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• or rehabilitation programming.
• Specialized programs include academic, vocational programming, substance abuse programming, pre-forestry
• needs and collaborate with our local teams on the ambassador programs.
• We got ambassador programs started up as well.
• They have the ambassador program where they can report misconduct.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The bill also makes some small adjustments to the timeline for constitutional verification that will
• about the process that you believe that the people that have stated their names and their address and city
• Also, there's a very, very small number, but there are a few nonprofits that are registered in Missouri
• Well, it's used predominantly in construction programs, building programs, where you have residents from
• Do you think it'd be better if we left it up to those small businesses on their good faith to employ

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• I represent at this time, 9 Navajo chapters and half of the city of Gallup. It's a fun committee.
• County area, represent, uh, over Approximately 70,000 Native Americans who live within the, the, the city
• And they have expressed interest to, um, That they'd like to develop in that area, and there is a small
• shared this with other members, was looking at how our counties are all support, are also supporting small
• Uh, the current formula in the proposed rule has over $20,000 per student going to some of the small

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

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• We'll be putting them at a disadvantage for several reasons, including getting information on programs
• on their own personal accounts that help them make a more informed decision when deciding on programs
• This bill suppresses free speech, harms small businesses, and disadvantages Texas and Texans compared
• And creating a petition process that could be weaponized by small groups with political agendas.
• There were five cities in the study with similar findings.

Bills: HB186 , HB201 , HB229 , HB796 , HB1506 , HB2702 , HB2885 , HB3225 , HB3909 , HB4285 , HB5138

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

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• </c><00:20:26.559><c> STARS</c><00:20:27.640><c> program</c> of Alternative Programs STARS program of
• program.
• program.
• program.
• </c> cycle as traditional programs. cycle as traditional programs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So What I want to talk to you about today is our education programs and the grant to support them.
• These are scalable programs too, so we can get them across the entire state.
• The other program is Junior Historians, been going since 1939.
• Um, it, it certainly didn't shutter the programs, but it just gave us a little pause.
• HCR 81 would designate the city as Gateway Capital of Texas for a ten-year period ending 202035.

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

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• But it is quite common, especially for these small business owners, that there is not a big stack of
• I also happen to qualify for the microbusiness program.
• Incentives to invest in these small businesses will freeze with zero oversight protections.
• Incentives to invest in these small businesses will freeze with zero oversight protections.
• program is actually capable of success, that the program is actually viable.

Committee: House Joint Committee on Administrative Rules

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The program evaluation, yes, we are working on program evaluation in close collaboration with LFC and
• in summer programs, Mr.
• So, I'm really concerned about our small drillers.
• , a small finite number of wells.
• I'm one of your program evaluators at the LFC.

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• </c> resident of the west side of Wahu small resident of the west side of Wahu small business<00:25:17.000
• I agree that let's do a pilot program.
• I agree that this is a good program with good results.
• <c> in</c> recipients of this program remain in recipients of this program remain in Hawaii<02:58:32.560
• </c> to know what they're considered small to know what they're considered small purchases<06:00:26.080

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Thank you for being here and for all your efforts. internship program, providing high internship program
• Now, this document does not program.
• A great uh starting point ed programs.
• </c> education program. education program.
• :06:18.239><c> even</c> very small and potentially even very small and potentially even shrinking<02:

Keywords: 916, all

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• So these RAs plan social programs. They plan educational programs.
• We utilize the BASICS program, which is an evidence-based program, working with individual students.
• Within our peer education program, we also have a more intensive program: our peer wellness coaches.
• Currently, we have 10 bachelor-level programs, and an 11th program is in the approval process.
• programs, and an 11th program is in the approval process.

Summary: The committee spent much of the meeting hearing presentations on student mental health supports at Central Washington University, Washington State University, the University of Washington, and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. CWU described high levels of student distress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and basic-needs insecurity, along with a campus-wide holistic well-being model that includes behavioral intervention teams, emergency aid, peer outreach, community partnerships, and a collegiate recovery community. WSU emphasized loneliness, common presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship distress, and the role of housing and residence life, resident advisors, living-learning communities, and coordinated crisis response in identifying and supporting students. UW highlighted prevention and support programs through LiveWell, including alcohol and other drug consultations, confidential advocacy, suicide intervention, student needs navigation, peer health educators, and peer wellness coaches. The community and technical college system reported persistent access barriers, especially for students ages 18 to 24 and those facing housing or food insecurity, and said the legislature-funded mental health pilot at four colleges expanded counseling access, telehealth, and referral pathways, while broader system efforts focus on awareness, telehealth, basic-needs supports, and workforce training in behavioral health fields. Members asked each panel how they gather student feedback, and the institutions said they use surveys, evaluations, and ongoing outreach to students in services. Questions also focused on substance-use and recovery resources, Greek life outreach, and whether colleges have enough licensed mental health staff versus academic advisors; the community college board said not all colleges have licensed mental health providers on staff, and some rely on community contracts or telehealth. The committee also discussed whether counseling services are increasing because of post-pandemic effects or because students are more willing to seek help, with presenters saying both factors likely play a role. The committee then shifted to artificial intelligence in higher education. Washington State University, the University of Washington, Western Washington University, and the community and technical college system described campus AI task forces, governance structures, and efforts to set policies for students, faculty, and staff. Presenters said institutions are requiring course-level AI use statements, promoting ethical and transparent use, expanding access to approved tools such as Microsoft Copilot, and using AI for teaching, research, advising, and administrative support while guarding privacy, equity, and academic integrity. Members raised concerns about deepfakes, bias, student monitoring, and whether AI should be used to screen applications or evaluate student work; presenters said human review remains essential and that some institutions prohibit AI use in hiring or admissions screening. The final presentation, from OSPI, described the statewide rollout of the School Links high school and beyond plan platform under 2023 legislation, saying it will standardize career and college planning across K-12, provide better data and student guidance, and connect students to postsecondary pathways and employers; OSPI said the rollout is underway but current funding only extends through June 30, 2026.

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• These efforts include the California Wildfire Mitigation Program, a program primarily focused on home
• the programs for the first level?
• the pilot program, but I... ...program in terms of the funding for the pilot program, but I question
• This program is working.
• And so I go to: to what end do we keep doing this program and expanding this program?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And so how could we go into the city of Albuquerque, take duties that commissioned police officers were
• And so how could we go into the city of Albuquerque, take duties that commissioned police officers were
• So a disproportionate amount of crime for that very small area, probably if you live in Albuquerque,
• Criminal activity is dominated by a highly small, highly chronic offender population, so most of the
• And I know that probably in the city, a lock is probably a good deterrent.

Bills: SB100

Committee: Senate Senate Judiciary

Keywords: burglary, aggravated burglary, dwelling, criminal law, property rights, 996, all

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• , and Long Beach City College.
• Long Beach City College.
• Based on my experience as a city council member for many years, we actually worked in our city to remove
• But we have, in a city of 500,000, less than about 750 officers.
• Many of our cities don't have that.

Summary: The committee heard several privacy, technology, and public safety measures. SB 898 by Senator Weber Pearson would require manufacturers of connected consumer products to disclose the minimum period of software support and notify consumers when support is nearing or has ended. Consumer Reports supported the bill as a consumer protection and cybersecurity measure, while some members raised concerns about enforcement through the unfair competition law and the possibility of private lawsuits. The bill was moved on a 5-1 vote to the Senate Judiciary Committee, with amendments to be taken there. SB 1279 by Senator Gonzalez would authorize Long Beach to place speed safety cameras on Pacific Coast Highway under the same privacy and equity guardrails as the existing pilot program, including no facial recognition, confidentiality of DMV data, warning notices, and reduced fees for low-income recipients. Supporters said the cameras would address severe speeding and fatal crashes on PCH, while opponents raised civil liberties, due process, and concerns about automated enforcement and identifying the actual driver. The committee voted 6-2 to send the bill to Appropriations, and it was placed on call. The committee also advanced SB 1111 by Senator Ashby, the Artificial Intelligence Abuse Protection Act, which would create civil remedies for nonconsensual AI voice, image, and video cloning. Support came from SAG-AFTRA and Common Sense Media, and members discussed concerns about employer liability and the scope of the bill, but no opposition testified. The measure passed 7-1 to Public Safety and was placed on call. SB 1217 by Senator Grove, backed by survivors of trafficking and nonconsensual intimate imagery, would create a DOJ-run clearinghouse to verify removal requests and require platforms to take down intimate images within 48 hours. Survivors described ongoing harm from images still circulating online; members focused on privacy, DOJ capacity, cybersecurity, and the lack of a private right of action. The bill passed 8-0 to Public Safety and was placed on call. Finally, SB 1095 by Senator Perez would require fusion centers and participating agencies to adopt MOUs limiting the sharing of sensitive personal information for immigration enforcement or racial profiling, require annual reporting, and add oversight and audit provisions. Supporters argued fusion centers have operated with too little transparency and have been used to circumvent California privacy and immigration laws; some members raised operational concerns about defining prohibited sharing and how the restrictions would work in practice. The discussion continued, with the author noting committee amendments and existing state law as the basis for the bill's guardrails.

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• This is just not a workable program.
• c><00:19:05.559><c> could</c><00:19:05.760><c> be</c> program and a program that could be program and
• </c><00:19:16.520><c> um</c> this is just not a workable program um this is just not a workable program
• It seems like an unusually small...
• programs.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HB 129, which would redefine “evidence-based” in public education. The Department of Education testified that the bill’s definition would conflict with federal definitions and be very restrictive, potentially affecting a wide range of instructional methods, curriculum materials, teacher training, civics requirements, suicide prevention training, and other programs. The department said the bill could force a broad overhaul of school practices, create local implementation burdens, and require at least one new state position, with a fiscal note estimating roughly $118,000 in FY 2026 rising in later years. Members also raised concerns about possible impacts on federal pass-through funding and whether the bill was workable. Representative Papovich moved to retain HB 129, and the motion passed 7-0. The committee then heard HB 133, a Department of Safety/DMV bill involving follow-up when a person votes using an out-of-state license or non-driver ID and then does not obtain a New Hampshire credential within the statutory timeframe. DMV officials said the bill would require a $40,000 technology upgrade plus a new full-time position, and that the fiscal note did not include postage or fully account for the manual work needed to match records, send notices, and review responses. They said the proposal also raised broader tracking issues because it would apply not only to voters but to anyone who had not obtained a New Hampshire license within 60 days, and they questioned whether DMV was the proper agency to make those inquiries. Committee members pressed the department on how the 60-day clock would be determined, whether the bill could amount to a kind of poll tax or raise privacy concerns, and whether voter ID cards or other exceptions would avoid that problem. The department explained that New Hampshire offers a free voter identification card through town clerks for people without a license or state ID, but said the bill did not exempt those cards and that the DMV would still be asked to investigate status after voting. Officials also said the bill would be difficult to enforce, that some cases would be ambiguous, and that any response from the DMV would likely amount to a request for information rather than an enforceable consequence. No vote on HB 133 was taken in the portion provided.

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• this modernization to the next generation and even possibly use things like hydrogen, nuclear power, small
• , analyzing the programs, having that interaction with them, and making sure that what future teachers
• labs at the Allen Institute, at the University of Washington, one of the elite computer science programs
• like you to consider: if we passed legislation here that dramatically irritated the counties and cities
• President, a lot of money from both the Port of Ponderay, a very small port, very important one in Pend

Keywords: 904, all

Summary: The Senate considered and passed several bills, many of them after moving substitutes and suspending the rules to advance them directly to final passage. Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, dealing with access to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters, was described as a civic engagement measure that would require county auditors and the Secretary of State to work with federally recognized tribes and explore a secure voting portal. Supporters emphasized outreach, access, and helping overseas and disabled voters; opponents raised concerns about online voting security, paper ballot integrity, and emerging technologies. The bill passed 38-19. Substitute Senate Bill 6034, which statutorily establishes the Governor’s Office on Indian Affairs, passed unanimously 49-0 after supporters said it would formally anchor an office that has existed for decades and better reflect the state’s government-to-government relationship with tribes. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6247, on school district financial management and training, also passed 49-0 after an amendment was adopted to delay implementation and clarify funding for training. Supporters said the bill would help school boards, superintendents, and ESDs identify districts sliding toward financial distress and improve fiscal oversight. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 5922, giving school districts more flexibility to transfer unused school bus depreciation funds when declining enrollment means replacement buses may not be needed, and Senate Bill 6278, requiring ongoing review of teacher and principal preparation programs so training better matches classroom needs; both passed with broad support. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6246, concerning emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the Climate Commitment Act, drew the most extended debate and passed 27-22 after a striking amendment was adopted and a proposed reporting amendment was rejected. Supporters said it creates a framework for future emissions allowance reductions while protecting jobs and competitiveness; opponents warned it would drive mills and other industrial employers out of Washington. The Senate also passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5906, the SAFE Act limiting ICE access to non-public areas of schools, colleges, health care facilities, daycares, and similar sites without a warrant, after adopting amendments related to model policies and union notification; supporters framed it as a safety and due process measure, while opponents called it an attempt to obstruct federal law enforcement. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5905, addressing PERS membership for certain port workers in federal railroad retirement plans, passed 49-0 as a technical pension fix.

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• And 47% of the Huntsville city limits is exempt where this, uh, property would be.
• Uh, we're we're looking at relocating out of our downtown Huntsville area to right outside our city limits
• Never seen a small county like ours have that many, uh, mental health problems.
• Actually has programs that TDCJ does not actually offer.
• Over the years, MTC has consistently delivered innovative programs and cost-effective solutions that

Bills: HB153

Committee: House Corrections

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• I believe 20% of the county is exempt. ...And 47% of the Huntsville city limits is exempt, where this
• We're looking at relocating out of our downtown Huntsville area to right outside our city limits.
• Are you in favor of some other approaches, such as rehabilitation programs or community service?
• I know that, for example, MTC actually has programs that... That TDCJ does not actually offer.
• Over the years, MTC has consistently delivered innovative programs and cost-effective services.

Bills: HB153 , HB1410 , HB1461 , HB1760 , HB1762 , HB3261 , HB3773 , HB153

Committee: House Corrections

Keywords: education, funding, student resources, technology access, equal opportunity, veterans treatment court, mental health, criminal justice, rehabilitation, eligibility criteria, veterans, treatment court, military service, legislation, private prisons, inmate confinement, criminal justice reform, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, government contracts, inmate housing

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• </c> basically you're having a very small basically you're having a very small fraction<00:02:49.360>
• Therefore, I urge ITL. to save on the cost of programming, to save on the cost of programming, utilizing
• </c> transparent across all cities and towns. transparent across all cities and towns.
• To summarize, elections are won by small To summarize, elections are won by small margins<04:27:42.479
• </c> how many ballots did your town or city how many ballots did your town or city clerk<04:30:24.479

Committee: House Election Law

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They're a small footprint that can escalate into broader conflict under one attack.
• We support, you know... ...program that's the best in the country when I was the commander of that.
• All of this to say, following one's faith is no small thing.
• All of this to say, following one's faith is no small thing.
• . ...oversight related to its past experience with the 287(g) program.

Summary: The committee first approved the February 9, 2026 minutes and then took up SB 1618, which restructures the Military Affairs Commission to add governor-appointed defense and industry experts, expand advisory participation, require more frequent meetings and reporting, and create a commission fund. The sponsor and a witness from the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center said the bill would modernize Arizona’s approach to retaining and attracting military missions and defense-related business. After adopting a Gowan amendment, the committee voted 6-1 to give SB 1618 a do pass recommendation as amended. The committee then heard SB 1047, the “Defend the Guard” bill, which would bar deployment of the Arizona National Guard into active combat without a congressional declaration of war. Supporters, including veterans and activists, argued it would restore constitutional limits and protect Guard members from unauthorized foreign wars. Opponents, including a retired National Guard officer, warned it could harm readiness, create tension with the Pentagon, and risk federal funding or missions. The committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1047 a do pass recommendation. Next was SB 1474, which preempts state and local restrictions on cooperation with federal immigration authorities, requires immigration-enforcement training, and, under amendment, requires county sheriffs to enter 287(g) agreements with ICE by January 1, 2027. The sponsor said the bill would improve cooperation and enforcement consistency, while opponents—religious leaders, public servants, and others—argued it would expand federal immigration enforcement, increase fear in communities, and burden local agencies with an unfunded mandate. After a lengthy and contentious debate, the committee voted 4-3 to give SB 1474 a do pass recommendation as amended. Finally, the committee considered SB 1620, which changes Arizona Space Commission membership by reducing governor appointments, adding the lieutenant governor as chair, and making legislative and executive leaders nonvoting advisory members. The commission chair said the changes would align Arizona with other states and improve structure and continuity. The bill passed 5-1 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then heard SB 1365, a strike-everything amendment removing the income cap for disabled veterans’ property tax exemption on a primary residence; members discussed whether very high-income veterans should still qualify, but agreed the bill would help disabled veterans. The committee adopted both amendments and gave SB 1365 a do pass recommendation.