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• This doesn't take any money away from the foundation school program or the state highway fund.
• They used to draw straws in our warehouses to see who had to do that highway.
• The highway is just awful. I know, J. M., you know what's going on down in that area.
• Deposit in the state highway fund and $3.6 billion into the economic stabilization.
• It doesn't impact school finance or highway funds.

Bills: HB188 , HB265 , HJR35 , HJR47 , SB1901 , HB188 , HB265 , HJR35

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Texas STRONG defense fund, severance tax revenue, oil and gas revenue, constitutional transfers, rainy day fund, economic stabilization fund, state highway fund, oil and gas production, qualifying county, county grants, water infrastructure, first responders, public safety, DPS staffing, commercial motor vehicle safety, gang violence prevention, human trafficking prevention, economic development, TxDOT grants, school districts

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• Thank you, Senator McLean. ...of Highway Safety. That is the bill. Thank you, Senator McLean.
• Trump Boulevard.
• Trump, and that is the House bill.
• Trump Boulevard.
• Trump, and that is the House bill.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And as evidenced by 800 of those photos that had President Trump in them, you're the man.
• Trump... ...stood up first and had that Lincoln Day dinner for Donald Trump after what happened at the
• You know, President Trump weaves. I'm going to weave. It's a New York thing.
• And I can tell you, President Trump cannot have a more loyal person than you by his side to maneuver
• And then President Trump. And then it's President Trump, right? Out of the blue. Out of the blue.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And as evidenced by 800 of those photos that had President Trump in them, you're the man.
• Trump, stood up first and had that Lincoln Day dinner for Donald Trump after what happened at the National
• You know, President Trump weaves. I'm going to weave. It's a New York thing.
• And I can tell you, President Trump cannot have a more loyal person than you by his side to maneuver
• And then President Trump... And then it's President Trump, right? Out of the blue. Out of the blue.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• urging the Congress of the United States and the administration of the United States, and President Donald
• Trump, to take such actions as are necessary to pass the Major Richard Star Act.
• President Donald Trump to take such actions as are necessary to pass the Major Richard Starr Act referred

Bills: SR125 , SCR70 , SCR12 , HB4 , HB251 , HB623 , HB819 , HB944 , HB986 , HB1098 , HB1222 , HB1257 , HB221 , HCR58 , SCR22 , SCR24 , SB29 , SB30 , SB32 , SB41 , SB42 , SB43 , SB47 , SB84 , SB93 , SB113 , SB192 , SB199 , SB219 , SB220 , SB221 , SB222 , SB241 , SB253 , SB255 , SB289 , SB292 , SB306 , SB314 , SB351 , SB399 , SB404 , SB14 , SB102 , SB133 , SB151 , SB165 , SB169 , SB170 , SB200 , SB217 , SB280 , SB291 , SB300 , SB303 , SB330 , SB449 , SB489 , SB521 , SB45 , SB156 , SB181 , SB203 , SB274 , SB304 , SB379 , SB396 , SB410 , SB425 , SB427 , SB436 , SB424 , SCR61 , SCR9 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , HCR31 , HB296 , HB299 , HB322 , HB364 , HB519 , HB535 , HB538 , HB568 , HB571 , HB622 , HB635 , HB676 , HB772 , HB784 , HB1006 , HB1018 , HB1043 , HB1070 , HB1134 , HB1239 , HB62 , HB193 , HB203 , HB210 , HB220 , HB228 , HB246 , HB420 , HB475 , HB486 , HB574 , HB584 , HB750 , HB813 , HB815 , HB826 , HB870 , HB949 , HB953 , HB1045 , HB1092 , HB1151 , HB1162 , HB1176 , HB1177 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1241 , HB22 , HB28 , HB33 , HB41 , HB47 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB195 , HB214 , HB217 , HB233 , HB283 , HB290 , HB319 , HB324 , HB345 , HB362 , HB363 , HB368 , HB377 , HB380 , HB382 , HB386 , HB392 , HB406 , HB431 , HB441 , HB466 , HB503 , HB533 , HB559 , HB575 , HB590 , HB593 , HB618 , HB636 , HB655 , HB664 , HB685 , HB692 , HB707 , HB715 , HB732 , HB738 , HB741 , HB748 , HB776 , HB807 , HB822 , HB856 , HB860 , HB868 , HB887 , HB888 , HB905 , HB908 , HB961 , HB980 , HB990 , HB992 , HB999 , HB1000 , HB1010 , HB1146 , HB1157 , HB1233 , HB1236 , HB1243 , HB54 , HB137 , HB180 , HB192 , HB310 , HB321 , HB396 , HB512 , HB552 , HB578 , HB638 , HB663 , HB708 , HB717 , HB718 , HB1009 , HB1082 , HB1104 , HB1107 , HB1198 , HB1246 , HB1250 , HB17 , HB36 , HB73 , HB119 , HB126 , HB129 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB166 , HB211 , HB226 , HB245 , HB271 , HB280 , HB337 , HB351 , HB354 , HB399 , HB677 , HB712 , HB723 , HB726 , HB728 , HB759 , HB789 , HB844 , HB850 , HB966 , HB1036 , SB149 , SB382 , SB441 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB782

Keywords: SR125, Senate Resolution 125, MUSV, Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel, MASC, Modular Attack Surface Craft, Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, Louisiana shipbuilding, U.S. Navy, Department of the Navy, unmanned naval vessels, autonomous ships, defense procurement, military contracting, shipyard jobs, maritime workforce, advanced manufacturing, robotics, software engineering

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• Highway 169 and marked Trunk Highway 282 in Scott County.
• Um very simple one along Highway 169.
• The city of bridge uh over the highway.
• Highway 169 and marked Trunk Highway 282 in Scott County. Any final discussion on the bill?
• </c> of an interchange at marked US highway of an interchange at marked US highway 169<00:12:33.200><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Prior to the first Trump administration, Mr.
• In Colorado, it's one out of every three highway deaths is connected to some form of impairment.
• So, the National Highway Transportation Safety Board has done a pretty good job on that.
• These are far less safe in a highway crash than newer vehicles.
• Bradbury, you worked at the Department of Transportation during the first Trump administration.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Keywords: transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.

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• More recently, Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump both chose to take their oath on two Bibles.
• If we're going to include countywide highway districts, I think we should include other highway districts
• We're going to include countywide highway districts.
• that's why the other highway districts are not included.
• Countywide highway district, and that's why the other highway districts are not included.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through routine orders including committee reports, gubernatorial appointments, messages from the governor, and messages from the House. Several bills were introduced and referred to committees, including appropriations measures for the Department of Health and Welfare, a firearms preemption bill, and House measures on taxation, Medicaid, dentistry, and the National Guard. The Senate also received and filed various enrolled bills and confirmations, and advanced multiple measures to later orders for consideration. The chamber then took up a long series of third-reading bills. Among the major policy items discussed were Senate Bill 1412, creating the Idaho Student Safety and Educator Disclosure Act; House Bill 789, approving the Coeur d’Alene Tribe water rights settlement; House Bill 570, expanding reckless driving provisions for school and construction zones; House Bill 654, expanding the definition of police dogs to include electronic storage detection dogs; House Bill 681, removing statutes of limitation for certain child sex offenses; House Bill 575, requiring the state controller to publish asset forfeiture information; House Bill 736, lowering the threshold for ballot name rotation; House Bill 793, redirecting beer tax revenue to replace lost Alcohol Beverage Control funding; House Bill 798 and 799, repealing outdated state treasurer and alcohol code provisions; House Bill 665, revising Appaloosa specialty plate funding; and House Bill 667, ending non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses in Idaho. The Senate also debated housing and tax measures, including House Bill 707 on land division for financing accessory dwelling units, House Bill 722 on utility property tax reporting, House Bill 792 on occasional sales and yard sales, and House Bill 800 on manufactured home siting. Other bills addressed education, insurance, and health care. House Bill 815 corrected a transportation support funding issue for a charter school; House Bill 849 revised the career ladder for CTE instructors and pupil services staff; House Bill 562 increased notice periods for insurance cancellations and nonrenewals; House Bill 825 changed funding for the Idaho Heritage Trust and specialty plates; House Bill 788 created a preceptor-based prior authorization exemption for Medicaid providers; House Bill 785 established a school discipline framework for inappropriate online behavior; and House Bill 846 clarified student enrollment counts. Debate on these measures focused on consumer protection, workforce shortages, school safety, housing supply, and administrative cleanup. Most bills passed on voice or roll-call votes, with the Senate approving many measures by wide margins, though House Bill 849 passed narrowly and House Bill 788 passed with a closer vote. Several bills were returned to the House after Senate passage, and titles were approved without correction.

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• President Trump has signed more than 125 executive orders in less than 100 days, and many of them apply
• they surveyed were considering relocating to Europe or Canada, citing actions taken by President Donald
• Trump.
• you're doing today, but as part of an ongoing public education effort, the enormous harm that the Trump
• If the Trump administration puts conditions on those funds that are fundamentally unacceptable to the

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Accountability and Transparency held a hearing focused on three issues: federal funding cuts and delays, possible state revenue impacts from reduced IRS enforcement, and the fiscal effects of AB 218 on local governments. The Franchise Tax Board described how state and federal tax systems are closely linked, how most returns are filed electronically through software, and how FTB relies on IRS information sharing for compliance, fraud prevention, offsets, and nonfiler work. Members raised concerns that federal staffing cuts at the IRS could weaken audits of large corporations and reduce California revenue, and asked about VITA and ITIN filers; FTB said it was not aware of VITA reductions, noted ITIN returns are processed the same as other returns, and said ITIN filing appeared slightly down this year. The Department of Finance said it is monitoring federal developments, summarized the continuing resolution and reconciliation process, and noted that California lost nearly $940 million in earmarked federal projects under the CR, while major federal budget decisions remain uncertain until the President’s budget and later congressional action. The University of California reported substantial federal pressure on research, student aid, and health care. UC said hundreds of millions of dollars in federal awards have already been canceled, with additional threats to NIH and DOE facilities-and-administration rates, graduate fellowships, student loan repayment plans, international student visas, Pell Grants, and Medicaid/Medi-Cal funding. Committee members pressed UC on the effects of DEIA-related federal restrictions, the loss of clinical trials and research staff, and the impact on low-income students and patients. UC said it is pursuing litigation with the Attorney General and other institutions, but emphasized that court action is only a temporary solution and that sustained state and private support may be needed. The second panel addressed the fiscal consequences of AB 218, which extended the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims against public agencies. FCMAT presented a report with 22 recommendations, including better statewide data collection, financing mechanisms, a possible victims compensation fund, and prevention measures. Los Angeles County described a tentative $4 billion settlement tied to AB 218 claims, saying it will require reserves, borrowing, and long-term annual payments through 2050, while also forcing curtailments and cuts to vacant positions to preserve services. Members discussed insurance pools, retroactive premiums, unidentified future claims, and the need for a compensation fund or other financing tools. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded with public comment, including testimony from local health officials about nearly $400 million in terminated federal public health grants and the resulting layoffs and service impacts.

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• Both HCR 4 and SCR 24 potentially trump any recommendations that have been made by the CWD Task Force
• Both SCR 4 and SCR 24 potentially trump any recommendations that have been made by the CWD Task Force
• Donald Sheck Snyder is one of the partners in our Sheck Snyder and Sons.

Summary: The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission met on April 17, 2026, with a quorum present, adopted the agenda and prior minutes, and then focused primarily on chronic wasting disease (CWD) management in light of a new positive deer detection in Washington Parish. Staff explained that the March 11 declaration of emergency expanded the CWD control area into portions of Washington and surrounding parishes, including parts of Morehouse, Union, Lincoln, and Jackson, and that the emergency rule remains in effect for 180 days unless rescinded earlier. The commission also discussed the task force’s report and recommendations, but the chair indicated those recommendations would be tabled pending legislative action on Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 (SCR 24)."} 0}

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• At this time, the chair opens. public testimony and calls Megan Benton, Donald Gardner, Sheila Hemphill
• Megan Benton, Donald Garner, Sheila Hemphill, Landon Ritchie. and Ash Hall. And Mr.
• Donald Garner. So we're looking for Jonathan Covey. Steve Swanson. Lathan Watts and Donald Garner.
• It was because the federal government said if you want to keep your highway funds... we want to impose
• At that time, President Trump paved the way for these products.

Bills: SB3 , SB810 , SB965 , SB1073 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB 3

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: Texas Education Code, public schools, school district, open-enrollment charter school, teacher speech, employee speech, biological sex, pronouns, gender identity, retaliation, discipline, workplace protections, school personnel, education policy, LGBTQ, transgender, charter schools, SB 965, religious speech, prayer

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• Route 152 in the County of Santa Clara as the Rusty Reyes Highway and requests that the Department of
• Route 152 in the County of Santa Clara as the Rusty Reyes Highway and requests that the Department of
• Rusty also helped obtain $150 million for key improvements to Highway 152 that made the road from the
• This action by the Trump administration particularly hurt the Sikh community across our state.
• This action by the Trump administration particularly hurt the Sikh community across our state.

Summary: The Assembly Transportation Committee met with an initial lack of quorum and began hearing items as a subcommittee before quorum was established. The committee first heard SCR 129, which designates a portion of State Highway Route 152 in Santa Clara County as the Rusty Reyes Highway. The author and supporters described Rusty Reyes as a longtime public servant who helped secure funding for Highway 152 improvements and other local projects. There was no opposition testimony, and the measure was moved for adoption. The committee then heard SJR 16, which urges Congress to act on the loss of commercial driver credentials affecting thousands of California truck drivers, including many in Sikh and Latino communities. The author and Teamsters California testified that federal action and court rulings had forced cancellation of licenses despite the drivers’ qualifications, harming livelihoods and the state’s supply chain, and that California was also facing withheld federal highway funds. No opposition witnesses appeared, and the resolution was moved for adoption. After quorum was established, the committee returned to its consent calendar item, ACR 228, and then took roll calls on the measures. Both SCR 129 and SJR 16 were adopted by committee vote, and ACR 228 was also moved on the consent calendar. The chair repeatedly held the roll open briefly to allow additional members to add their votes before closing the roll.

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• Uh President Trump significant uptick.
• And then, of course, my Highway 74, the only unpaved highway in the state of Minnesota.
• My Highway 74, the only unpaved highway in the state of Minnesota.
• <00:07:36.800><c> unpaved</c><00:07:37.280><c> highway</c><00:07:37.599><c> in</c> my highway 74, only
• unpaved highway in my highway 74, only unpaved highway in the<00:07:37.840><c> state</c><00:07:38.000

Keywords: 1183, house

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• When a drunk driver crossed over the center line of Highway 281 and hit them head-on, Lauren was care-flighted
• Senator Donald, do you have questions for the sponsor? Go ahead, you're recognized.
• Act by President Trump earlier.

Bills: HB223

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: municipal budget, county budget, local government finance, spending cap, expenditure limit, inflation plus population growth, taxpayer impact statement, budget transparency, property tax, fees, Legislative Budget Board, voter approval, disaster spending, fiscal restraint, Texas Local Government Code, city budget, county expenditures, 1185, senate, all

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• Those funds get basically returned back to the Highway Fund.
• I’ve seen residuals as high as $10,000 that get returned back to the Highway Fund. Thank you.
• It appropriates $18.9 million of Highway Fund to the Department of Public Safety, Nevada Highway Patrol
• The bill was presented by representatives of the Highway Patrol.
• There were no The bill was presented by representatives of the Highway Patrol.

Bills: AB6 , AB102 , AB131 , AB212 , AB213 , AB220 , AB259 , AB282 , AB376 , AB396 , AB479 , AB503 , AB570 , AB572 , AB574 , AB576 , AB593 , SB185 , SB207 , SB507 , AB6

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, FASD, prenatal alcohol exposure, children's health, developmental disability, early intervention, treatment assistance, Aging and Disability Services Division, Department of Health and Human Services, Autism Treatment Assistance Program, public health, parent education, evidence-based treatment, Nevada NRS 427A, disability services, behavioral health, emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district

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• Many of you know I've told the story of the hero of my life, my father, Sergeant First Class Donald Strickland
• Sergeant First Class Donald Strickland won the Bronze Star for Valor during the Tet Offensive and served
• Secretary, please read: Senate Bill 990 by Senator Grove, an act relating to highways.
• SB 990 allows Caltrans to permit the placement of a highway information sign along a key stretch of State

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the session on recognitions and resolutions honoring community groups and observances. Members welcomed the Far West region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Los Angeles South Bay alumni chapter, and later recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees after adopting SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support of the resolution, emphasizing Mexican history, Latino resilience, and shared struggles for justice. The Latino Spirit honorees included leaders in higher education, philanthropy, labor, health, advocacy, business, environmental justice, journalism, culinary arts, and music, along with a legacy award for Los Tigres del Norte. The Senate also adopted SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 honoring California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 recognizing Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 designating Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and floor remarks focused on health disparities, mental health, veteran suicide, and the sacrifices of peace officers, with several caucuses speaking in support of the health equity resolution. Each of these resolutions passed by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes. The chamber then took up several appointments from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, confirming Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson, despite some protest votes from Senator Grove over the lack of action on another appointment. In third reading, the Senate passed SB 1159 on AI and public participation, SB 1416 on faster refunds for duplicate medical payments, SB 1273 on winery video advertising at instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 990 on a highway information sign near Ridgecrest, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, and SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader Kent Wong and Navy veteran-artist Vittaliano Victor Villar, and the Senate adjourned until May 7, 2026.

Transcript Highlights:

• Many of you know, and I've told the story of the hero of my life, my father, Sergeant First Class Donald
• Sergeant First Class Donald Strickland, who actually won the Bronze Star for Valor during the Tet Offensive
• Secretary, please read: Senate Bill 990 by Senator Grove, an act relating to highways.
• SB 990 allows Caltrans to permit the placement of a highway information sign along a key stretch of State

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• </c><01:43:58.239><c> fatal</c> highway patrol worked 277 fatal highway patrol worked 277 fatal accidents
• Highway Patrol does have a separate retirement plan, but MBN does not.
• </c><01:56:26.800><c> Patrol's</c> and so if you look at Highway Patrol's and so if you look at Highway
• And so, I don't need NBN using one weapon and highway patrol using a different.
• And so, I don't need NBN using one weapon and highway patrol using a different.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 15 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

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• The real threat is the Trump administration taking away abortion access and dismantling programs that
• I say no, and this isn't about local control; it's about following the Trump administration.
• What Donald Trump has done and this administration has done is a dedicated effort to try to erase and
• The Trump administration has not only targeted transgender people through hateful executive orders...
• I'm Daniel Campbell, a student-athlete, a huge Trump supporter, and I support this bill. Thank you.

Committee: House Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Trump administration has taken pride in the threat to slash the bureaucratic workforce, arguing a
• I was at the launch with President Trump, and it was very confusing for several of the business people
• And Donald Trump is changing that on day one. So, Senator Rosen asked about critical minerals.
• The Trump administration has come in and contravened your own and all of our guidance on programs in
• Trump is going to make change. I won on the same ballot as Mr. Trump. I understand that.

Committee: Senate Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel