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• recognize the danger of these laws, that they are invitations for small, weak men to commit murder and claim
• Confrontations and then claim self-defense when those encounters turn deadly.

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• It was simply issued because of a claim, and I'm fearful that this will... claim, and I'm fearful that

Bills: HB2 , HB43 , HB49 , HB94 , HB137 , HB156 , HB200 , HB250 , HB3 , HB42

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, HB49, Alabama criminal code, capital offense, capital punishment, death penalty, rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, sexual torture, child sexual abuse

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• WE HAVE TO FORTIFY THREE A YEAR IN FLORIDA AND IN 2023 FLORIDA HAD 1532 ON BIKE RELATED INSURANCE CLAIMS
• AND IN 2020 TO 1475 CLAIMS AND IN 2021 1478.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Austin settled with his old 300 near Velasco, so not many counties can claim that they've got a portrait
• And it's graduates like Nora Jones. claimed 119 at Grammy Awards. That's quite a record.

Bills: SB 26 , SJR 36 , SB 26 , SB 616 , SB 565 , SB 384 , SB 28 , SR 109 , SR 122 , SR 126 , SR 130 , SR 136 , SR 137 , SR 141 , SR 142 , SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The meeting was marked by significant resolutions recognizing various contributions to Texas and celebrating community initiatives. Key discussions included the adoption of resolutions commemorating Texas Hispanic Judges Day and highlighting the 100th anniversary of Memorial Park. Senators expressed appreciation for the judges' dedication and legacy, with notable mentions of individual judges and their impact on the community and legal landscape in Texas. The Senate also honored students and organizations contributing positively to their communities, showcasing the interconnectedness of public service and the legislative process.

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• expenses are incurred, requiring 75% of the punitive damages awarded in medical malpractice. practice claims
• to be awarded to the state, limiting attorney fees and malpractice claims, creating the Patient Safety

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• Assembly Bill 1827 by Assembly Member Chen, relating to appellate and small claims court.
• Small Claims Court was designed to provide a fast and affordable way to resolve routine disputes.
• Small businesses regularly face unpaid invoices, contract disputes, and other claims that exceed this
• , allowing businesses to file up to three claims per year.
• People claiming otherwise, quite simply, and in my view, are acting in bad faith.

Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and proceeded through a large House of Origin floor file, with the Speaker repeatedly urging members to be at their desks and keep support bills brief. Early actions included dispensing with the journal, re-referring AB 2285 to the Banking and Finance Committee, and then taking up dozens of third-reading items, with many bills passed by voice or recorded vote and others passed temporarily or retained on file. The floor debated and passed a wide range of measures on land use, housing, labor, public safety, health care, utilities, taxation, and consumer protection. Among the bills approved were measures on land surveyor review (AB 1933), nurse midwife access for pregnant and postpartum patients (AB 1696), historic-district transit zoning flexibility (AB 2415), EV charging infrastructure fees and timelines (AB 1820), foreclosure bidding protections (AB 1957), tribal cannabis commerce (AB 2506), outdoor advertising permitting (AB 2024), commercial building permit timelines and third-party plan checkers (AB 2418), DUI penalties (AB 1685 and AB 1687), utility rate transparency (AB 1715), CalWORKs work-penalty changes (AB 1755), dynamic electricity rates (AB 1787), interior designer licensure (AB 1796), compost labeling and contamination rules (AB 1812), modular housing standardization (AB 1815), small claims limits for businesses (AB 1827), Native American Day as a paid state holiday (AB 1841), hospital staffing and maternity access bills (AB 1868 and AB 1882), protective orders tied to release dates (AB 1889), and a series of public health, missing persons, and teacher credentialing measures later in the file. Several high-profile bills drew extended debate. AB 2624, expanding Safe at Home privacy protections to immigrant service providers, prompted sharp disagreement over free speech and alleged limits on online posting, but supporters said it protected workers facing threats and doxing; it ultimately passed 49-19. AB 2023, creating a framework for regulating AI chatbots used by children, was framed as a child-safety measure after testimony about chatbot-related harms and suicide risks, and passed 58-8. Other notable votes included AB 2208 on Medi-Cal protections against federal cuts, AB 2299 on CalFresh/SNAP losses, AB 2115 apologizing to California Native peoples for historic state harms, and AB 2311 on public hospital physician employment; the transcript ends as the Assembly continues working through the remaining file.

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• I mean, our area has suffered through outage after outage after outage, claiming I don't know how many
• I mean, our area has suffered through outage after outage after outage, claiming I don't know how many
• So any, and actually I want to answer that in detail, because anybody making the claim that these are
• The bill sponsor demonstrated that each claim in the background and purpose statement was provided to
• The bill sponsor additionally demonstrated that studies exist that support the claims made.

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, heard an invocation and pledges, and approved several routine motions, including excuses for absent members, permission for committees to meet while the House was in session, and postponements of some bills. The chamber also received a Senate message listing measures passed by the Senate and adopted a memorial resolution honoring the 21 victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, with remarks entered into the House Journal after a moment of silence. The House then took up a long third-reading calendar and passed a series of Senate bills on topics including criminal justice and corrections sunset provisions (SB 2405, 2406, 2407), election equipment testing (SB 2166), electric grid reliability and attack-preparedness exercises (SB 2148), firefighter collective bargaining (SB 777), DFPS and foster care procedures (SB 1141 and SB 1398), Medicare durable medical equipment billing (SB 1330), property tax administration (SB 1453), probate cleanup and record transfers (SB 1448 and SB 1839), mental health filing procedures (SB 53), school residency for children in safety placements (SB 226), diabetes-related amputation study (SB 1677), rapid DNA analysis (SB 1723), utility rate transparency and capacity cost recovery (SB 1664 and SB 1856), community supervision eligibility (SB 552 postponed), and other measures. Several bills passed with broad support, while others drew notable opposition and narrower margins, including SB 777, SB 2137, SB 2111, SB 1677, SB 1936, SB 1453, and SB 38. Two bills drew especially extensive debate. SB 2148, dealing with electricity supply chain reliability and tabletop exercises for critical facilities, was discussed as a grid-security measure aimed at coordinating utilities, law enforcement, ERCOT, and the PUC in the event of physical attacks; it passed unanimously. SB 1936, changing how LSD is measured for criminal prosecution from dosage-based to weight-based calculations, prompted extended discussion about lab consistency, carrier mediums, and fairness in charging, with supporters saying it would help crime labs and law enforcement and opponents warning it could distort penalties depending on the medium used; it passed 108-26. The House also passed SB 36, creating a Homeland Security Division within DPS, after questions about overlap with TDEM and the cost of adding personnel. Late in the day, the House debated SB 38 on eviction procedures, with supporters saying it targeted squatters and streamlined removal of unauthorized occupants, and opponents arguing it would make evictions too easy and worsen homelessness; it passed 85-44. The chamber also began debate on SB 37, a major higher-education governance bill that would expand governing-board oversight of curriculum, hiring, and faculty senates; members raised concerns about academic freedom, faculty governance, and the impact on humanities programs, and debate was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• Back before we had a bunch of houses in Richfield, and to this day it's why we claim to have the best
• it's</c><00:07:14.840><c> why</c><00:07:15.039><c> we</c><00:07:15.479><c> uh</c><00:07:15.680><c> claim
• </c><00:07:15.960><c> to</c><00:07:16.080><c> have</c> to this day it's why we uh claim to have to this
• day it's why we uh claim to have the<00:07:16.360><c> best</c><00:07:16.520><c> drinking</c><00:07:16.879
• </c> recipients doing the work is claimed recipients doing the work is claimed Section<01:32:24.199><

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Cops frequently lie to claim they saw someone reaching for a gun when the video evidence doesn't show
• that, claiming he was never taught to extract something from a moving car is asinine.
• frequently lie to claim they saw someone<01:09:53.600><c> reaching</c><01:09:54.000><c> for</c><01:09
• he was never taught to extract claiming he was never taught to extract something<01:10:00.640><c> from
• However, she's been allowed to come to this very body and make those claims.

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But to be fair, it's a two-way cost-of-living adjustment. This bill says, Adjustment.
• But to be fair, it's a two-way cost-of-living adjustment.
• And adjusts the amount by the change in the GDP price deflator.
• I'm going to adjust my testimony out of respect for your agenda. Mr.
• There is an opportunity for scope of practice adjustments in the HIV space.

Committee: House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee opened by announcing a heavy agenda and noting that Senate Bill 1176 would be held. It then took up several Senate bills, beginning with SB 1272, which appropriates $5 million for the City of Douglas as a state match for the Douglas Port of Entry project. The bill was amended to draw the money from the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund instead of the General Fund. Senator Gowen, the Douglas mayor, and city staff described the project as a $678 million federal investment opportunity that would support water, wastewater, and broadband infrastructure, create jobs, and improve border security. The committee approved SB 1272 as amended on a 15-0 vote with three present and one not voting. The committee next approved SB 1503, as amended, which expands the state death benefit to include civilian pilots employed by law enforcement agencies and applies the change retroactively to January 1, 2026. Senator Gowen and DPS leadership testified that the change was needed so the family of a pilot killed in a February helicopter crash would qualify for the benefit. The bill passed 18-0 with one not voting. SB 1274, as amended, created a separate timeshare salesperson license and training path; supporters said it would streamline licensing for people who only sell timeshares, while one member objected to the added rulemaking discretion. It passed 17-1 with one not voting. The committee also approved SB 1286, which expands veterinary telemedicine by allowing longer prescription periods for certain medications after an electronic exam, with shorter limits for antimicrobials. Supporters said it would help rural and disabled pet owners and had been negotiated to the satisfaction of veterinarians and telemedicine advocates. The bill passed 18-0 with one not voting. SB 1519, as amended, raised the off-highway vehicle weight threshold from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds and revised related registration and funding provisions; supporters argued it would reflect newer enclosed-cab vehicles and better align Arizona with neighboring states, while opponents warned of trail damage and said the study process was not complete. It passed 10-7 with one present and one not voting. Finally, the committee approved SB 1618, which restructures the Military Affairs Commission, adds members with defense and aerospace expertise, requires more frequent meetings and reporting, and updates the Military Installation Fund and related duties to better attract and retain defense missions. Supporters said the changes would help Arizona compete for military and defense investment, while some members questioned whether the commission’s mission was being broadened too far and whether the existing structure should instead be handled through other agencies. The bill passed 10-6 with one present and one not voting. The committee then considered SCR 1020, which would index legislative salaries to inflation or deflation starting with future officeholders if approved by voters. Supporters argued the current $24,000 salary had eroded significantly since 1998 and limited who could serve, while opponents objected to legislators voting on their own pay or preferred reducing session time instead. The resolution was approved and sent forward for voter consideration.

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• Okay, that's the adjustable kind of uh next we have the second amendment.
• Okay, that's the adjustable million.
• Okay, that's the adjustable kind<02:15:06.159><c> of</c><02:15:06.880><c> uh</c><02:15:07.040><c> next
• into legislation because it's adjustment into legislation because it's just<02:23:55.200><c> the</c>
• </c><02:24:00.319><c> in</c> that um u that authority to adjust in that um u that authority to adjust

Bills: HB1977 , HB1764 , HB1934 , HB2533 , HB1790 , HB2181 , HB1870 , HB2140 , HB2468 , HB2358 , HB1588 , HB1688 , HB1986 , HB2030 , HB2195 , HB1949 , HB1695 , HB1950 , HB2094 , HB2115 , HB2297 , HB2336 , HB2416 , HB2049

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• To determine that the adjustments to the wastewater flow of the additional bedroom or— >> You said, right
• Right, the cost-of-living adjustment, the multifamily housing adjustments, and the marginal rate structure
• The point of the multifamily adjustment is that the bracket will be based on the individual total price
• The point of the<01:54:55.599><c> multif</c><01:54:55.840><c> family</c><01:54:56.159><c> adjustment<
• is that the the multif family adjustment is that the bracket<01:54:57.760><c> will</c><01:54:57.920>

Bills: SB2190 , SB2338 , SB2424 , SB2356 , SB2981 , SB3028 , SB3187 , SB2378 , SB2398 , SB2192 , SB2155 , SB3219 , SB3218

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: affordable housing, employment contracts, salary caps, housing finance, public housing authority, executive compensation, parking minimums, off-street parking, transit-oriented development, TOD, housing supply, smart growth, redevelopment, adaptive reuse, micro units, rail transit, public transit stations, county zoning, land use, urban planning

Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on a series of housing-related Senate bills. SB 2190 SD2 on inclusionary zoning drew support from HHFDC, Hawaii YIMBY, Grassroot Institute, Housing Hawaii’s Future, and Hako Seed Center, with opposition from OHA and Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. SB 2338 SD1, dealing with housing agency personnel authority, received comments from the Attorney General cautioning that the bill should be clarified to avoid conflicts with civil service and collective bargaining laws and recommending removal of a provision limiting employment contracts; HHFDC said its comments addressed those concerns and supported the measure. SB 2424 SD1, concerning HHFDC, received broad support from housing, business, and community groups, with one opposition. Testimony focused on changing the definition of “qualified resident” so people who already own an HHFDC-assisted unit could later purchase another if their housing needs change; HHFDC said the current rule forces people to sell before buying again and that the bill would help people move up the housing ladder and encourage more housing development. SB 2356 on parking also drew broad support from state agencies, housing advocates, business groups, and local officials, with Unite Here Local 5 in opposition. SB 2981 on land use had strong support from many organizations and 67 individuals, with Unite Here Local 5 opposing. SB 3028 SD2 on property conveyance generated the most detailed policy debate. Supporters, including Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, Indivisible Hawaii, and others, backed restructuring the conveyance tax into a marginal rate system and urged changes to revenue allocations, including dedicated funding for homeless services, DHHL, and the rental housing revolving fund. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii supported the marginal-rate concept but opposed dedicated special-fund allocations and criticized the bill’s blank sections. Committee members questioned the historical purpose of the conveyance tax, and the Tax Foundation explained it was originally a modest tax tied to property-value tracking when the state still ran the property tax system. The committee also heard SB 3187 SD2 on off-site construction, SB 2378 SD2 on housing permitting, and SB 2398 SD2 on residential housing utilities. OPSD supported SB 3187 but said it preferred the House version and wanted clarification that off-site certification should apply to factories in Hawaii, not out of state, to avoid outsourcing labor; it also suggested starting with a small scope. SB 2378 SD2 drew support from engineering, housing, and labor groups, with testimony that the House version included needed fixes to make the program insurable. On SB 2398 SD2, the Board of Water Supply opposed the bill, saying it could require disclosure of sensitive infrastructure information beyond ordinary water-availability assessments and raise critical-infrastructure and cybersecurity concerns; developers and housing groups supported the measure. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• We made adjustments to the plan. We worked with the developer.
• We made adjustments<01:22:53.280><c> to</c><01:22:53.520><c> the</c><01:22:53.760><c> plan.
• </c> adjustments to the plan. adjustments to the plan.
• This is for the financial future of these communities. high, but you can adjust that.
• They'll high, but you can adjust that.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused. The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended. The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.

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• they can get the rules up and running uh faster than putting anything in statute where we'd have to adjust
• it next year or the year have to adjust it next year or the year after.<00:03:23.040><c> So,</c><00:
• We thought we would let him adjust that in rules and regulations. Representative, um, sorry.
• We thought we would let him adjust that in rules and regulations. >> I have another question. >> Yes.
• rules and let him adjust that in rules and regulations. regulations. regulations.

Bills: HB0075 , HB0128

Committee: Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosk, financial institutions, regulation, Wyoming Money Transmitters Act, penalties, severance tax, oil production, tax exemption, energy sector, economic impact, 916, all

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• If you were to change the state law to adjust to the federal time periods, it would simply mean more
• if you were to change the state<00:22:07.200><c> law</c><00:22:07.600><c> to</c><00:22:07.919><c> adjust
• or is that all at the those adjustments or is that all at the state<01:14:47.199><c> level</c><01:14
• So, thank you to everybody who's continuing to do the work and staying as we make these adjustments.
• </c> adjustments. That's it. Chair, thanks. adjustments. That's it. Chair, thanks.

Bills: HR1

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, 1183, house

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• What happened was he disputed the claim, sent it in within the 30-day window that you had to dispute
• the claim.
• that tape would be kept other claim that tape would be kept other words<00:05:21.280><c> they</c><00
• </c><00:06:28.400><c> and</c><00:06:28.520><c> I</c> if it was a much serious claim and I if it was a
• The authors try to claim that it doesn't, but in fact it does.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If a department's insurance adjuster tells the department they have to remove themselves from these situations
• If a department's insurance adjuster tells the department they have to remove themselves from these situations
• If a department's insurance adjuster tells the department they have to remove themselves from these situations
• If a department's insurance adjuster tells the department they have to remove themselves from these situations
• If a department's insurance adjuster tells the department they have to remove themselves from these situations

Bills: SF0101

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• I understand that we have to expand the capacity, we have to make some adjustments and changes.
• I know we cleared that list of 10 individuals from the last adjustment that we made.
• I know we cleared that list of 10 individuals from the last adjustment that we made.
• I know we cleared that list of 10 individuals from the last adjustment that we made.
• </c><00:59:55.720><c> in</c> we made some adjustments in we made some adjustments in where<00:59:56.960

Bills: HF2196 , HF2586 , HF2187 , HF2037

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: mental health, emotional disturbance, terminology update, statutory cleanup, conforming amendments, children's mental health, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, case management, residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis services, health plan coverage, antipsychotic drugs, medical assistance, Medicaid, foster care, juvenile court, school discipline, county board

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• If we find that it needs to be adjusted, I would be more than willing to make those adjustments.
• ><c> be</c><00:21:21.919><c> more</c><00:21:22.080><c> than</c><00:21:22.559><c> willing</c> adjusted
• , I would be more than willing adjusted, I would be more than willing to<00:21:23.440><c> make</c><00
• :21:23.679><c> those</c><00:21:24.080><c> adjustments.
• </c> to make those adjustments. to make those adjustments. Senator<00:21:26.080><c> Matthews.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Lines 4.18 to 4.22 are a 1 cent per ton contribution adjustment for Mesabi Metallics to cities and towns
• Lines 5.23 to 5.30 adjust the account.
• Lines 5.23 to 5.30 adjust the contribution<00:08:24.360><c> levels</c><00:08:24.640><c> for</c><00:08
• This just adjusts per-ton contributions, creates some targeted payments for specific districts, which
• First, we propose adjusting the base credit from 25% to 40%, with an additional 5% incentive tied to

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all