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• We had to replace... I had to throw away all my paper that had the wrong emblem.

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• This clarifies any questions as to whether the governor can appoint his or her own temporary replacement

Summary: The Senate opened with an invocation by Pastor Jim Harris of Tilden Baptist Church, followed by remarks from Senator Zaffirini recognizing his service and retirement as an agricultural teacher. The chamber also received a message from the governor on appointments to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors. Senators then adopted SR 434 honoring Goodwill Industries of San Antonio’s 80th anniversary, with Senators Gutierrez, Menendez, and Zaffirini praising its workforce training and second-chance employment mission; SR 435 recognizing Dr. Christine Ramos Camacho as Doctor of the Day; and a group of additional resolutions adopted by voice vote. Senator Zaffirini also introduced the McMullen County Day delegation, and Senator Gutierrez introduced the Doctor of the Day. The Senate then took up and passed several bills. SB 1951 addressed penalties for late property rendition filings and removed a financial incentive for appraisal districts; SB 1261 related to financing water supply projects in the state water plan; SB 1620 created a Texas Forensic Analyst Apprenticeship Pilot Program; SB 530 updated higher-education accreditation rules; SB 2183 standardized fireworks sales periods statewide; SB 2368 strengthened the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act and added foreign-affiliation safeguards for electricity market participants; SB 1398 limited children without placement (CWOP) practices and added community-based care transparency; and SB 1960 established digital replication rights for voice and visual likenesses. Each of these bills advanced through suspension of the regular order, passage to engrossment, suspension of the three-day rule, and final passage, with recorded votes generally showing strong support and some opposition on a few measures. The chamber also debated SB 825, which would require an annual study of the economic, environmental, and financial impacts of illegal immigration. Senators Middleton, Hinojosa, Gutierrez, and Eckhardt debated whether the study should include positive as well as negative impacts; an amendment to require that broader analysis failed, and the bill was left pending after passage to engrossment. Other measures passed included SB 2010, prohibiting political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs; SB 546, requiring reporting and continued implementation of school bus seat belts; SB 586, establishing the Historical Texas Cemetery designation program; SB 1150, requiring inactive oil and gas wells to be plugged or returned to production under a compliance plan; SB 1184, lowering the minimum age of wine eligible for sale by wine collection sellers; SB 2185, clarifying bilingual education allotment funding; SB 1923, making child support follow the child in certain temporary placements; SB 2252, expanding early literacy and numeracy supports and screening tools; SB 1870, barring local decriminalization of drugs; and SB 2405, the major TDCJ sunset bill, which included facility planning, parole and rehabilitation reforms, and an amendment protecting parole board discretion. Most of these bills were adopted after floor amendments and passed with recorded votes, often along party-line or near-party-line divisions.

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• cleanup, uh, cleanup and modernization measures, updates terminology with regard to commissioner, replacing

Committee: House Licensing & Administrative Procedures

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• Sun Bucks, a summer EBT program that helps cover meals for students when school is out, replaced summer

Summary: The joint oversight hearing focused on food insecurity in California and how state and federal nutrition programs, agricultural production, and food distribution systems intersect. Assemblymembers emphasized that many Californians, including farmworkers, seniors, children, and communities of color, remain food insecure despite California’s agricultural abundance. Panelists and members discussed CalFresh, WIC, school meals, Sun Bucks, food banks, and the impact of federal policy changes, including possible nutrition cuts, tariffs, and immigration enforcement, on access to food and the agricultural workforce. Secretary Karen Ross described CDFA programs aimed at improving access to fresh food and supporting local agriculture, including the senior farmers’ market program, California Nutrition Incentive Program, Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program, Community Food Hubs, Farm to School, urban agriculture, and a proposed tribal food sovereignty program. She said these efforts help connect local producers to consumers, expand healthy food access, and build infrastructure such as refrigeration, mobile markets, and aggregation hubs. Department of Social Services Deputy Director Alexis Fernandez Garcia outlined CalFresh, CFAP, Sun Bucks, CACFP, emergency food programs, and tribal nutrition assistance, noting that CalFresh and related programs significantly reduce poverty and food insecurity, but participation gaps remain for non-English speakers, some Asian American communities, and undocumented households. PPIC researcher Tess Thorman presented data showing that 13% of California households experienced food insecurity in 2023, with higher rates among households with children and Latino, Black, and other households. She said nutrition programs reduce poverty and food hardship, but federal rules, income thresholds, immigration restrictions, and high living costs limit their reach. Members asked about simplifying applications, improving call center access, increasing outreach in multiple languages, and adjusting benefits for inflation. Officials said the state has used available federal options to streamline enrollment, improve customer service, and target outreach, but many core rules and benefit levels are set federally. The second panel shifted to food production and market access. A farmer, a UC food systems leader, and a produce distributor described efforts to connect small and medium farms with food banks, schools, universities, and Medi-Cal food-as-medicine programs. They highlighted programs such as Farms Together, the USDA Southwest Regional Food Business Center, Farm to School, food hubs, and climate-smart infrastructure grants as ways to create stable markets for local growers while improving food access. Speakers also raised concerns about land tenure, consolidation, regulatory burdens, labor constraints, and the loss of federal funding, and members discussed whether state investments and Prop. 4 funds could help sustain and expand these efforts.

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• happening within the district as a quote a reality where in reality you may have a 30 day substitute get replaced

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It, it really helps them, um, have a much more efficient, uh, means of replacing those assets.

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

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• Who could replace Representative Bartleman?

Summary: The Criminal Justice Subcommittee heard a series of bills, beginning with HB 759, which would lower Florida’s minimum age to purchase or transfer firearms from 21 to 18. The bill drew strong opposition from gun-violence prevention groups, Parkland survivors and families, and several members who argued the current law was enacted after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting and should not be reversed. Supporters, including gun-rights advocates and some members, argued 18-year-olds are legal adults who serve in the military, vote, and should have full Second Amendment rights. After debate, the committee voted 13-5 to report HB 759 favorably. The committee then unanimously approved HB 431, extending Level 2 background screening requirements for youth athletic coaches through July 1, 2026, and HB 231, which keeps certain medical examiner information confidential, both with little opposition. It also approved HB 663, increasing penalties for unlawfully using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of dangerous crimes, after adopting a technical amendment, and HB 845, which clarifies the intake process for Veterans Treatment Court and removes Veterans Hall of Fame language from the bill. Each of those measures passed without recorded opposition. Members also approved PCS for HB 255, known as Dexter’s Law, which creates a sentencing multiplier for aggravated animal cruelty cases. The bill was presented as a response to a high-profile dog abuse case and was supported by animal welfare and law enforcement groups; members cited animal cruelty as a predictor of broader violence. The committee then approved HB 1021, allowing active law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons at sporting events, after debate over identification, venue procedures, and whether the bill should extend more broadly; it passed 16-1. Finally, HB 653, adding aggravating factors for capital felonies involving the assassination or attempted assassination of a head of state, was reported favorably after brief discussion about federal penalties and deterrence. The transcript ends as the committee begins hearing HB 6025, a repeal bill related to emergency restrictions on firearms during local states of emergency, but the discussion is cut off before action is taken.

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• Incentive programs to bring HEB to Buda where we've got one HEB they're replacing their HEB with a another

Committee: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We may be spending $3 million to replace it. >> Representative Yen first time. complaints, voice opinions
• spending<00:05:07.840><c> $3</c><00:05:08.000><c> million</c><00:05:09.039><c> to</c><00:05:09.360><c> replace
• </c> spending $3 million to replace it. spending $3 million to replace it.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Either existing right of way, where they're simply replacing the natural gas infrastructure, or a requirement
• existing right of way, where they're existing right of way, where they're simply<02:38:01.040><c> replacing
• </c><02:38:01.439><c> the</c><02:38:01.680><c> natural</c><02:38:02.080><c> gas</c> simply replacing
• the natural gas simply replacing the natural gas infrastructure,<02:38:03.359><c> or</c><02:38:03.600

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And generally speaking, if the electricity was continued to be needed, we would be replacing them with
• was continued to be needed, we<00:45:07.720><c> would</c><00:45:07.880><c> be</c><00:45:08.000><c> replacing
• /c><00:45:08.600><c> them</c><00:45:08.880><c> with</c><00:45:09.080><c> natural</c> we would be replacing
• them with natural we would be replacing them with natural gas-fired<00:45:10.080><c> plants,</c> gas-fired
• We've not replaced them with cleaner burning natural gas, and now we find ourselves at this juncture.

Keywords: House streaming session for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 957, house, all

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• school curriculum lead there said, you know, they were so excited about it because then it kind of replaced
• school curriculum lead there said, you know, they were so excited about it because then it kind of replaced
• then</c><01:30:36.159><c> it</c><01:30:36.400><c> kind</c><01:30:36.560><c> of</c><01:30:36.719><c> replaced
• </c><01:30:37.120><c> their</c> because then it kind of replaced their because then it kind of replaced

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• With no notice, no replacement, and no plan, the Trump administration decided that these veterans are
• It replaces the NCAA with a new entity under presidential authority to regulate public college sports
• </c><07:22:38.878><c> It</c><07:22:39.120><c> replaces</c><07:22:39.520><c> the</c><07:22:39.760><c>
• It replaces the NCA with a Sports Act.
• It replaces the NCA with a new<07:22:41.200><c> entity</c><07:22:41.520><c> under</c><07:22:41.840><c

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This amendment would replace the bill with a legislative study committee.
• 25.560><c> representative</c><02:26:26.040><c> bur</c><02:26:26.760><c> then</c> He said it would replace
• would do<02:27:14.920><c> and</c><02:27:15.279><c> it</c><02:27:15.399><c> would</c><02:27:15.760><c> replace
• </c><02:27:17.000><c> if</c><02:27:17.160><c> my</c><02:27:17.439><c> library</c> do and it would replace
• if if my library do and it would replace if if my library card<02:27:18.640><c> was</c><02:27:19.640

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Judiciary Committee opened a hearing on HB 584, which would bar New Hampshire and its political subdivisions from enforcing mandates, orders, or similar directives from the World Health Organization, United Nations, or World Economic Forum. Prime sponsor Representative Green described the bill as a sovereignty measure and offered an amendment to clarify language, including replacing a reference to entities that “create and enforce policies” with language covering enforcement of policies, mandates, orders, requirements, edicts, or directives. Supporters argued the bill was a preemptive safeguard against outside influence and cited concerns about pandemic-era public health measures and international organizations. Opponents, including the American Heart Association, warned it could chill local policymaking and limit the ability of communities to use outside research or guidance. The chair closed the hearing on HB 584 after testimony concluded. The committee then moved to HB 580-FN, relative to retaliatory defamation in domestic violence and sexual violence cases. Representative Anita Burroughs, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to protect people who report sexual assault, sexual harassment, abuse, or domestic violence from retaliatory defamation suits, so long as statements are made in good faith and without malice. She also said the bill preserves the ability of accused persons to defend their names. Burroughs explained that the proposal was prompted by a survivor’s experience and was meant to address the chilling effect of expensive litigation on reporting misconduct. Testimony on HB 580 was generally supportive. Witnesses said the bill would help survivors speak out without fear of meritless lawsuits and described retaliatory defamation as a tool used to silence or intimidate accusers. Burroughs noted the bill was informed by anti-SLAPP principles and referenced high-profile defamation cases as examples of the cost and pressure of litigation. No vote was taken in the portion of the transcript provided; the hearing on HB 580 was opened and testimony began.

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• I would have to say, if you replace the word “student” with any other class of people, I think you would
• I mean, if you try this—this is their definition with the word “student” replaced—immigrant rental, an
• I would have to say, if you replace the word “student” with any other class of people, I think you would
• I mean, if you try this—this is their definition with the word “student” replaced—immigrant rental, an
• I mean, if you try this—this is their definition with the word “student” replaced—immigrant rental, an

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The project includes a motorsports program facility/classroom renovations and replacing outdated CTE
• Renovations and replacing outdated CTE equipment, in addition to state support and local funds.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first discussed HB 443, which would change terms and vacancy language for members of a higher education commission. Members raised concerns that the bill was too narrow to address broader issues with commission membership, including expired appointments, attendance expectations, and whether the Department of Education could replace the commission’s role. Several members suggested the bill was not ready for action and favored holding it for further work, possibly through a subcommittee or work session. One member suggested that if attendance standards were added, no more than two unexcused absences should trigger removal, given the commission’s meeting schedule. The chair said he would defer action and form a small subcommittee to report back before the committee deadline. The committee then moved to HB 484, dealing with repurposing Career and Technical Education classroom space after 20 years of exclusive use. The chair explained that the bill was aimed at the Milford CTE project, where shared use of space could allow a school to repurpose part of a CTE facility while still using it for CTE-related instruction. Members discussed other possible situations around the state, including Claremont, North Conway, and Jaffrey/Rindge, and whether the bill should be limited to Milford or broadened to allow local districts more flexibility. Some members favored passing the bill now to help CTE projects move forward, while others argued for an amendment removing the requirement that the space be vacated specifically to expand the CTE program occupying it. Testimony and discussion emphasized that the Milford project had state approval but reduced funding, requiring a smaller scope and repurposing of existing space. Supporters said the bill could help preserve CTE programs while also benefiting general education space needs, and that local districts should have flexibility after 20 years. Opponents or cautious members noted that the language might not fit every district situation and asked for feedback from Director Beard and Steve Rothenberg before final action. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion provided, and instead discussed waiting for an amendment and additional input before acting.

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• I think that charter schools can play a role, a very specific role, but I don't think they should replace
• I think that charter schools can play a role, a very specific role, but I don't think they should replace
• I think that charter schools can play a role, a very specific role, but I don't think they should replace

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• .<02:33:45.600><c> Replacing</c><02:33:46.240><c> OPSD</c><02:33:46.960><c> with</c><02:33:47.120><c>
• Replacing OPSD with the office marshall.
• Replacing OPSD with the office of<02:33:47.680><c> state</c><02:33:47.920><c> fire</c><02:33:48.160><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt. Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.

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• So I would suggest replacing the phrase “all persons” with “all natural persons” as a way to cure that
• So I would suggest replacing the phrase “all persons” with “all natural persons” as a way to cure that
• So I would suggest replacing the phrase “all persons” with “all natural persons” as a way to cure that

Committee: House Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• and believe that we should pass the John Lewis Act, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would replace
• If you break the law to rig our election, So it becomes structurally impossible for you to be replaced
• The Supreme Court has said that redistricting mid-decade to replace a court-ordered map is allowed, but

Bills: HB4

Committee: House Congressional Redistricting, Select

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all