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• Under the Oklahoma State Department of Education that you see on the screen.
• The monitoring people, that pops up on their screen.
• It pops up on their screen, and they make the determination at that point whether it's a real gun or
• It highlights the weapon in the screen and the screen picture, and the schools can react accordingly.
• and the screen picture and the schools can react accordingly the key point I want to make on this is

Summary: The meeting focused on school safety funding and security practices in Oklahoma schools, especially how districts have used school resource officer (SRO) allocation money and related security grants. Kevin Rey of the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Office of School Safety and Security explained that the program, created under HB 2903, allows districts to use funds for SROs and physical security improvements such as cameras, access control, fencing, window film, bollards, metal detectors, and vape detectors. He said more than 170 districts used the money to hire SROs in 2024-25, and that the 2024 change allowing retired officers and armed security guards to qualify was a major help. Members questioned whether the money should also support prevention and mental health services, and Rey said the current program is mainly for security hardware and related measures. Mark Stout, chief of police for Putnam City Schools, described the district’s layered security approach, including weapon detection at middle and high schools and the ZeroEyes AI camera system, which monitors existing cameras for visible guns and sends alerts to trained monitoring staff and then to district police. He said the system is used as one layer among others, alongside officers, weapon detection, and school procedures, and noted the district is expanding coverage at athletic facilities. He also explained that the system is more economical than full weapon-detection setups, with annual costs based on the number of cameras. Tecumseh Superintendent Kinsey, Chief Kennedy, and Pottawatomie County law enforcement described the October threat investigation involving a student who posted a photo with a handgun and knife and discussed violence online. They said the FBI tip, rapid coordination among agencies, and an SRO already embedded in the district helped lead to a search warrant and arrest within hours, preventing a possible attack. Kinsey also described the district’s safety measures, including secure entrances, cameras, ALICE training, crisis communication planning, mental health support, clear backpacks, and a new staff alert system. He said community feedback after the incident favored more law enforcement partnership, limited entry points, handheld metal detectors, more SROs, stronger training, and more mental health support. Matt Riggs, former superintendent of McComb, said smaller districts face different security challenges because of limited local law enforcement and long response times. He explained that McComb used its funding for facility upgrades rather than hiring a full-time SRO because the district wanted improvements that would last beyond the three-year funding window. Throughout the discussion, several members emphasized the tension between visible security measures and prevention, with repeated calls for more counselors, mental health supports, and threat-assessment efforts alongside hardening measures. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.

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• And then we're also, the rules reduce screening. home screening criteria from 23 to 13 items, and also
• One of our roles... is to do provider enrollment screenings.
• Somebody who volunteers to participate in the program. has to go through a background check and a screening
• increased our workload, so we are additional asking for additional funding for more folks to do screenings
• This next screen shows exits from foster care, so when children leave foster care they usually return

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We've done on-screen reviews of their documentation to make sure they have been doing it.
• We have our Case 360s set of screens, we'll call it.
• Like I said, just to paint a picture, I mean, we are talking about green screens that are from the late
• And so we're very excited about the opportunity to modernize those sets of screens.
• There's actually well over 100 screens.

Summary: The subcommittee heard updates on several major technology modernization efforts, beginning with the Department of Financial Services’ Florida PALM project, which is replacing the state’s decades-old FLAIR accounting system. DFS described PALM as a statewide effort affecting all three branches of government, with cash management already live and the remaining financial management, payroll, and data warehouse components still in development. Officials said the project began in 2014, was restructured after a 2022 legislative pause, and is now being recommended for a go-live delay from January 2026 to July 2026. Members asked about governance, staffing, contract structure, cost growth, and maintenance costs; DFS said the contract is deliverable-based, the current amendment would add a net $2.2 million, and post-go-live maintenance is expected to be about $13 million annually under the current contract through July 2027. The Agency for Health Care Administration then updated the committee on the FX Medicaid enterprise modernization program. AHCA explained that federal CMS directed states to move from monolithic Medicaid systems to a modular approach, leading Florida to procure separate vendors for integration services, data warehouse, unified operations, provider services, and claims processing, with pharmacy benefits still to be procured. Officials said the project has spent about $334 million to date, with most costs federally matched, and requested $189.95 million for the upcoming year. They also highlighted a 2024 special assessment that produced 81 recommendations, most tied to staffing shortages, and said the Legislature added 47 FTEs, with 17 currently filled or being filled. Members asked about governance changes, production status, data access, and future technology maintenance; AHCA said some components are operational, the data warehouse is nearing certification, and the agency is working to keep the system adaptable and nonproprietary. The Department of Children and Families presented its Access modernization project, which is replacing a mainframe-based eligibility system used for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid assistance, and related programs. DCF said the six-year, $205 million project is in its third year and has already delivered a new customer portal with mobile access, multi-factor authentication, and fraud protections, while also building a worker portal, document management, community partner tools, and workload management functions. The agency said it is requesting $36.625 million for the next fiscal year, the same as last year, and emphasized that the project has remained on schedule and on budget by breaking work into smaller modules and using strong vendor and staff support. Members praised the project’s progress and asked about cybersecurity testing and the long delay before modernization began; DCF said security requirements were built in from the outset and that the remaining work will focus on moving staff off the legacy mainframe and modernizing notices and back-end processes.

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• using the Hawaii Tourism Authority as an example of a casino-type or sports gambling setup with TV screens
• where<00:41:49.240> with<00:41:49.400> the<00:41:49.560> TV<00:41:49.920> screens
• <00:41:50.440> like of setup where with the TV screens like of setup where with the TV screens
• /c><00:41:53.880> they<00:41:54.000> have<00:41:54.160> big<00:41:54.359> screens
• <00:41:54.839> so MGM in Vegas they have big screens so MGM in Vegas they have big screens

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Economic Development and Technology heard testimony on several measures, including HB 671 on Native Hawaiian data tabulation, HB 639 on AI chatbot disclosures and consumer protection, HB 1391 on a proposed Hawaii/Irish trade commission, HB 1361, HB 1384 on an AI advisory council, HB 1292, and HB 1308 on online sports wagering. Testimony on HB 671 focused on clarifying how Native Hawaiian categories should be defined for data purposes, with Eugene Tian noting Census data can tabulate Native Hawaiians alone but not those in combination with other races without special tabulation. HB 639 drew support from DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection, which said the bill should advance but may need amendments to align with existing consumer protection law and preserve OCP enforcement authority. HB 1384 received support from ETS, which said an AI advisory council would help establish governance and standards for state AI use. HB 1391 drew comments in support from DBEDT and one testifier who urged a broader U.S./Hawaii/EU framing rather than a bill focused on Ireland. HB 1361 was heard with no testimony in the excerpt, and HB 1292 received support from the Hawaii Community Development Authority and opposition from HGA, which warned the measure could open the door to privatizing or outsourcing government services. HB 1308 drew extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters arguing legalized online sports betting could generate revenue for education, housing, health care, child care, and problem gambling treatment, while opponents raised concerns about regulation, oversight, and the social impacts of gambling. Supporters included BetMGM, DraftKings, and the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund, while the Department of Taxation and Office of Information Practices also provided comments. The committee then moved into decision-making and adopted the chair’s recommendations to pass HB 671, HB 639, HB 1391, and HB 1384 with amendments, while HB 1361 and HB 1292 were deferred. For HB 1308, the chair outlined a substantial HD1 with changes including limiting the bill to internet-connected mobile or digital wagering platforms, shifting regulatory responsibility from DBED to DCCA, adding confidentiality language tied to UIPA, and using committee notes to reference other states’ tax percentages and agency testimony; members discussed the need for guardrails, and one member changed from a no vote to reservations, but the excerpt ends before the final vote is shown.

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• <00:07:03.520> and centers develop a screening and centers develop a screening and treatment
• and ICU screening for VTE.
• and ICU screening for VTE.
• Inpatient screening and ICU screening for VTE, and those two measures are applied to the quality metrics
• for VTE screening or recommendations. for VTE screening or recommendations.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• For elderly parole, to ensure that the screening is going to say that they can be released out in the
• These individuals need extra screenings.
• Nearly one-third of adolescents use screens until midnight or later.
• Nearly one-third of adolescents use screens until midnight or later, directly impairing their health,
• We actually have pretty good locks on our children where we have to approve their screen time and all

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened in Sacramento, established a quorum, offered a prayer and pledge, and then moved through the daily file with several procedural motions, including moving AB 1566 to the inactive file and removing SCR 177 from the consent calendar. The chamber then took up a series of bills, mostly on third reading, with many measures described by authors as support bills and passing with little or no opposition. Among the early items, AB 2257 on county jail accountability was presented but the call was moved before a recorded result was announced in the excerpt; AB 2529 on claims against public agencies passed 41-2; AB 2689 on affordable housing management passed 49-0; AB 1722 on fish and wildlife passed 51-0; AB 2071 on digital wellness instruction passed 54-0; AB 1976 on pedestrian and bicycle safety passed 42-17; AB 2012 on manufactured home transport passed 57-0; AB 2139 on surplus land and an Inland Empire soccer project passed 58-1; AB 1548 creating a Monterey Bay stewardship authority passed after the call was moved; AB 1707 allowing online electrician license renewal passed 60-0; AB 2105 on navigation app impacts passed 44-14; and AB 2051 on coastal resiliency permitting passed 46-6. The floor also approved a number of other measures with broad bipartisan support, including AB 2074 on streamlined housing development in transit-rich downtowns (55-5), AB 2129 on Cal Fire firefighter compensation (57-1), AB 2279 on communications (16-0), AB 2282 allowing Del Puerto Health Care District to provide emergency care in rural Patterson-area communities (64-0), AB 2316 extending school facilities hardship relief to charter schools (59-0), AB 2337 adding theft by a peace officer under color of authority to serious misconduct (68-0), AB 2374 creating a state designation for AANHPI-serving institutions (47-14), AB 2464 on energy (67-0), AB 2537 on cannabis (62-0), AB 2562 requiring suicide prevention plans at alcohol and drug treatment facilities (62-0), AB 2667 on vape products (62-0), and AB 2727 raising the threshold for elderly parole review for violent sex offenses (66-0). AB 1958, which clarifies procedures under the California Racial Justice Act, was taken up later and the author said he would accept Senate amendments, but the excerpt cuts off before the final vote is shown. AB 2313, allowing customers with planned gas service line replacements to opt into electrification, drew debate over cost shifts and equity concerns before passing 41-21. The most extensive debate centered on AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for accounts on social media platforms using addictive features and create an e-safety commission. The author and supporters from both parties framed the bill as a child-safety measure responding to research on anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and other harms, while also emphasizing protections for vulnerable youth and the need for age verification and ongoing oversight. Several members raised concerns about preserving access for LGBTQ youth, isolated rural youth, and others who rely on online spaces, but said they trusted the author’s approach and the commission structure. The bill drew strong bipartisan support in floor speeches from members who described it as necessary to protect children from addictive platform design, and the excerpt ends amid that debate without showing the final vote on AB 1709.

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• <01:53:25.280> for New Hampshire are routinely screened for New Hampshire are routinely screened
• <01:53:57.679> and countries rely on prenatal screening and countries rely on prenatal screening
• So the only women are already screened.
• <02:13:07.440> for pregnant woman gets screened for pregnant woman gets screened for hepatitis
• <02:15:28.079> tests but generally there are screening tests but generally there are screening

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So, if we're going to screen kids and we're going to progress monitor them, high school doesn't even
• So, if we're going to screen kids and we're going to progress monitor them, high school doesn't even
• kids and we're if we're going to screen kids and we're going<00:47:07.359> to<00:47:07.520>
• tell you when you look at the screening tell you when you look at the screening results<00:48:33.599
• second graders when if in screen second graders when if in kindergarten<00:49:21.119> and<00:

Keywords: 916, all

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• But beyond my own health, my story is a testament to one critical action: screening.
• . screening. screening.
• can be because my cancer was screenings can be because my cancer was found<00:09:10.480> on<00
• screenings they deserve. screenings they deserve.
• more than 1500 screenings and diagnostic tests,<00:10:13.760> over<00:10:14.240> 6,000

Keywords: 916, all

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• The language is on the screen.
• <00:01:58.640> we<00:01:58.840> have<00:01:59.119> our screen we have our screen
• ago so the language is on the screen ago so the language is on the screen this<00:02:39.800>
• So the chart on the screen, the blue bars are the nominal increases for HUT revenues.
• So the chart on the screen, the blue bars are the nominal increases for HUT revenues.

Bills: HF1167, HF1242

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

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• Breast cancer screening,<00:10:00.480> colerectile<00:10:01.680> screening,<00:10:02.160
• > you screening, colerectile screening, you screening, colerectile screening, you can<00:10:02.480
• ,<00:10:30.399> BMI, screening, BMI, screening, BMI, H1C<00:10:33.279> levels,<00:10:33.920
• H1C levels, breast cancer screenings. H1C levels, breast cancer screenings.
• , and cancer screenings.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings. A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting. Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.

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• , as we're watching the prosecutors walking through in many cases without any screening at all while
• we're standing there with the jury pool in our cases waiting to be screened.
• <00:48:38.200> it in our cases waiting to be screened it in our cases waiting to be screened
• a case a public defender has this screen a case a public defender has roughly<01:03:19.799> four<
• <01:04:03.880> those<01:04:04.000> are and if you look at that screen those are and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They make a decision at that point whether to screen it in for investigation and assessment or to screen
• However, some screens do result in a call to law enforcement.
• > do screen it out.
• However, some screens do screen it out.
• It intake because it was a screen out.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• House Bill cardiovascular pre-screening.
• <00:21:33.080> for create an extra level of screening for create an extra level of screening
• Association, provide a list of screening Association, provide a list of screening questions<00:21
• House Bill 1625, public health, newborn screening program, fees and core conditions.
• <01:18:19.320> for tested and screened for tested and screened for um<01:18:20.680> for

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

Summary: The House convened with 129 members present, read the prior journal, and then took up a series of third-reading bills. Early action included unanimous passage of HB 159 (mail theft), HB 412 (child support and driver’s license suspension), HB 912 (trap-neuter-return policies for community cats), HB 914 (Worcester County Board of License Commissioners membership), HB 558 (Prince George’s County wine festival licenses), HB 1400 (shellfish aquaculture penalties), and HB 1463 (Anne Arundel County Board of Education constituent services liaison). HB 582, dealing with Prince George’s County alcoholic beverages licenses and voter registration requirements, drew brief debate over whether it removed or retained a voter registration condition; it ultimately passed 119-12. HB 846, a property tax exemption for the Hagerstown multi-use sports and events facility, passed 126-7 after a system delay interrupted proceedings. Several bills prompted more substantive discussion. HB 1218, the Safe and Healthy Homes for All Act, drew opposing explanations over a proposed public registry of properties with housing violations; supporters said it would help identify serious housing problems and improve compliance, while opponents objected to publicly naming private properties based on administrative findings. It passed 99-36. HB 525, the Maryland Phone-Free Schools Act, passed 135-1 after questions about enforcement, with supporters comparing it to ordinary classroom discipline. HB 1483, allowing out-of-state clinical professional counseling and social work providers to use telehealth for continuity of care, passed 135-0 after clarification that it applies to people moving into Maryland and allows a six-month continuity period. HB 1504, the Pedestrian Safety Act, passed unanimously. Later, HB 664 (Cecil County alcoholic beverages license quota) passed 134-1, and HB 837 (cardiovascular pre-screening for student athletic activities) passed 133-2 after the sponsor explained that reporting requirements were removed for cost reasons and the bill now mainly requires screening questions. HB 925, regulating PFAS in sewage sludge applied to farmland, generated the most extended debate: one delegate argued the bill’s limits were too weak and lacked liability for industry actors, while supporters said it establishes the first limits, requires wastewater treatment plants to reduce PFAS, and leaves room for future tightening; it passed 130-7. HB 1370, authorizing a pilot stop-sign monitoring program in Rising Sun, passed 109-26. HB 649, expanding Maryland Commission on Civil Rights enforcement to higher education discrimination claims, passed 100-35 after supporters said current protections are stronger for K-12 than for colleges. The House also passed HB 512 on compensation for Anne Arundel County license commissioners and inspectors, and the session continued into HB 661 on commemorative months.

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• efforts of the General Assembly, we now have colorectal, prostate, and lung for early detection screenings
• efforts of the General Assembly, we now have colorectal, prostate, and lung for early detection screenings
• , prostate, and lung for early colctyl, prostate, and lung for early detection<00:19:26.720> screenings
• <00:19:27.919> But<00:19:28.080> should<00:19:28.320> you detection screenings
• But should you detection screenings.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 34 members present. The chamber approved the journal from January 28, received notice that the House had passed House Bills 56, 320, 366, and 389 and requested concurrence, and heard a report that second-reading bills were sent to the Rules Committee. Committee reports advanced several measures, including Senate Bills 1, 3, 48, 84, 102, and 122, which were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar. The Senate also received new bills and resolutions, including measures on SNAP benefits, unemployment insurance, medical licensing, proxy advisory services, child protection, disabled veterans, public school construction, and a concurrent resolution encouraging nuclear workforce training at Kentucky universities. The Rules Committee posted Senate Bills 20, 34, and 68 for the next regular orders, and the Committee on Committees referred Senate Resolutions 60, 61, 63, 64, and 65 to the floor. Senate Floor Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3 was introduced. Several honorary and memorial resolutions were adopted, including Senate Resolution 63 honoring Reverend George Clifton Currington, Sr., Senate Resolution 49 honoring Dr. Jacqueline Sugarman, and Senate Resolution 31 designating Suits and Sneakers Day to recognize cancer patients, survivors, and advocates. Senators spoke at length about cancer awareness, personal family experiences, and Kentucky’s efforts to improve screening and treatment access. Announcements were made about an oversight committee meeting after adjournment and a Kentucky State Police Professional Association breakfast the next morning. The Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.

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• New Mexico's literacy policy components align with other states' guidance and accountability for screening
• , targeted interventions to support the acquisition of core content, and that includes universal screening
• example, ensures all literacy instruction. is evidence-based and provides guidance on universal screening
• after Florida's reading law, placing a heavy emphasis on prevention of reading difficulties through screening
• The public education department should also consider providing screening criteria and an assessment tool

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• AND THE 2023 2024 SCHOOL YEAR IDENTIFIED VARIOUS SUB RECIPIENTS, SOME OF WHO YOU SEE LISTED ON THE SCREEN
• THESE SUB RECIPIENTS INCLUDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND WE DO HAVE THOSE LISTED ON THE SCREEN.
• PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE ALONG WITH THESE RECIPIENTS LISTED ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE SCREEN, THEY
• YOU CAN SEE THE THREE BUCKETS, THREE COLUMNS YOU HAVE ON THE SCREEN WITH UNIVERSAL SUPPORT, TARGETED
• -- IN ESSENCE WE ARE NOT ABLE TO DO THE WORK WE DO WITHOUT PARTNERSHIPS AND AS YOU CAN SEE ON THE SCREEN

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Um, we, we have closed a significant number of those through the pre-screening process and through the
• advanced screening process in our office.
• We have about 149 cases that are still left to be screened for viability.
• Um, and, and we, and, and through our, through our screening of the cases, we go back and we, we look
• Uh, contract attorneys that that assist us in that screening process, um, because particularly for the

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• Representative Frentz has a bill, 3769, which is a DOC policy bill related to substance use and TV screening
• Representative Frentz has a bill, 3769, which is a DOC policy bill related to substance use and TV screening
• Representative Frentz has a bill, 3769, which is a DOC policy bill related to substance use and TV screening

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3990, Chair Novotny’s bill, as the vehicle for a public safety policy package. Members were told the DE1 amendment had been posted for public review, so no formal action would be taken at this meeting; the committee planned to act on the bill at the next hearing on March 25. Chair Novotny said questions from Judiciary on the original bill had been addressed or were still being worked on, and he expressed hope the bill would pass out the next day. Non-partisan staff walked through the DE1 amendment, explaining that it combines multiple bills into one package. The included provisions covered BCA fraud investigations and administrative subpoenas, disaster assistance reporting dates, DOC policy on substance use and TV screening, raising the kratom possession/sale age to 21, DOC facility licensing, restitution considerations for early release, BCA data collection and local law enforcement reimbursements, public employer review of applicants with criminal convictions, victim notification and minor-victim privacy protections, second-degree murder language involving out-of-state protection orders, increased penalties for certain coercion offenses tied to non-consensual image dissemination, and reporting when law enforcement deploys chemical irritants. No one signed up to testify, and there were no votes or formal amendments acted on during the meeting. The chair noted that additional amendments were expected at the next hearing, and the meeting adjourned without further action.

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• Texans, like many across the country, are increasingly glued to screens, at the expense of their mental
• According to an article published... ...in the National Library of Medicine, excess screen time contributes
• It's a simple reminder that there's more to life than what's on the screen.

Bills: SB2801, SB2232, SCR18

Keywords: SB 2801, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Wildlife Code, field trial permit, hunting dog field trial, coonhound trial, dog trial, squirrel hunting, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals, hunting license exemption, wildlife management, public land permit, private land hunting, game fish and water safety account, permit fee, commission rules, Parks and Wildlife Department, Unplug Texas Day, digital detox