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• They work long hours, wear many hats, and often serve in regions where backup is miles or counties away
• wearing the gear, wearing the jackets and the gear, are actually pulled over at a higher rate than the general
• They are explicitly barred from enforcing unrelated criminal laws or engaging in general policing such
• officers still will retain authority to act on felonies, breach of the peace, and emergencies under general

Bills: HB5097, HB5513, SB523, SB857, SB964, SB1101, SB2143, SB2332, SB2383, HB 1108

Keywords: criminal history, background checks, government code, licensing, information access, rural law enforcement, child care grants, community support, law enforcement retention, advisory committee, SB 523, Texas driver’s license, alternative address, residential address, confidential address, address confidentiality, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Transportation Code, Section 521.1211

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• I first served as superintendent from 2003 to 2011 and then was elected to become Attorney General.
• A police officer who was experienced and brave did not wait for backup but immediately arrested him.
• Because I’m a former attorney general, I want to be sure there’s no fraud and no abuse, so I hired, for
• Madam Chair, members, Senate Bill 1582 appropriates $3.2 million from the state general fund in fiscal
• Additionally, the FY 23 budget appropriated a total of $20 million from the state general fund to the

Bills: SB1074, SB1327, SB1475, SB1582, SB1583, SB1598

Keywords: student discipline, classroom management, temporary removal, administrative action, education policy, foreign relations, university governance, research security, international agreements, Arizona Board of Regents, interscholastic activities, student eligibility, criminal offenses, school district, youth sports, academic participation, conduct, planned communities, homeowners association, HOA

Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard a presentation from Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne focused on school safety, academic improvement, career and technical education, ESA oversight, and teacher pay. Horne argued that students cannot learn without safe schools and urged more funding for school police officers, citing threats and violent incidents. He also highlighted Project Momentum, tutoring, attendance, classroom phone restrictions, the Student Industry Partnership, expanded ESA participation, and his call to use Proposition 123 land trust funds for direct teacher raises. In response to a question, he said the department is using AI tools, residency checks, and investigators to reduce ESA fraud and abuse. The committee then considered SB 1074, which would require written certification from a principal or administrator before a student removed for discipline could return to class. Horne and the sponsor said the bill would support teachers and hold administrators accountable, while opponents from the Arizona Education Association argued it was redundant, could undermine administrator judgment and FERPA-protected information, and would not address the root causes of classroom disruption. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also heard SB 1327, as amended by a strike-everything amendment requiring Arizona public universities to adopt and report on research security policies to protect against foreign adversary threats and preserve federal funding eligibility. Support came from the sponsor, State Armor, and the Arizona Board of Regents, and the amended bill passed 5-2. Members next approved SB 1475, which bars students convicted of, or admitting to, certain serious offenses from participating in school-sponsored interscholastic activities, with some discussion about rehabilitation, school discretion, and whether a readmittance process should exist. Supporters said the measure was needed for accountability and uniformity after a particularly egregious case; opponents warned it could remove an important rehabilitative outlet. The bill passed 4-3. The committee then advanced SB 1582 and SB 1583, both related to school safety interoperability funding and technical corrections; SB 1582 passed 4-2, and SB 1583, as amended, passed 4-2. Finally, SB 1598, which appropriates $500,000 for school and community gardens, passed unanimously 5-0 after testimony that gardens serve as hands-on learning spaces and supportive environments for students.

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• > Government Senate File One, General Government Senate File One, General Government Appropriations
• this point on a general policy issue. this point on a general policy issue.
• <01:15:08.320> So special revenue to general fund. So special revenue to general fund.
• <01:20:29.360> fund The JAC added $3 million general fund The JAC added $3 million general
• increases from non-general that salary increases from non-general fund<02:09:23.199> sources<

Keywords: 916, all

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• And then you see things like the backup control fund um and a few others that have um that are generally
• And then you see things like the backup control fund um and a few others that have um that are generally
• And then you see things like the backup control fund um and a few others that have um that are generally
• It's not general funds.
• It's not general funds. CapEx funding. It's not general funds.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 19 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received an invocation from Reverend Kenny McGill, and approved dispensing with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The chamber then spent a substantial amount of time introducing guests in the galleries, including local officials, electric cooperative and farm bureau representatives, a doctor of the day, and student groups, with repeated recognition of workers involved in storm recovery and other public service efforts. Senators also offered brief remarks of support for Senator Warren Barnett’s recovery. The main business was the appropriations calendar. Senator Hopkins gave an overview of the budget process and projected FY 2027 general fund figures, noting that the Senate was still early in the process, had only considered Senate-originated bills, and was awaiting House bills such as education and Medicaid. He highlighted major budget pressures and items including university professor pay raises, agricultural unit increases, education enhancement funds, CAPEX projects, TRICARE funding, and a veterans home appropriation. He also noted that some bills were final passage while others contained reverse repealers and would go to conference. The Senate then considered several appropriations bills. Senate Bill 3051, the Department of Finance and Administration budget and related agencies, was explained by Senator DeBar; it included reductions tied to vacancy projections, contractual and nonrecurring funding changes, and reappropriations for America 250, the Capital City Water Project, coronavirus fiscal recovery expenses, and Bureau of Buildings invoices. It was adopted and passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 3052, the Governor’s Office and Mansion budget, was presented as final action without a reverse repealer, with funding reduced from last year due to the loss of federal GEAR and EANS funds; it also passed by morning roll call. Senate Bill 3053, IHL general support, included a $2,000 professor raise and a $20 million CAPEX item, with a total budget of about $1.673 billion; it passed. Senate Bill 3054, IHL subsidiary programs, was explained as having no dollars over LBR and a total of $87.8 million, with a reverse repealer; after a brief question about the university professor raises, it too was adopted and passed.

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• So our overall conclusion is that the office generally did not comply with the criteria we tested
• I just think it's important to point out we had, a year or two ago, the attorney general in with his
• in and uh with his attorney general in and uh with his audit<00:48:25.839> and<00:48:26.000><
• I think just a general comment that, you know, Minnesotans expect good government.
• I think just a general that assurance.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the legislative auditor on a performance audit of the governor’s office and lieutenant governor’s office covering July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. The audit reviewed receipts, inventory, payroll, and non-payroll expenditures and found 12 findings, concluding the office generally did not comply with the criteria tested because of internal control deficiencies. The auditor said four of five prior findings that remained relevant were not fully resolved, and that the problems were widespread across financial operations, creating opportunities for waste and fraud, though no evidence of wrongdoing or misuse of funds was found. The main findings involved weak segregation of duties, late vendor payments, inaccurate reimbursements and vendor payments, missing documentation, and poor receipt management. Auditors said one employee handled purchasing, receiving, payment processing, and inventory functions without adequate oversight; vendors were often paid late, resulting in more than $1,000 in late/reactivation fees; reimbursements and some state airplane payments contained errors; and many vendor payments, reimbursements, and purchasing card transactions lacked required support. The office also failed to collect about $12,000 for events at the governor’s residence, did not fully process several deposits, and lacked documentation for some billed or deposited amounts. Members reacted strongly to the repeated control failures and the lack of documentation, with several saying the issues were pervasive and concerning even if the dollar amounts were not large. Questions focused on whether the problems reflected different treatment of vendors versus employee expenses, whether restitution was being sought, and whether legislation was needed. The auditor responded that the state already has the necessary policies and procedures, and that the issue is implementation and oversight by the governor’s office, not new legislation. The auditor also said the governor’s office had been receptive and had begun taking steps to address the findings.

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• Each year we generate about $150,000 for groups like Alzheimer's Alliance, Northeast Texas CASA, and
• There is backup. There is one more witness. Oh, of course, Mr. Bresnan, Steve Bresnan here.
• Doug Jennings, general counsel for TDLR, happy to, uh, uh, here to testify on the bill.
• Doug Jennings, general counsel for TDLR here to testify on the bill.
• I'm a deputy general counsel for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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• This service is offered across multiple school districts and was established by the General Assembly
• school districts and was established by school districts and was established by the<00:04:37.800> general
• <00:04:38.199> assembly<00:04:38.800> in the general assembly in the general assembly
• uh we have a lot of different general uh we have a lot of different bands<00:15:15.279> uh<00
• She also pulled in for backup the county clerk from Franklin County, Jeff Hancock. Ms.

Keywords: Consideration of HB 73 02:23 Consideration of HB 441 07:24 Consideration of HB 462 18:44, 958, all

Summary: The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and considered three bills. House Bill 73, as amended by committee substitute, added We Lead CS to the list of agencies participating in the Teachers’ Retirement System administrative provisions. The sponsor explained the bill corrects an oversight involving a computer science education service provider established in 2022. A question about fiscal impact was answered with no expected fiscal note or actuarial impact. The committee adopted the substitute and passed HB 73 19-0 with favorable expression. House Bill 441 addressed teacher shortages by expanding the number of retired teachers and critical-shortage-area teachers school districts may hire. The sponsor said districts could hire retired teachers up to 10% of staff and critical shortage area teachers up to 10%, replacing lower current limits and a temporary COVID-era provision that had expired. Members asked about work limits, salary rules, and how often shortage areas are identified; the sponsor said retired teachers remain subject to existing earnings limits, critical shortage teachers are paid at least a rank-two, 10-year salary, and shortage areas are identified annually by the Commissioner of Education. Supportive comments noted the bill was a stopgap and that long-term solutions should include recruitment, retention, and pay. The committee passed HB 441 19-0 with favorable expression. House Bill 462 would allow county clerks to correct marriage applications or licenses by affidavit, without requiring a lawsuit in circuit court, when there are obvious errors or omissions. The Kenton County clerk and another clerk testified that the change would help people who need corrected records for Social Security, Real ID, inheritance, and other legal purposes, while still preserving data needed by Vital Statistics. Members described the bill as a practical efficiency measure. The committee passed HB 462 19-0 with favorable expression, and the meeting then adjourned.

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• It's not that does not measure their abilities, generally encompasses about one percent of the statewide
• It's hard to draw generalized conclusions and really the fight.
• multifaceted approach to making these mid-year promotion decisions as it relates to acceleration in general
• But in general, we have not had any widespread issues related to come.
• General, I will note, though, again, Nape is based on a sample. >> Not all. >> States teach the same

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So you have generators. Generators have expenses.
• You generate someplace.
• <00:15:05.600> Your two, there's generation. Your two, there's generation.
• <00:15:14.399> Generators<00:15:15.279> have So you have generators.
• Generators have So you have generators.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• While we have seen poverty decrease for the general population since 2012, it has...
• Our proposal is for $74.8 million General Fund ongoing in 2025-26.
• Overall, it could be upwards of billions in additional state General Fund costs.
• SSI is federally funded, and SSP is funded by the state General Fund.
• You were very specific about $15 million ongoing, but you said non-General Fund.

Summary: The joint Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused first on long-term services and supports for older adults, especially the “forgotten/overlooked middle” who earn too much for Medi-Cal but cannot afford private long-term care. Administration witnesses from DHCS, the Department of Aging, and Social Services described Medicare’s limited long-term care coverage, Medi-Cal’s role, the elimination of the Medi-Cal asset test, and ongoing state studies and listening sessions on financing options. Testimony from advocates and researchers emphasized rising homelessness among older adults, the need for better navigation and coordination across health, aging, housing, and social service systems, and short-term policy steps such as share-of-cost reform, housing stability supports, and protecting home- and community-based services. Members highlighted the need for a coordinated, no-wrong-door approach and asked for the most impactful budget investments to address affordability and homelessness risk. The second major topic was the Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) program. CDA reported that CBAS helps participants remain in the community, that 304 centers operate statewide serving about 42,000 people, and that demand is stable but access gaps remain in some regions. DHCS explained that a 2024 rate increase authorized by SB 159 became inoperative after Proposition 35, and that a separate 10% rate change on the fee schedule was the result of a DHCS system error; the department said it would not require recoupment, though managed care plans may act under their contracts. CBAS providers and advocates warned that reimbursement rates have not kept pace with costs, that several centers have closed, and that clawbacks could trigger more closures. They requested $74.8 million ongoing General Fund to close part of the rate gap and preserve the program, while members expressed concern about closures and the cost savings of keeping people out of more expensive institutional care. The hearing then moved to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and statewide collective bargaining. CDSS reviewed provider recruitment and retention efforts, including electronic timesheets, direct deposit, and the now-completed IHSS Career Pathways program, which trained more than 59,000 providers. CDSS also summarized its AB 102 workgroup report on statewide versus regional bargaining, saying the final report would be sent to the Legislature soon and that statewide bargaining appeared more viable than regional bargaining, though it would require clear statutory scope and major fiscal changes. The department estimated that each $1 per hour statewide wage increase would cost at least $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion annually. Labor advocates argued that IHSS wages, benefits, and training are too inconsistent across counties and called for statewide bargaining, consumer participation, and ongoing state funding. County representatives supported stronger wages but cautioned that counties need protection from new costs and administrative burdens, and consumer advocates warned that moving bargaining to the state could weaken local consumer control and the program’s consumer-driven structure.

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• <00:11:44.520> of and a place where the next generation of and a place where the next generation
• what $370 million will be generated what $370 million will be generated through<01:14:39.000>
• new generation, whether it's generation<01:23:09.320> of<01:23:09.400> electricity<01:
• 23:10.040> or<01:23:10.240> revenue, generation of electricity or revenue, generation of
• going into the general fund. going into the general fund.

Bills: HF4841, HF4234, HF3697

Keywords: Hennepin County, sales tax, health care facilities, ballpark improvements, tax revenue, HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund

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• I was just kind of a general user.
• So we are asking also for notice to the Attorney General.”
• This is the first generation ever in recorded history that is actually performing worse than the generation
• AB 2025 doesn't prohibit the use of generative AI listings.
• Again, general discounts, I think that we generally want to exempt.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Generally, the minimum revenue calculation subject to the Texas Franchise Tax is for the Committee on
• Generally, the minimum revenue calculation subject to the Texas Franchise Tax is for the Committee on
• This relates to certain authorities of the Adjutant General of Procurement and Construction.
• HB5505 by Morales of Harris relates to the requirements for backup electric generator connections for
• HB5633 by Guillen relates to the operation of Texas Backup Power.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Corporations in general are viewed primarily as tax collectors for the state.
• I come from a family-owned company that's fifth generation.
• I come from a family-owned company that's fifth generation.
• It's because of a lot of really good things about our state in general.
• taken pains to protect over Generations taken pains to protect over Generations that<00:57:01.240

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If we don't have a backup and compliance in getting people where we need to be, then we can lose our

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• with the State Personnel Office, along with DFA, the Department of Finance Administration, and the General
• Unfortunately, the bank and bills do not wait for you to get better, so if it were not for generous donations
• Anthony Montoya, General Counsel for P-E-R-A. Thank you, Madam Chair, members.
• The last time that we went through this, we had a doctor retire, and it's difficult in general to get
• But yes, in general, to find individuals who are willing to step outside of their practice, give up their

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The House Labor, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee met and first heard House Memorial 7, which asks Legislative Council Service, the State Personnel Office, DFA, and GSD to study the use of temporary, term, seasonal, casual, on-call, and other non-regular classifications in state government. The memorial was presented as a response to concerns that some workers are repeatedly terminated and rehired, sometimes after a one-day break, to avoid regular status and associated benefits. Testimony from CWA and AFSCME described long-term temporary workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center and other agencies who allegedly do full-time work without health insurance, retirement, leave, or consistent pay progression, and who in some cases were denied union coverage. Committee members questioned the scope, definitions of temporary employment, and whether the issue should instead be referred to the state auditor; the sponsor said the study would gather data and recommendations first. The committee voted due pass, and House Memorial 7 passed unanimously. The committee then heard House Bill 177, which appropriates funds to the Veterans Services Department to contract for shelter and care of service and companion animals so veterans can access housing, medical care, and other services without fearing separation from their pets. Support came from the Veterans Services Department, Animal Protection New Mexico, and the Veterans and Military Families Caucus/Veterans Integration Center, all of whom said pets are often a barrier to veterans seeking care and that existing community-based animal boarding models could be used. The bill received no opposition, and the committee voted due pass with no opposition. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 43, a PERA cleanup bill intended to update and clarify the Public Employees Retirement Act and align it with administrative practice. Testimony focused on a provision allowing PERA to use licensed physicians, including out-of-state physicians who can be licensed in New Mexico, to serve on the disability review process when needed so disability cases are not delayed. Committee members raised concerns about ensuring medical expertise and avoiding abuse of the licensing flexibility, but PERA explained the change was meant to address recruitment difficulties and maintain timely review. The committee voted due pass on House Bill 43.

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• We got a backup. First time this session. Bup members. All right, we got a photo of. We have a sub.
• And you are representing the Baptist General Convention of Texas Christian Life Commission, and you are
• I'm the director of public policy for, uh, the Baptist General Convention of Texas Christian Life Commission
• some kind of odd comments because I'm traditionally kind of opposed to any appointed commissions in general
• We have seen generation after generation where that attitude about Jewish people can lead.

Bills: HB 346, HB 1360, HB 1510, HB 1606, HB 1804, HB 1805, HB 2156, HB 2391, HB 2767, HB 3022, HB 3044, HB 3272, HB 3293, HB 3493, HB 3809, HB 3824, HJR 110, HB 2463

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, Texas Utilities Code, electric utility, retail electric provider, municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, transmission line

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• April of 2021 requiring review and designation of civil cases as either complex, streamlined, or general
• They used their backup trial divisions to create supplemental trial and summary judgment calendars.
• the other types of problem-solving courts, even though the ones that we have for drug courts do generally
• management retirement status is one of the classes recognized by the Division of Retirement, and it's generally
• But there are other executive leadership positions in the court System, our general counsels, some of

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and heard several Office of the State Courts Administrator presentations. Judge Mark Mahan discussed the impact of 2023’s HB 837 litigation reforms on court operations, explaining that the law’s changes to comparative negligence, filing deadlines, collateral source evidence, premises liability, bad faith claims, attorney’s fees, and offer-of-judgment rules triggered a major March 2023 civil filing surge. He described how filings tripled statewide, with especially large increases in auto negligence and premises liability cases, and outlined how circuits responded through active case management, added resources, and workflow changes. Members asked whether the bill’s immediate effective date contributed to the surge and whether clearance rates would normalize over time; Judge Mahan said the court system viewed its response as a success and expected rates to settle as the backlog is worked through. The committee then received a presentation on problem-solving courts from Jennifer Grandal and Judge Nina Richardson. Grandal reviewed Florida’s drug courts, mental health courts, veterans courts, dependency and early childhood courts, noting statewide best-practice standards, annual reporting requirements, funding sources, and data collection systems. Judge Richardson gave a local perspective on treatment courts, emphasizing that they address underlying mental health and substance use issues, rely on judicial supervision and sanctions as well as incentives, and help participants achieve recovery and avoid reoffending. She said the programs are accountable, transparent, and effective, and thanked the Legislature for continued support. Finally, Judge Rachel Nordby and Eric McClure outlined the judicial branch’s legislative agenda. Nordby summarized the Supreme Court workgroup’s recommendations to expand Florida’s vexatious litigant law, including broader coverage, fewer qualifying adverse cases, a longer lookback period, and a public records exemption for stricken defamatory or sham material. McClure then highlighted additional agenda items: modernizing the duty-judge statute, expanding senior management retirement eligibility, authorizing additional judgeships based on workload studies, removing the statutory cap on court-ordered nonbinding arbitration compensation, protecting appellate clerks’ personal information, allowing alternative authentication for certain judicial notarizations, and creating a hearsay exception for guardian ad litem reports and testimony. No votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after member introductions and staff introductions.

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• So it's really just a way to make it so that the general public also can file late at most once every
• public also can file late at general public also can file late at most<00:08:40.399> once<00:
• So I'm just asking you a general question.
• <00:23:26.000> What<00:23:26.159> do asking you a general question.
• What do asking you a general question.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• , that they don't run, we're not running the data center on diesel generator.
• It calls for 5.3 gigawatts of new generation by 2030. Year.
• One of the things is the power generation.
• What are some of the forms of energy generation that the data centers use?
• I think that covers the general categories.

Keywords: 959, house, all