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• Remember, it's home-occupant dependent.
• Remember, it's home occupant dependent. My wife likes to keep the house at about 73 degrees.
• As the previous testifier said, energy use is dependent on the occupant, for instance, just as one small

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• of money in that as we're looking at our food insecurities and the economic development to the dependency
• As they start losing officers, and we know APD doesn't have enough, we're going to have to depend on
• So it depends on the statute of the fund, but you may have to then also make a different appropriation

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

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• Students' learning experience should not depend on their zip code. Extending bus depreciation.
• we can continue delivering safe, reliable care in community-based settings for the residents who depend
• Who depend on us. Thank you.

Bills: SB5998

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: fiscal appropriations, budget, state funding, financial management, operating expenses, 904, all

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• manipulation of intoxication, withholding identifying documents, the deliberate creation of financial dependency
• It can involve manipulation through addiction, withholding identification, creating financial dependence
• We will also likely be back doing it again in another special session depending on what our friends over

Bills: SB10 , SB16 , SB6 , SB 6 , SB 10 , SB 16

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security, SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life

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• And the state agency is the only ones that we can depend on now, as well as local government, to get
• through this time when we cannot depend on federal funds.
• Again, I thank you because our future totally depends on the ongoing work that we give and that we bring

Committee: House Water & Natural Resources Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• standard sort of across the state for working state and locals together, because right now it sort of depends
• on the region, depends on the local, depends on who answers the phone at the state.

Committee: Joint Joint Transportation Committee

Summary: The meeting began with introductions from members of the Joint Transportation Committee and a presentation from the Association of Washington Cities and the public works directors of Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland. The cities described the Quad Cities region as one of the fastest-growing in the state and outlined shared transportation priorities that align with the committee’s focus on safety, multimodal access, climate resilience, and economic development. They emphasized Vision Zero efforts, complete streets, ADA accessibility, regional trail and bike/pedestrian planning, and coordinated long-range transportation and land-use planning to manage growth. The city officials also discussed major funding and delivery challenges, including rising construction costs, project phasing, pavement preservation, right-of-way acquisition, and delays caused by state and federal permitting and review processes. They highlighted regional cooperation through the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments, Good Roads, and local funding tools such as impact fees, transportation benefit districts, REET, tax increment financing, and state and federal grants. Specific projects discussed included Richland’s SR 240/Aaron Drive complete streets project and downtown connectivity work, Kennewick’s Columbia Center Boulevard improvements and rail study, Pasco’s Court/Road 68, Sylvester Street corridor, I-182 bridge/interchange work, and a new north-south bridge study, and West Richland’s SR 224 Red Mountain corridor project, which officials said was awarded under budget and is scheduled to begin construction. Committee members asked questions about sidewalk connections to schools, state-agency right-of-way timelines, apprenticeship utilization, contractor selection, and whether complete streets requirements add burdens to pavement preservation projects. The city officials said new development is generally meeting sidewalk standards, but older infill areas remain a gap; that state right-of-way transactions can take much longer than expected; that apprenticeship requirements are common but harder for smaller contractors and local labor markets; and that low-bid contracting leaves little room to screen for performance history. They also said complete streets requirements are usually manageable on major projects but can be difficult to absorb in smaller preservation work. The committee then shifted to a JTC-funded study on transit-oriented development, presented by Urban Institute researcher Yona Freemark. The study examined TOD conditions in 33 cities in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Clark, and Spokane counties near rail and bus rapid transit stations. Freemark said Washington’s housing affordability crisis is severe, especially near transit, and found that high-cost cities have seen more development near stations but also signs of gentrification and loss of affordable housing, while lower-cost cities have had less development and worsening affordability relative to income. He identified barriers including high debt costs, land costs, infrastructure costs, zoning and parking rules, and limited subsidies for affordable housing. He recommended more neighborhood infrastructure funding near stations, stronger affordable housing investment, and better use of public land, noting that HB 1491 and related legislation are already changing some local requirements.

Transcript Highlights:

• We're dependent on energy generation interconnected with other states, other countries as well.
• We're dependent on energy generation interconnected with other states, other countries as well.
• Ecosystems, wildlife, local communities depend on clean water. Uh, this can be important.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Voter confidence depends on clear, enforceable laws that leave no room for doubt.
• We already have bifurcated ballots depending on what precinct you're voting in.
• wrote this this morning, something that many Texans can't do because they are tied to their jobs, dependent

Bills: HB2442 , HB3697 , HB4288 , HB5256 , HB5337 , HB5362 , HJR161

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: HB 2442, Texas Election Code, Election Code Section 84.001, early voting, ballot by mail, mail ballot, absentee voting, runoff election, primary runoff, general runoff, voter application, election administration, county election officials, opt-out, voter choice, mail voting, ballot application, voting by mail, Election Code, size requirements

Transcript Highlights:

• engaging in honest dialogue advocating for equity and reminding us all that the prosperity of Texas depends
• This return discretion to school districts to utilize ISS to address misconduct depending on the nature
• So if there is a significant disruption, it might only be one time, depending on- on how tired, you know

Bills: HB 120 , HB20 , HB150 , HB6 , HB 100 , HB 124 , HB210 , HB215 , HB1393 , HB1587 , HB 1151 , HB 1268 , HB142 , HB451 , HB39 , HB 102 , HB 126 , HB290 , HB300 , HB2143 , HJR2 , HB147 , HJR6 , HB 120 , HB20 , HB150 , HB6 , HB 100 , HB 124 , HB210 , HB215 , HB1393 , HB1587 , HB 1151 , HB 1268 , HB142 , HB451 , SB1

Keywords: career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, mental health, telehealth

Transcript Highlights:

• Advancements in nuclear energy offer promising opportunities for delivering clean, firm, and dependable
• Our state's vitality depends on the stability of these sectors, and the new division would regularly
• It depends on how the ownership structure is.

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, received a House message that H.B. 422 had passed the House, and heard gubernatorial nominations for the Council on Sex Offender Treatment. The chamber also recognized the Doctor of the Day and several visiting groups and adopted a resolution designating June 20, 2025, as Texas Nuclear Legislative Day. Members then considered and passed several bills and resolutions, often by suspending the regular order and the constitutional three-day rule. SB 311 passed to final passage on the Texas Supreme Court’s writ power. SB 883, on off-label prescription access for COVID-19 treatment, passed to engrossment. SB 1706, creating an Open Meetings Act exception for certain defense, military, and aerospace deliberations, passed despite concerns from Sen. Eckhardt that the bill’s use of “deliberate” could weaken open-government protections. CS SB 1677, directing a study on diabetes-related amputations, passed with support from Sen. Menendez. SB 1967 expanded flood infrastructure fund eligibility to certain multipurpose projects, and SB 1255, a cleanup bill on mold assessor and remediator regulation, passed unanimously. The Senate also approved CS SJR 40 and CS SB 871, which would change emergency and disaster law to require legislative involvement after prolonged or widespread emergencies and to limit gubernatorial suspension powers, with Sen. Eckhardt questioning whether the bill could slow urgent business closures during a disaster. Additional measures passed included SB 1426 transferring management of the First Capital State Historic Site to the Texas Historical Commission, SB 249 requiring TxDOT to fund memorial markers for fallen peace officers, SB 1592 centralizing collection of hotel occupancy taxes from accommodation intermediaries, SB 1271 allowing concurrent jurisdiction on military installations for certain juvenile matters, SB 745 creating a higher penalty for intoxication manslaughter involving multiple deaths, SB 365 shortening the academic fresh start waiting period at public colleges, and SB 1171 adjusting compensation and standards for certain Texas Juvenile Justice Department inspector general employees. CS SB 36, creating a Homeland Security Division within DPS, passed after questions about its relationship to federal homeland security and its focus on border security and critical infrastructure. The latter part of the session focused heavily on CS SB 38, a major eviction and squatter-related bill. Sen. Bettencourt described widespread squatter cases and argued the bill, with a Moody amendment, would clarify notice and eviction procedures while balancing property-owner and tenant rights. Sen. West said he supported addressing squatters but worried the broader eviction changes could harm vulnerable renters, especially single mothers, and said he would vote present not voting. The discussion continued with additional testimony from Sen. Kolkhorst about the need for a balanced eviction process.

Transcript Highlights:

• more and more bills just trying to codify the law, which can change from what... year to the next, depending
• The young minds that we need and depend on and our constitution in this state requires. requires us to
• But depending on whether the person seeking to register had proof of citizenship, they would be registered

Keywords: HCR65, HCR19, Senate resolutions, memorial, community impact, legislative proceedings

Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c><00:15:03.920><c> on</c><00:15:04.079><c> the</c> right I guess it would depend on the right I guess
• it would depend on the size<00:15:04.480><c> of</c><00:15:04.639><c> the</c><00:15:04.839><c> request

Committee: Senate Government Operations

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 412 HD1, which would expand the definition of lobbying to include certain communications with high-level officials about procurement decisions and create presumptions regarding lobbying on behalf of private clients. The State Ethics Commission and State Procurement Office supported the measure, saying it would improve transparency and align Hawaii with other states, while the Hawaii Primary Care Association opposed it over concerns that employers and others could be swept in too broadly. No public testimony or questions led to any action on the bill during the hearing. The committee then took up House Bill 131, which would allow agencies to disclose government records to researchers for certain research purposes and clarify the Office of Information Practices’ rulemaking authority. OIP and the Public First Law Center supported the bill, arguing it would create uniform standards and that concerns could be handled through rules. The University of Hawaiʻi system, DBEDT, DHS, DLNR, and others raised concerns about the breadth of the terms “research” and “researcher,” privacy, confidential information, and possible misuse; Hawaiian Electric also warned about access to sensitive infrastructure information. Members questioned whether the bill was premature and whether definitions should be narrowed in statute, and OIP said it would consider working with agencies and the University on clearer definitions. House Bill 792 HD1, relating to the Office of the Legislative Analyst, drew no testimony beyond a late written support from the Hawaii Children’s Action Network, and the committee moved on without discussion. The committee then heard House Bill 1424, which would restrict transfers between appropriated funds for positions and operating expenses. Budget and Finance explained that current practice allows transfers from payroll to other current expenses when there are savings, but legislative appropriations for specific purposes must still be spent for that purpose. Several agencies expressed opposition or concerns, saying the bill could reduce flexibility, especially in response to federal funding changes or vacant positions, though members emphasized transparency and accountability. Budget and Finance suggested a reporting approach instead, and the committee discussed quarterly reporting as a possible alternative. Finally, the committee began House Bill 1153 HD1, which concerns funding adjustments for state programs and capital improvement projects and establishes a protocol fund. Budget and Finance, DAGS, and the State Procurement Office supported the measure, while the General Contractors Association and several construction-related groups opposed section two, arguing it would undo recent procurement protest-bond safeguards adopted in Act 162. The hearing then moved on toward House Bill 1297, but the transcript cuts off before that bill was fully discussed.

Transcript Highlights:

• 30.040><c> tax</c><00:32:30.280><c> credit</c><00:32:30.600><c> to</c> ...we include 18-year-old dependents
• in instances of successful federal audits that are passed on to the state, which is something we depend
• season, and many young people associate that with turning 18, but the end of adolescence varies depending

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So, I mean, it you know it's gonna depend on the land trust that you work with and that's the beauty
• We estimate... between a hundred to 150 depending on the year and to your question representative it
• really depends on the region the part of the state so certain parts are seen significant impacts due

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Thursdays, uh, Chairman McDonald and myself have agreed that depends on who has the heavy lifting to
• Thursdays, uh, Chairman McDonald and myself have agreed that it depends on who has the heavy lifting
• Thursdays, uh, Chairman McDonald and myself have agreed that it depends on who has the heavy lifting

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Public Works and Highways Committee held an orientation meeting focused on introducing members, outlining committee norms, and hearing an overview from the Department of Transportation. Chair David Mills emphasized the committee’s long-standing bipartisan working style, asked members to share contact information for short-notice scheduling, and noted that the committee would need to complete as much work as possible before the building is vacated later in the year. Members introduced themselves and described backgrounds in engineering, construction, planning, local government, military service, education, and business. Several members highlighted prior service on planning boards, school boards, zoning boards, or in transportation-related fields as relevant to the committee’s work. Members repeatedly described the committee as collegial and nonpartisan, with most bills going to the consent calendar. The chair also noted that the committee’s work centers on state infrastructure, including roads, bridges, highways, and buildings. Representative Cluder, the ranking member, and others echoed that the committee is effective because it talks issues through and resolves disagreements collaboratively. One member mentioned a recent trip that reinforced the importance of infrastructure resilience after storms and rebuilding efforts in other states. Department of Transportation officials, led by Assistant Commissioner and Chief Engineer David Rodrig, gave a detailed organizational and operational overview. They described DOT’s structure, mission of “transportation excellence,” and major responsibilities across highways, bridges, rail, transit, aeronautics, maintenance, and administration. Rodrig reported 1,651 permanent positions and 404 vacancies, 2,160 state bridges with 115 on the Red List, 4,600 centerline miles of roadway, 25 public airports, 11 transit systems, and 194 active state-owned rail lines. He also outlined FY 2024 spending, project development activity, highway maintenance operations, fleet and fuel systems, and the distinction between the highway fund and DOT’s budget, including the role of federal funds and the turnpike enterprise fund. No votes were taken and no bills were acted on during this orientation meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:21:02.480><c> on</c> attorney's fees or costs depending on attorney's fees or costs depending
• </c> the millions, you know, it's dependent the millions, you know, it's dependent on<00:58:44.800><c
• Our system depends on voters being able to in in Texas, what we did uh we had a a in in Texas, what we
• Our<02:09:51.440><c> system</c><02:09:51.840><c> depends</c><02:09:52.320><c> on</c><02:09:52.440><c>
• Depending on how that comes out, it lets us know how much federal support we can expect for that event

Committee: Joint Judiciary

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And the school construction section, sections 65 through 78, although the fiscal impact will depend on
• The fiscal impact will depend on outstanding policy decisions.
• There is more flexibility because we now have general fund dollars, so we're not so dependent on our
• </c> so dependent on our bonded dollars. so dependent on our bonded dollars.
• Total staffing levels are unknown and would likely depend on the services operated by a CESA.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The future of this state depends on our kids, who rely on and...
• The future of our kids, who rely on and deserve qualified teachers, depends on this.
• </c><03:26:54.240><c> on</c> state department, depend on state department, depend on well-staffed,<03
• </c><05:48:17.680><c> care</c> credit, and household and dependent care credit, and household and dependent
• Hawaii has been dependent on federal funds far too long.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• /c><01:01:28.880><c> of</c><01:01:28.960><c> the</c><01:01:29.040><c> board</c><01:01:29.240><c> depending
• </c><01:01:29.600><c> on</c> two members of the board depending on two members of the board depending
• Depends on what subject you're going to talk about.
• So, for families that perhaps cannot afford an attorney and they're depending on a public defender, if
• on but it falls in the intent depending on but it falls in the intent of<04:35:35.680><c> the</c><04

Keywords: MS House Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And this may or may not be normal, depending on how populated the area is.
• In fact, membership in tribes varies depending on the criteria that the tribes have.
• In fact, membership in tribes varies depending on the criteria that the tribes have.
• In fact, membership in tribes varies depending on the criteria that the tribes have.
• In fact, membership in tribes varies depending on the criteria that the tribes have.

Committee: Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions

Keywords: 916, all