, but only from VA-accredited providers who meet federal training and ethics
• Community researchers have monitored these areas and have found that monitoring procedures are currently
• Community researchers have monitored these areas and have found that monitoring procedures are currently

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, observed a moment of silence, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guest delegations, including UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute fellows and community college representatives. The body approved the Senate journals and then moved through gubernatorial appointments, confirming Dr. Hernando Garsohn as Chief Medical Officer at the Emergency Medical Services Authority and Stephanie Weldon as Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity at the Department of Public Health, both by 39-0 votes. The chamber then took up a series of third-reading bills. Measures approved included SB 799 on the South Bay Regional Housing Trust, SB 33 on prompt payment for public works contractors, SB 222 to streamline permitting for heat pump installations, SB 300 strengthening protections for minors in AI chatbot interactions, SB 457 expanding support for community land trusts, SB 479 authorizing city-based homeless response multidisciplinary teams, SB 719 extending a reporting sunset on automated decision systems, SB 722 protecting mobile home park residents from demolition-related displacement, SB 832 updating the Upper Los Angeles River working group, SB 342 limiting forfeiture when a contractor’s license lapses, SB 490 allowing local inspections of unlicensed treatment facilities with state approval, SB 828 requiring permit-data verification for fireworks and explosives facilities, SB 849 barring physicians who committed sexual misconduct from license renewal, SB 742 addressing decommissioned electric lines in response to the Altadena fire, SB 96 regulating amplified advertising on streaming and related platforms, and SB 58 updating hydrogen sulfide monitoring and response standards. Most passed unanimously; SB 222 and SB 677 drew some opposition, and SB 222 passed 38-3. A major floor debate centered on SB 694, which would restrict unaccredited private firms from charging fees to assist veterans with VA benefits claims and align state law with federal accreditation rules. Supporters argued the bill would protect veterans from predatory “claim shark” practices and preserve access through accredited providers, while opponents said it would limit veterans’ choice and could reduce access to needed help. After a motion to pull the bill from Rules and take it up immediately passed 29-9, the Senate approved SB 694 by a 39-0 vote. The session ended with unanimous approval of the consent calendar items and adjournment until January 27, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Since this issue was first brought to the Legislature, a growing body of research has examined the prevalence
• of chatbots... ...brought to the Legislature, a growing body of research has examined the prevalence
• who may ...choose private help, but only from VA-accredited providers who meet federal training and ethics
• Community researchers have monitored these areas and have found that monitoring procedures are currently
• Community researchers have monitored these areas and have found that monitoring procedures are currently

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, observed a moment of silence, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized visiting groups in the gallery, and approved the Senate journals. The body then confirmed two gubernatorial appointments: Dr. Hernando Garsohn as Chief Medical Officer of the Emergency Medical Services Authority and Stephanie Weldon as Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity at the Department of Public Health, both by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. On third reading, the Senate passed a series of bills on housing, labor, public health, AI, veterans, land use, and environmental issues. Measures included SB 799 revising the South Bay Regional Housing Trust statute, SB 33 making permanent a public works claim-resolution process for contractor payments, SB 222 streamlining heat pump permitting, SB 300 strengthening protections for minors from harmful chatbot content, SB 457 expanding community land trust options, SB 479 authorizing city-based homeless response multidisciplinary teams, SB 722 restoring mobile home anti-demolition protections, SB 828 requiring better state-local permit data sharing after the Esparto fireworks tragedy, and SB 742 addressing decommissioned electrical lines in response to the Altadena fire. Most of these bills passed with strong bipartisan support or unanimous votes. The most extended debate centered on SB 694, which would align California law with federal VA accreditation rules and restrict paid veterans’ claims assistance to accredited providers. Supporters argued it would protect veterans from predatory “claim shark” practices and cited backing from veterans groups, the Attorney General, and Speaker Emerita Pelosi; opponents said it would reduce veterans’ choice and could limit access to needed help. After a motion to pull the bill from committee and take it up without reference to file passed 29-9, the Senate approved SB 694. Additional debated measures included SB 342 on contractor license lapses, SB 490 on inspections of unlicensed treatment facilities, SB 849 barring physician license renewal after specified sexual misconduct, SB 58 on hydrogen sulfide monitoring, and SB 299 easing CEQA-related barriers for child care centers in residential zones. The session ended with unanimous approval of several consent items and adjournment until January 27, 2026.

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• LESC's November interim meeting, allowing LESC staff to begin the foundational structure of our research
• That is something I learned during the bilingual education research that I've done.
• And then the second action or major action of this adopted rule is ethical misconduct training.
• So similar to the statutory changes, the rule would reflect current national research, replacing the
• Statutory changes, the rule would reflect current national research, replacing the pillars of community

Summary: The committee began with a presentation on the 520 Native American Language and Culture certificate, created to let proficient tribal language and culture speakers teach in K-12 schools without a bachelor’s degree. LESC staff, PED, and HED described the certificate’s statutory basis, the role of tribes and pueblos in setting proficiency standards, and ongoing challenges such as uneven MOAs, limited professional development, rural access barriers, data gaps, and retention concerns. PED said oversight of 520 is moving from the licensure bureau to the Indian Education Division, and HED reported that the tribal education technical assistance centers authorized in 2023 are still in procurement but are expected to be awarded in early 2026. A student, Alonzo Hughes, testified about how learning Tewa from 520-certified teachers helped him understand his culture and speak with elders, and members praised the program’s role in language revitalization and asked about funding, teacher pathways, and whether similar models exist in other states. Committee members then discussed several PED rule updates. Staff reviewed an adopted rule implementing HB 54 on AEDs and cardiac emergency response plans, including staff training requirements and staggered compliance dates, and a proposed rule for school nurse licensure under HB 195 that would create a three-tier system and align nurse pay with teacher pay. They also reviewed proposed changes to the Community Schools Act rule, including a full-time community school coordinator requirement, updated grant language, and broader coalition membership criteria; PED said the broader language would not conflict with the Martinez-Yazzie work. A proposed bilingual teacher rule would standardize coursework requirements, add trans-languaging and culturally relevant curriculum competencies, and allow Native American language certification applicants to demonstrate proficiency using tribal standards. In questions, members raised concerns about AEDs being present at athletic events, the need for the amended school nurse bill to move experienced nurses directly into higher levels, and whether the community schools rule’s broader coalition language could affect current education litigation. Members also asked about funding for 520 programs, teacher residency or cohort models, and how to support advanced language instruction and sustainability. PED said the Indian Education Fund and school budgets can support some of the work, but additional strategic funding and cross-training are needed. The committee also heard that New Mexico’s 520 system is unusually robust compared with other states, and members encouraged staff to present the model at national conferences. The meeting ended with the director’s report, which noted a flat budget request of $2,024,300, staff turnover including Natasha Davalos’s departure, and appreciation for the committee’s work before adjournment for the holidays.

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• Ethics and conflicts of interest, human resources, open meetings law, public records law, public safety
• is that they are doing to go train, you know, it's no secret that I've been in the news about the ethics
• The state has ethics training and sexual harassment training. So that's two of the 60 hours.
• The state has ethics training and sexual harassment training. So that's two of the 60 hours.
• I was doing my quick research, so apologies if I'm asking the same question or a similar question.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 431, which would require annual training for municipal mayors and related local officials. An amendment was adopted to add municipal retirement systems to the training categories. Representative Carlson and Louisiana Municipal Association President Mayor Ray Bork said the bill was intended to provide at least 16 hours of annual continuing education, with LMA developing and accrediting the curriculum. Members asked about online options, flexibility, and whether there would be penalties; the author said there would be no penalty beyond public reporting on the annual audit. The committee then approved the bill favorably. HB 150, by Representative Borek, would authorize Cameron Parish to establish a locally funded insurance or subsidy program to help residents recover and repopulate after storm damage. Members discussed flood insurance, FEMA Risk Rating 2.0, and whether the program would affect private insurance markets; the author said it was meant as a local subsidy, not a state-funded insurance program. The bill was reported favorably. HB 822, by Representative Newell, would remove nonprofit entities from appointing board members to certain economic development districts if they are not in compliance with Secretary of State filings; members agreed to add a two-year forfeiture period, and the bill was advanced. The committee then heard HB 204, which would require monthly financial reports from certain Baton Rouge-area agencies to the Legislative Auditor. An amendment removed the Council on Aging from the bill. Representatives from CATS and BREC said their financial statements and audits are already posted online, while the author argued the bill would provide more detailed, real-time vendor-level spending information like the Louisiana Checkbook. The Legislative Auditor said the office could receive the records but would likely need redactions and could face added workload; after extended debate, the bill was voluntarily deferred. The committee also approved HB 136 on Harahan classified police hiring, HB 376 extending provisional hire time in fire and police civil service from 60 to 90 days, HB 377 giving the State Civil Service Commission flexibility in setting pay ranges for state examiners, HB 450 clarifying veterans’ points in civil service exams, HB 273 repealing a duplicate local tax-distribution statute, HB 1068 allowing longer exclusive garbage collection and disposal contracts, HB 864 creating a fire limit to prohibit flammable storage under certain state or municipal structures in New Orleans, and HB 444 adding two members to the East Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission board with a technical amendment correcting the Senate district member.

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• The Committee on Ethics and Elections will please come to order.
• This is an ethics committee. What is suppression? Is that ethical? No.
• That's not ethical. Thank you very much.
• This is an ethics committee. What is suppression? Is that ethical? No.
• That's not ethical. Thank you very much.

Bills: S0460, S0748, S1180, S1334

Keywords: special elections, vacancy, Governor authority, election timeframe, judicial determination, voting rights, felony, sentencing, civil rights, criminal justice, rehabilitation, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum and took up several election-related bills. CS/SB 1180 by Senator Arrington, which creates a recall framework for elected community development district board members and also addresses synthetic turf regulation and CDD eligibility, was presented briefly and then approved unanimously. SB 460 by Senator Polsky, requiring the governor to call special elections within set deadlines after vacancies and allowing judicial relief if deadlines are not met, also passed unanimously after members discussed flexibility for emergencies and the cost of delayed elections. The committee then heard SB 748 by Senator Bracy Davis, which would add constitutional voting-rights restoration language to the sentencing score sheet given to felony defendants. Supporters said it would improve clarity and notice without changing eligibility, and the bill was favorably reported unanimously. The committee also confirmed several appointees, including Jim Milliken and Alicia McShea to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Robert P. Estalas as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and additional gubernatorial appointees listed on the agenda, all by favorable votes. The longest discussion centered on Senator Grall’s strike-all amendment for SB 1334, an elections bill dealing with citizenship verification, Real ID and SAVE database use, paper-ballot voting, candidate qualification rules, and related election administration changes. Supporters argued it would streamline verification and ensure only citizens vote, while opponents warned it would create burdens, disenfranchise eligible voters, and impose costs and administrative confusion. After extensive public testimony both for and against, the committee adopted an amendment to allow supervisors of elections to observe holidays when not otherwise required to be open, then approved the strike-all as amended by a 6-2 vote, with Senators Polsky and Bernard voting no. The meeting then adjourned after members recorded their votes on earlier items.

Transcript Highlights:

• The Committee on Ethics and Elections will please come to order.
• This is an ethics committee. What is suppression? Is that ethical? No.
• That's not ethical. Thank you very much.
• This is an ethics committee. What is suppression? Is that ethical? No.
• That's not ethical. Thank you very much.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections heard and favorably reported several measures before taking up a lengthy and contentious elections bill. CS/SB 1180 by Senator Arrington would create a recall process for elected community development district board members, similar to municipal recall procedures, and also update CDD provisions on synthetic turf restrictions and compact urban mixed-use district eligibility. Senator Arrington said the bill was intended to give homeowners more accountability and transparency in CDD governance. It passed without opposition on the committee roll call. The committee also favorably reported SB 460 by Senator Polsky, which would require the governor to call special elections within 14 days of a vacancy and set the election within specified timeframes, with some flexibility for conflicts and emergencies. Polsky argued the bill would prevent long vacancies and unequal representation; supporters, including Vice Chair Bernard and Senator Bradley, said it would add predictability but should be clarified further. SB 748 by Senator Bracy Davis also passed unanimously; it would place existing constitutional language about felony voting rights and restoration onto the sentencing score sheet so defendants receive clearer notice at sentencing. The committee then confirmed several gubernatorial appointees, including Jim Milliken and Alicia McShea to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County and Robert P. Astalas as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, along with other nominees listed on the agenda. Testimony on these confirmations was generally supportive, with members praising the nominees’ experience and service. The most extensive debate centered on SB 1334 by Senator Grall, as amended by a strike-all. The bill would require stronger proof-of-citizenship verification for voter registration and election administration, rely more heavily on DHSMV/Real ID data and the SAVE database, require U.S. citizen designation on state IDs by 2027, and clarify that paper ballots are the default unless a voter requests a voting device. Supporters said the bill would streamline verification, prevent noncitizen voting, and reduce duplicate agency work; opponents warned it would burden eligible voters, create confusion, and risk disenfranchising citizens who lack passports, birth certificates, or name-change records. After extensive public testimony overwhelmingly in opposition, the committee adopted the strike-all as amended and reported the bill favorably, with Senators Polsky and Bernard voting no.

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• I do my own spent on research here.
• </c> wellthoughtout discussed and researched wellthoughtout discussed and researched recommendations.
• research?" Well, the testimony provides research?"
• </c> collect the data and do the research. collect the data and do the research.
• </c> Robert Harris, State Ethics Commission. Robert Harris, State Ethics Commission.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs recessed briefly for a joint hearing, then reconvened and took up House Bill 2494, which would limit warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations, require officers to document arrest justification, expand citation-in-lieu-of-arrest use, and direct the Judiciary to create a standardized citation form. The chair also outlined hearing procedures and testimony time limits. Committee members later received an overview from the Policing Project about national trends in expanding citation use. Testimony was divided. Supporters, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, the Office of the Public Defender, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and the Policing Project, argued the bill would reduce unnecessary arrests and pretrial detention, lessen jail overcrowding, save law enforcement time, and reduce harms such as job loss, housing instability, family disruption, and recidivism. They also said the bill preserves officer discretion through public-safety and flight-risk exceptions, and several supporters urged the committee to adopt a standardized citation form despite the Judiciary’s request for a delayed implementation date. Opposition came from the Department of the Attorney General, the Judiciary, county prosecutors, Honolulu Police Department, and other individuals. They argued the bill would unduly restrict law enforcement discretion, create administrative and data-processing problems, and make it harder to identify repeat or habitual offenders because of changes to citation information and fingerprinting. The Judiciary requested implementation no earlier than January 1, 2028 and said the citation form would need major changes. Opponents also warned the bill could increase litigation, suppress evidence, and not meaningfully reduce overcrowding because most jail populations are held on felony matters. The chair reported 14 testimonies in support, 21 in opposition, and one with comments; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• amendment at hand, because we were talking about Maddie's Place, but the amendment that's before us, the research

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB5998, SB6005, SB6003, SB6129, SB6225, SB6228, SB6231

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law

Summary: The Senate met on February 23, 2026, opened with the usual roll call, pledge, prayer, and approval of the previous journal. Members then adopted Senate Resolution 8698 recognizing piano teachers, with several senators sharing personal remarks about their own teachers and the role of music education in families and communities. Guests from the Washington State Music Teachers Association and the National Guild of Piano Teachers were recognized in the gallery. The chamber then moved into budget debate, considering a series of amendments to the operating budget. Several proposals focused on housing costs, local planning, utility rates, and state spending restraint. Amendment 0772, which would have created a housing-related task force and increased funding, was rejected after debate over housing affordability and regulatory costs. Amendment 0785, restoring growth management planning funding for local governments, was also rejected. Amendment 0791, directing the Department of Commerce to study the effects of climate and clean energy laws on utility costs, and Amendment 0769, related to grid capacity and clean energy investments, were both adopted. Other amendments drew sharper partisan debate. Amendment 0798, which would have reduced the Supreme Court from nine justices to five and redirected savings to public defense, failed. Amendments 0794 and 0795, seeking funding for ballot measure costs tied to initiatives, also failed. Amendment 0799, intended to redirect Pacific Tower lease savings to developmental disability services, was rejected after discussion of the building’s current public uses. Amendment 0773, capping state spending growth and tying it to median wage growth, failed on a roll call vote, while Amendment 0777, addressing concurrent use of paid family and medical leave and sick leave by state employees, also failed after extended debate. Later, Amendment 0776 on tort liability reporting was adopted, as were Amendment 0758 creating a DSHS work group on community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Amendment 0786 was introduced to reduce cash and food assistance work-related funding, with debate beginning before the transcript ends.

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• amendment at hand, because we were talking about Maddie's Place, but the amendment that's before us, the research

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6170, SB6176, SB6182, SB6335, SB5647, SB6047, HB2367, HB2606, SB5998, SB6005, SB6003, SB6129, SB6225, SB6228, SB6231

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, contracting rules, state highway construction, procurement limits, state regulations, infrastructure funding, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law

Summary: The Senate convened with roll call, prayer, and approval of the previous day’s journal, then moved to a resolution honoring piano teachers. Senate Resolution 8698 was adopted after remarks from Senator Conway and others describing the role of piano teachers in music education, family life, and community service. Members of the Washington State Music Teachers Association and the National Guild of Piano Teachers were recognized in the gallery. The chamber then took up the operating budget and considered a long series of amendments. Several amendments focused on housing costs and local planning, utility and energy policy, ballot measure costs, state spending growth, tort liability, and paid family and medical leave. Some amendments were adopted, including a study of utility cost impacts from climate laws, a grid-related funding amendment, a tort liability oversight/reporting amendment, and a workgroup on services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Others were rejected, including proposals to create a housing task force, cap state spending growth, fund ballot initiative costs, restore local planning grants, and change paid family and medical leave usage rules. Debate on the budget amendments was often partisan and detailed, with supporters arguing for fiscal restraint, cost transparency, and relief for taxpayers and local governments, while opponents emphasized existing work, program solvency, and the need to preserve services. The Senate also heard amendments on zero-based budgeting, federal education tax credit opt-in language, reproductive health funding, food assistance work requirements, and support for the Pediatric Interim Care Center; some were defeated and some were adopted. Roll-call votes were taken on certain amendments, and the transcript ends during consideration of Amendment 0787, which would restore funding for the Pediatric Interim Care Center.

Bills: HB19, HB170, HB171, HB173, HB174, HB19, HB170, HB171, HB173, HB174

Keywords: Ebony Alert, missing youth, public safety, law enforcement, racial equity, HB170, supplemental appropriations, Education Trust Fund, Alabama education budget, school funding, K-12 education, local boards of education, textbook adoption, school buses, school safety, charter schools, summer programs, afterschool programs, reading intervention, college and career readiness

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• It violates longstanding traditions, ethics, and decorum of the Texas Senate.

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• Well, do you think that the DOJ letter of July 7th did research and looked at racial data to make and
• ...was without doing research and targeting those districts.

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• You do some research into it.

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• The DOJ researched the racial makeup of districts in Texas and identified three districts in which black
• These far-right and following right-wing executives at both levels, their ethic of labeling the people
• There were also comments about when one is sponsoring a house bill that one does not do one's research

Bills: SB 2, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, HB4, HB1, HB3, HB20, HB22, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, HB4, SB2, SB5

Keywords: disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments

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• Which I researched everything about home birth.
• But considering how much I researched home birth before I chose it, moms research everything.
• I did my research, and this information. ...was not available to me. Thank you.
• But again, the research from all these other states shows this isn't true.
• We love research and spreadsheets.

Bills: HB3772, HB1656, HB4504, HB1896, HB4420, HB4421, HB4076, HB3708, HB2806, HB3540, HB1586, HB5459, HB4553, HB4535, HB3811, HB3749, HB4255, HB4051, HB5098, HB3554, HB4539, HB5274

Keywords: e-cigarettes, health and safety, regulations, directory, penalties, regulation, certification, compliance, manufacturers, FDA, nicotine, mental health, emergency detention, paramedic authority, mental illness, healthcare facility, public health, covenants not to compete, health care practitioners, physicians