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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair hears none. Senate Bill 2529 is left pending.
- Chair hears none. Senate Bill 2538 is left pending. Thank you.
- Chair hears none; Senate Bill 2539 is left pending. Thank you.
- The chair hears none; Senate Bill 2873 is left pending.
- Hearing none, the House is adjourned.
Keywords:
municipal sales tax, street maintenance, local option tax, Tax Code Chapter 327, sales and use tax, street repair, sidewalk maintenance, water infrastructure, wastewater system, stormwater system, local election, ballot language, reauthorization, municipal finance, infrastructure funding, Texas municipalities, street and sidewalk tax, special district tax, public works, property tax
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing none, public testimony is now closed.
- Hearing none, public testimony is now closed.
- Hearing none, so ordered.
- Hearing none, public testimony is closed.
- Hearing none, public testimony is closed.
Keywords:
HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening, fire protection personnel, local government, political subdivision, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA standards, occupational medical examination, public safety, firefighter health, cancer prevention, annual health screening, confidential medical exam, pulmonary function test, electrocardiogram, chest x-ray, blood test
Summary:
The Committee on Local Government heard and discussed a series of House bills dealing with municipal structure, tax payment timing, local provider participation funds, firefighter cancer screenings, sunset review of the Trinity River Authority, replacement certificates of occupancy, and open meetings enforcement. HB 303 would remove the 501-resident floor so very small type A and B municipalities can convert to type C cities; HB 2742 would give property owners a later first split-payment deadline when tax bills are mailed after November 30; HB 3305 and HB 3348 were local provider participation fund measures with committee substitutes; HB 198 would require political subdivisions to offer occupational cancer screenings for firefighters; HB 1535 was a sunset bill for the Trinity River Authority; HB 4753 would allow a municipality-issued proof of a certificate of occupancy to substitute for a lost original; and HB 3711 would treat certain Open Meetings Act violations as offenses against public administration and require public explanation when prosecutors decline to act.
Testimony was generally supportive or limited, with several witnesses and senators emphasizing practical fixes, firefighter health and cost savings, local government transparency, and administrative cleanup. For HB 198, firefighter representatives gave emotional testimony about cancer deaths and the value of early screening. On HB 3711, a witness supported the bill but urged stronger enforcement and broader application. Several senators raised policy concerns on HB 2715 about routing removal proceedings through a regional presiding judge rather than the local county, arguing it could politicize the process.
The committee took no public testimony on most bills and repeatedly left them pending subject to call of the chair before later voting them out. HB 21, HB 30, HB 1535, HB 1520, HB 198, HB 303, HB 2742, and HB 4753 were reported to the full Senate, generally by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HB 30 passed on a 5-1 vote, while the other reported bills were approved unanimously or with no recorded opposition. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair hears no objection.
Keywords:
transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair hears none. There are no witnesses, so we'll recognize you to close. Great.
- The chair hears no objections. The committee is adjourned. But we have the time later today, okay?
- Chair hears none. There are no witnesses, so we'll recognize you to close. Great.
- The Chair hears no objections. The committee is adjourned. But we have the time later today, okay?
Keywords:
transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair hears none. SCR 5 is left pending. Um, which one is she? Right Should be For Yes.
- Hearing none, Chair recognize Chairman Smithy to close. I close. Thank you, Mr. Smithy.
- Chair hears none. SCR 32 is left pending. Which one? It's first Darby and then, OK.
- Hearing none, Chair closes unless there's questions for me and there's not.
- Hearing none, the committee stands adjourned. I call the chair.
Keywords:
residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair hears none. That Bill 2268 is pending. The next one? Okay.
- Chair hears none. Senate Bill 1664 is left pending.
- Chair hears none. SCR8 is left pending.
- Chair hears none. SCR9 is left pending. I'm sorry, pending. Huh?
- Chair hears none. SCR32 will be left pending. Is there any objection? Chair hears none.
Keywords:
residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's kind of a generic question, but I just want to hear your response.
- We have public hearings on many important issues.
- Delivered no later than 36 hours before the hearing.
- I'm happy that was a subcommittee hearing. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you.
- Hearing none, the motion prevails. and the committee stands in recess.
Bills:
HB386, HB1449, HB1701, HB2142, HB2675, HB2857, HB3063, HB3171, HB3641, HB3732, HB4045, HB4370, HB4491, HB4505, HB4626, HB5267, HB5356
Keywords:
construction contracts, change orders, local government, budget limits, Texas legislation, HB 1449, mobile food vendors, food trucks, mobile food service establishments, permits, county health permit, municipal permitting, Health and Safety Code Chapter 437A, Chapter 437, inspection agreements, permit reciprocity, fee cap, preemption, large counties, population over one million
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And what I hear being said and what I would suggest that you visit with the author on is to talk about
- I did hear clearly about the language on this, so we're going to work on that.
- I do appreciate you all taking the time to hear from me today.
- Hearing nothing, the chair moves to adjourn. Is there an objection?
- Hearing nothing, the chair stands adjourned, subject to the call of the chair.
Bills:
HB386, HB1449, HB1701, HB2142, HB2675, HB2857, HB3063, HB3171, HB3641, HB3732, HB4045, HB4370, HB4491, HB4505, HB4626, HB5267, HB5356
Keywords:
construction contracts, change orders, local government, budget limits, Texas legislation, HB 1449, mobile food vendors, food trucks, mobile food service establishments, permits, county health permit, municipal permitting, Health and Safety Code Chapter 437A, Chapter 437, inspection agreements, permit reciprocity, fee cap, preemption, large counties, population over one million
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair hears none. Motion prevails.
- Did I hear that right?
- We'll definitely hear that later on.
- But we do hear that there are many others.
- Well, I just didn't hear...
Bills:
HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794, HB46
Keywords:
peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, disclosure, next of kin, public information, deceased persons, privacy rights, patient solicitation, marketing practices, healthcare regulation, task force, deceptive advertising, nurse aide, certification, Texas Board of Nursing, healthcare workforce, nursing standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's what I didn't hear.
- Chair hears none. Substitute is adopted.
- We want to hear from you, but it has been a long...
- I hear you. I hear you. All right, thank you. Thank you. Members, other questions?
- Treatment to mitigate long-term hearing loss.
Bills:
HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794
Keywords:
local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- Subcommittee for taking the time to hear this bill.
- Not hearing any, thank you for your testimony.
- And while I hear aggrieved parents asking...
- The Chair hears none and...
- Not hearing any. Thank you very much.
Bills:
HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168
Keywords:
marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, we can hear you. We see you now. Great, thank you so much.
- The harms of marriage for those under 18, which you'll hear about from my colleague, indicate that child
- Not hearing any, thank you for your testimony. Thank you for... The Chair calls...
- Members not hearing anything. Thank you for your testimony.
- Not hearing any, thank you for being here. The chair calls Laura Swansea. Did I say that right?
Bills:
HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168
Keywords:
marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
GVO-AEN, GVO-EET, GVO DEFER, GVO-HHS, GVO Public Hearings 2-13-2024
Keywords:
HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgsFTnFLesg, 2026-07-02T01:23:15+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start
0:40 - SB 2436
10:50 - SB 2753
19:00 - SB 2477
23:30 - SB 3260
37:30 - SB 2418
42:00 - DM GVO-AEN 3:00 PM
46:30 - SB 3357
52:00 - SB 2770
54:30 - SB 2822
1:00:50 - DM GVO-EET 3:10 PM
1:05:00 - SB 2324
1:09:30 - SB 2503
1:13:00 - SB 3000
1:16:30 - SB 2688
1:18:40 - SB 2751
1:24:45 - DM GVO-HHS 3:45 PM
1:28:00 - DM GVO 3:30 PM
1:31:30 - DM GVO 3:29 PM
1:32:45 - SB 2198
1:33:55 - SB 2199
1:35:15 - SB 3307
1:37:14 - SB 2200
1:37:50 - SB 3226
1:37:55 - SB 3185
1:39:30 - SB 2335
1:45:10 - SB 2566
1:46:50 - SB 2457
1:47:40 - SB 3094
1:52:00 - SB 2222
1:52:30 - SB 2772
1:52:45 - SB 2831
1:55:00 - SB 2994
1:58:50 - DM GVO 4:00 PM
Hearing Notices:
GVO-AEN 3:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-AEN_02-13-24_.PDF
GVO-EET 3:10 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-EET_02-13-24_.PDF
GVO 3:29 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-13-24_.PDF
GVO 3:30 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-13-24_DEFER_.PDF
GVO-HHS 3:45 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO-HHS_02-13-24_.PDF
GVO 4:00 PM
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_GVO_02-13-24-1_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We were thinking about, just thinking about and talking about pulling back those number of instrumental
- Do I hear a motion to approve the minutes? I'll make a motion.
- Do I hear any second? Second. Charlie or Denise, do you want to second it? Yes.
- So the health equity informational hearing event has been scheduled for Monday, May 19th.
- And as a reminder, this hearing will serve as an opportunity for the invited subject matter experts to
Summary:
The subcommittee met with MassHealth LTSS Chief Leslie Darcy to review the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program and the legislative work group focused on its long-term sustainability and cost containment. Darcy and Charlie described the work group’s five meetings and three consensus recommendations: enforce the 66-hour overtime cap, address fraudulent activity in the PCA program, and eliminate MassHealth handling of PCA paperwork/administrative work for members without a live-in exemption because those members are subject to EVV. They explained EVV as an electronic visit verification system replacing paper timesheets, and noted the rollout is expected to be completed this fall. The group estimated about $7 million in savings from the consensus recommendations and agreed to continue meeting through June to consider additional ideas.
Darcy presented data showing the PCA program served about 56,000 members in state fiscal year 2024 and has grown from $1.2 billion in FY20 to $1.6 billion in FY24, with projections near $2 billion by 2027. She said much of the growth is driven by wage increases and older adults using more services, and compared PCA costs with other LTSS programs. The discussion also covered overtime spending, the role of federal financial participation, and how Massachusetts’ PCA program differs from other states because it has no hard caps on hours or activities. Several members emphasized the program’s value for independent living and community participation, while also acknowledging the need to control growth without undermining services.
Members asked about undocumented immigrants and MassHealth funding, and Darcy explained that some eligibility categories are state-funded only and do not receive federal matching funds. Another member asked about workforce recruitment and wage pressures; Darcy said recent collective bargaining agreements raised PCA wages, with some workers eventually reaching $25 per hour and the entry wage reaching $20. The group also discussed whether IADL hours are disproportionately high compared with ADL needs, and reviewed data suggesting potential savings if IADL hours were limited relative to ADL hours, though no consensus recommendation was made on that point. The meeting ended with approval of the prior minutes by roll call vote, an update that the next health equity informational hearing is scheduled for May 19, and a motion to adjourn carried unanimously.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/18/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome, has been instrumental for our children's development.
- Welcome, has been instrumental for our children's development.
- Thank you so much, Senator Kunesh, for hearing this bill.
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- it relates to being able to sit and hear it relates to being able to sit and hear the<01:57:16.880
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing none, so ordered.
- Hearing none, we'll move on to invited testimony.
- I'd like you to hear.
- Hearing none.
- Hearing none, it's so ordered. No objections? Hearing none, it's so ordered. 시청해주셔서 감사합니다!
Keywords:
mail theft, postal theft, package theft, identity theft, negotiable instrument, check theft, mail receptacle key, mailbox lock, postal key, delivery service, courier, USPS, United States Postal Service, fraud, property crime, elderly victims, disabled victims, identity information, rebuttable presumption, felony enhancement
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 12th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, we're going to move into hearing some bills.
- Chair hears none. The bill is left pending.
- Chair. the committee for hearing this bill.
- We have an extremely broad criminal instrument law.
- So the Criminal Instruments Statute basically says...
Keywords:
firearm acquisition, gun smuggling, criminal offenses, ammunition, terrorism, public safety, Texas criminal procedure, federal law enforcement, state arrest authority, search and seizure, felony offenses, federal air marshal, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Defense police, military police, Homeland Security, Public Safety, veterans affairs, federal officers, joint law enforcement authority
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- under seal, to be recorded as instruments, having a lease noted with those other instruments, they just
- A lease certainly is not akin to the other instruments that are listed there.
- Triple E will meet at 1 p.m. for bill hearings.
- > and today at 1 p.m. for bill hearings and today at 1 p.m. for bill hearings and then<00:34:00.000
- tomorrow at 8:45 for um bill hearings tomorrow at 8:45 for um bill hearings and<00:34:42.800>
Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened with an invocation by Rabbi David Hland, followed by a series of introductions and recognitions for visiting groups and guests, including Delta Sigma Theta members for Delta Day in Annapolis, Towson High School students, the Maryland Pharmacy Coalition, interns, and other visitors. The Senate adopted a resolution honoring Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Maryland chapters for service, scholarship, sisterhood, and social action, and also journalized the rabbi’s invocation. Several committee and delegation announcements were made, including upcoming bill hearings and voting sessions.
On legislation, the chamber handled a number of special-order and third-reading bills. Senate Bill 56 and Senate Bill 99 were both delayed for further amendment work, with SB 99 ultimately amended and ordered printed for third reading. The Senate also received and referred a bond initiative and heard an executive nominations report, with the nominations set for consideration in open session at a later time. During third reading, the Senate passed numerous bills, including measures on mail and service animal program disqualifications, police promotion pay restrictions, counterfeit lease penalties, Motor Vehicle Administration identification card requirements, environmental health specialist board sunset extension, used vehicle bill of sale requirements, collective bargaining for ATC cannabis police officers, transfer-on-death designations for vehicles and vessels, heavy-weight port corridor permits, controllable electronic records, lead paint abatement bonding and insurance, civic excellence in public schools, child pornography penalties, cemetery sale/transfer requirements, tobacco licenses for electronic smoking devices, legal services board membership, Baltimore County Public Library supervisory bargaining, money transmitter definitions, scalp cooling insurance coverage, prosthesis and orthosis coverage, elevator inspection database access, tax increment financing in noncontiguous areas, professional liability disclosure for certain care facilities and midwives, immunity for donation of pet supplies, massage therapy board revisions, and others.
One bill drew floor debate: Senate Bill 82, which would increase penalties for counterfeit lease of real property, was opposed by a senator who argued it would disproportionately impact renters and conflict with justice reform goals. Despite that objection, the bill passed. The Senate also changed one recorded vote on Senate Bill 252 from red to green by unanimous consent. Overall, the session was marked by routine passage of a large slate of bills, a few postponements for amendment negotiation, and several ceremonial recognitions and announcements.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, leadership has agreed to extend our hearing into the evening after caucus.
- Thank you again for hearing my bill.
- So today's surgical instruments are highly complex and ever-changing.
- A person could be hired off the street to sterilize these surgical instruments, and then those instruments
- Thank you for hearing the bill.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And the other instrument that Senator Boudreaux talked about, the study resolution, is that something
- We're working on two instruments because basically this instrument is for four years and it's of no cost
- We're working on two instruments because basically this instrument is for four years.
- I said we're working on two instruments because basically this instrument is for four years and it's
- You know, where we are on the calendar, and it's late, and I do hear you, but I just want to outline
Keywords:
inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation, hazardous waste, cleanup fund, environmental protection, state treasury, Consumer Price Index, law enforcement, firefighters, health insurance, survivors benefits, Lafayette