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• This data isn't just collected, it's actively used to improve. prevention and response strategies.
• However, it did require school boards to have... actively vote for it.
• Extracurricular activities will increase the talent pool. that the school district has access to.
• Activities that build team teamwork, leadership, resilience, and community spirit.
• Lastly was extracurricular activities, that was another 10%. Okay. Yes, sir. Thank you.

Bills: HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24, HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

Bills: HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369, HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24

Keywords: non-human behaviors, education, Texas schools, policy, regulation, funding, teacher salaries, school districts, state budget, non-enrolled students, University Interscholastic League, participation, eligibility standards, school participation, academic standards, Texas education, interscholastic league, extracurricular activities, academic proficiency, AED

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• <00:12:18.320> costs, public reporting on activities, costs, public reporting on activities, costs
• those courthouse related activities. those courthouse related activities.
• law enforcement activities.
• law enforcement activities.
• law enforcement activities.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:05:18.680> so<01:05:18.880> long<01:05:19.240> as agriculture activities
• so long as agriculture activities so long as municipalities<01:05:20.520> do<01:05:20.640>
• Meaning, any one of the criteria would make farming activities subject to the RAP rules.
• criteria would make farming activities criteria would make farming activities subject<01:08:08.560
• activity and our nervous system. activity and our nervous system.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• We are actively developing nearly 30 land acquisition projects throughout the state.
• We are actively developing nearly 30 land acquisition projects throughout the state.
• Reducing greenhouse gas and wildfire prevention activities makes a whole lot of sense.
• dollar, reduces more carbon than many other activities that we do in this state.
• What did we spend last year total on wildfire prevention activities?

Summary: The subcommittee began by announcing a change in the agenda order, moving item 6 ahead of item 1 and then item 7, and noting there would be no votes taken on any items that day. Item 6 covered a proposed operational efficiencies control section for the Natural Resources Agency that would let multiple departments jointly fund landscape-scale or multi-jurisdictional projects and allow Finance to transfer climate bond funds to a lead state entity. The LAO said the proposal was reasonable but suggested the Legislature consider requiring summary notification on how it is used; Finance said it would consider that request. Item 7 focused on the 2026-27 biodiversity and nature-based solutions spending plan. Finance and the Wildlife Conservation Board described the climate bond funding for habitat restoration, wildlife crossings, public access, tribal nature-based solutions, and related work, including $111 million proposed for WCB and $30 million for Salton Sea habitat and public access projects. The LAO supported the overall approach but flagged the San Andreas Corridor Program as an area where the Legislature may want to specify geographic priorities. Members discussed the pace of Salton Sea work and whether the proposed projects would count toward disadvantaged community goals. Item 8 addressed Cal Fire’s aviation contract and staffing needs for wildfire response. Cal Fire said year-round fire activity, a larger and more complex aircraft fleet, and labor market pressures justified the proposed contract increase, including more mechanics, pilots, and maintenance support. The LAO recommended approval, saying the proposal addressed health and safety concerns. Members asked about contractor staffing, competition in the bidding process, and future technology for early fire detection and suppression. The committee then took up item 1 on golden mussel containment. Fish and Wildlife described the invasive species’ spread in the Delta, the task force and response framework, and a request for eight new positions funded by Prop. 4 to support control plans, outreach, monitoring, research, and coordination with partners and law enforcement. Members pressed the department on whether the state should fund more direct decontamination infrastructure and grants to local water managers, and on the realistic goal of containing the mussel. The chair and several members emphasized the urgency of the threat and requested an itemized breakdown of the $20 million request. The hearing then moved to a broader LAO overview of wildfire prevention and response funding, where the LAO summarized the state’s funding mix and warned that ongoing wildfire resilience funding will likely decline as one-time bond and GGRF funds are exhausted, prompting discussion of long-term funding options and the balance between prevention, suppression, and community hardening.

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• an exemption for advanced manufacturing that is so broad that it covers strip mining and other activities
• . ...would be precluded from utilizing the exemption to expedite those types of activities.
• position on the bill relative to some of the differences on labeling and differentiation, we are actively
• We have children here and at nearby schools that cannot access recess outdoors when levels are elevated
• We have children here and at nearby schools that cannot access recess outdoors when levels are elevated

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with SB 1350 by Senator McNerney presented first. The measure would expand California’s use of renewable hydrogen in the power sector by allowing renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen, with supporters emphasizing grid reliability, clean-energy goals, in-state investment, and construction jobs. Support came from labor, clean-energy, municipal utility, and local government representatives; NRDC Action Fund withdrew opposition after amendments, while a few groups remained opposed or neutral. The committee later took a roll call and SB 1350 passed out on a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard SB 1180 by Senator Allen, which would set operational rules for the Plastic Pollution Mitigation Fund created under SB 54, including clearer eligible uses, transparency, technical assistance, and access for tribes and smaller community groups. Environmental justice, ocean, conservation, and local government groups strongly supported the bill, saying it would ensure the fund addresses plastic pollution’s public health and environmental harms. Industry and manufacturing groups opposed unless amended, arguing the bill should stay tightly tied to plastic waste reduction and not broaden into source-reduction policy. After quorum was established, the committee approved SB 1180 on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. SB 1326 by Senator Wahab was then heard to strengthen tribal consultation and tribal cultural resource protections under CEQA by recognizing tribal registers and requiring feasible avoidance or mitigation measures when tribes identify resources. Tribal representatives and supporters said the bill would better protect sacred sites and tribal knowledge, while cities, counties, utilities, builders, and rural county groups opposed unless amended, citing implementation concerns, possible litigation, and uncertainty for infrastructure and housing projects. The committee voted the bill out on a due pass recommendation to Appropriations. Finally, SB 954 by Senator Blakespear was presented as a cleanup of last year’s SB 131 advanced-manufacturing CEQA exemption, narrowing eligible projects and adding guardrails such as setbacks, air-quality limits, tribal consultation, labor standards, and habitat protections. Environmental and labor groups supported the bill as a needed correction to an overly broad exemption, while business, manufacturing, housing, and local-government groups opposed, warning it could make the exemption unusable and slow investment. Members debated the balance between environmental protection and manufacturing competitiveness, and the committee voted SB 954 out on a due pass recommendation to the Labor and Employment Committee; the transcript then moved on to SB 1031 on compostable plastics, which was introduced but not acted on in the portion provided.

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• I mean, it's not small, but small relatively small chunks in order to get something active and functioning
• And we have two major activities which we're doing there.
• This really represents a significant activity across all of the University of New Mexico And this office
• We need a much more diverse portfolio of activities that help us build the right kind of opportunity.
• stuff, but you know then we so we have the science and technology sectors, the creative economy, outdoor

Keywords: 996, all

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• We have $700,000 for outdoor classrooms, an increase of $200,000 from FY26, and that increase will provide
• It's $3 million for the STEM Network, $3 million for STEAM initiatives, $700,000 for outdoor classrooms
• It's much more active language. Proposing it means you put it out there, but do it or don't do it.
• An active member of the board while the appeal went through district court perpetuates the problem that
• , even if a sports activity or a school extracurricular activity, or parents are calling in that their

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• I'm actively working on addressing the comments raised in the committee analysis to align definitions
• However, our groups are measured actively on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to report
• Sometimes they have active, open prescriptions for two competing drugs.
• We have 35,000 active dentists; that is the highest of any state in the country.
• We, along with our locals, continue to engage actively in the work.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 22 and took up a special order of bills focused largely on prior authorization and utilization management in health care. The chair framed the discussion as part of a broader legislative effort to reduce delays and barriers to care, especially in behavioral health, chronic disease management, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. AB 384 by Assembly Member Connolly would prohibit prior authorization for inpatient mental health or substance use emergency admissions and related physician care; supporters said it would prevent dangerous delays in crisis care, while insurers and health plans warned about fraud, abuse, and ambiguity around residential treatment facilities. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and passed the committee on a party-line style vote, with Republicans largely absent or not voting. The committee then heard AB 510 by Assembly Member Addis, which would require health plans, upon request, to provide a peer reviewer of the same or similar specialty when a treating provider appeals a prior authorization denial or modification. Supporters argued that specialty-matched review would make appeals fairer and more clinically informed; opponents said the requirement was too rigid and that timelines and electronic submission rules needed changes. After discussion about the need for timely, specialty-specific review, the bill was approved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. AB 539 by Assembly Member Schiavo would extend prior authorization approvals to one year or the duration of the physician’s prescribed treatment for chronic conditions; supporters cited repeated denials and treatment interruptions, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, fraud, and the need for shorter validity periods. The bill was also passed as amended and placed on call. The committee next considered AB 669 by Assembly Member Haney, which would bar concurrent and retrospective review for the first 28 days of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment and limit prior authorization for related outpatient medications. The bill was presented with a powerful personal story from Ryan Matlock’s mother about her son’s death after an insurer cut off treatment early; supporters said the measure would keep patients in care long enough to stabilize, while opponents argued it would reduce oversight and could allow lower-quality or non-evidence-based care. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. Finally, AB 512 by Assembly Member Harabedian would shorten prior authorization response times to 24 hours for urgent requests and 48 hours for non-urgent requests; supporters said delays can worsen outcomes, while opponents warned the timelines were unrealistic and could increase administrative burdens and safety issues. The bill was approved as amended and placed on call. AB 574 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez was then heard; it would allow up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy sessions for a new episode of care without prior authorization, with supporters emphasizing stroke and neurological recovery and opponents warning of reduced oversight and unnecessary care. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 574, before final action is shown.

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• I'm a very active person. I've not been the healthiest since... I'm a very active person.
• Well, he may not have his license still active either. And he would activate the license, right?
• Well, he may not have his license still active either. And he would activate the license, right?
• And he would activate the license, right? Maybe. I don't know. Okay.
• Gas is high as all outdoors. Gas is high as all outdoors. Child care is high as all outdoors.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week, honor Rep. Prouty, and share personal remarks, followed by numerous introductions of special guests, including school groups, interns, a militia reenactment group, and student teams from the University of Missouri and Hallsville FFA. The chamber then handled Senate messages and committee reports before taking up House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. Rep. from Cass explained a Senate amendment as a technical correction to House Bill 1839, which would add age-verification requirements for online pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The House also adopted and then passed the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as modernizing pooled health plan language for small businesses and adding a provision expanding contraception insurance coverage from a six-month to a 12-month supply, while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff provision. The conference report was adopted 120-26 and the bill was third read and passed 119-27. The final major item was Senate Bill 905, creating the Missouri Ranger training program and allowing school districts to optionally place highly trained rangers on campus with narrow law enforcement powers. Supporters argued it would give districts another local-control option to improve school safety, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, and emphasized that it could be volunteer-based and not require state funding. Opponents argued the bill would add guns to schools, increase trauma and liability, and fail to address underlying mental health and school safety needs. After extended debate and a successful previous-question motion, the House adopted the amendment and continued consideration of the bill.

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• to relax, such as funding teachers to run extra activities in the DOE system.
• to relax, such as funding teachers to run extra activities in the DOE system.
• to relax, such as funding teachers to run extra activities in the DOE system.
• to relax, such as funding teachers to run extra activities in the DOE system.
• to relax, such as funding teachers to run extra activities in the DOE system.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 29, 2025, and heard testimony on HB 108, which concerns intoxicating liquor and would expand direct-to-consumer shipping for beer and spirits. Supporters included representatives of Koloa Rum Company, Maui Brewing Company, and Ola Brew, who argued the bill would modernize alcohol laws, help small local producers compete, support jobs and local agriculture, and give consumers more access to Hawaii-made products. They also said Hawaii already has experience regulating direct wine shipments, with age verification and carrier-based delivery systems in place, and that direct shipping could help businesses reach visitors after they return home and diversify beyond tourism. Opposition came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, whose representative said the bill could increase access for underage drinking, especially because liquor commissions do not currently conduct compliance checks on alcohol shipments and may lack capacity to do so. The group also raised tax-enforcement concerns, saying the existing three-tier system makes excise and sales tax collection easier, while direct shipping would require additional auditing. They urged the committee to oppose the bill or defer it until more research is done, and suggested a common carrier reporting requirement to help reconcile shipments. Committee members questioned both sides about whether current law already allows some alcohol shipments, whether a Kentucky distiller could ship directly to Hawaii, and how reciprocity with other states would work. Supporters said the bill is modeled on wine-shipping language and could be amended to clarify reciprocity, while opponents said the bill lacks a common carrier reporting requirement and would place a burden on county liquor commissions. No vote or final action on HB 108 was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• We did add certain individuals in there: the children of active military service, also children that
• able to help put some of the children who have greater need, or we can express appreciation to our active
• able to help put some of the children who have greater need, or we can express appreciation to our active
• available to Louisianians to enjoy. ...million acres of outdoors available to Louisianians to enjoy.
• This ensures consistency in the law protecting the educational activity, not just the location.

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• camera requirement for centers<00:03:01.200> that<00:03:01.519> have<00:03:01.920> active
• <00:03:02.400> malreatment centers that have active malreatment centers that have active malreatment
• , supplies, classroom materials, phone, internet, child care apps, continuing education, payroll, outdoor
• I know a couple weeks ago we were talking about Norway and kind of how they invest in outdoor education
• <01:30:21.280> education<01:30:21.760> and they invest in uh outdoor education and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• THESE KIDS TODAY ALL THEY DO IS GET ON THEIR IPHONE OR IPAD AND WE WANT TO INTRODUCE THEM TO THE OUTDOORS
• OUTDOOR RECREATION TOURISM BRINGS $15 BILLION A YEAR TO OUR ECONOMY SO I MUST ASK IN OUR WATERS RISE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I move the appointments for the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund on the Governor's
• until Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. >> Motion lay over the appointments of the State Board of the Great Outdoors
• No. >> The ayes have it, and the appointments for the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust

Keywords: 981, all

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• marijuana, we are protecting community health and quality of life, as well as protecting certain outdoor
• Currently, there is no prohibition on smoking or non-medical marijuana in all outdoor public spaces,
• There are apartment complexes where smoking is prohibited indoors but allowed outdoors.

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and voted on several bills. SB 986 would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and also restrict smoking in rooms and bars; the sponsor said it is intended to protect public health and outdoor spaces, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on designated smoking areas, and cannabis advocates warned about unintended effects on patients and property rights. The committee reported SB 986 favorably. The committee also passed SB 678, which restores statutory authority for DBPR’s long-standing rule allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise taxes; a strike-all amendment was adopted, including retroactive application to January 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 800, which increases penalties for repeat unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts, was amended and reported favorably as well. Members then considered SB 408 on vaccine advertising and liability. The sponsor argued the bill would address declining public trust in vaccines by allowing claims against manufacturers that advertise in Florida, while opponents said the measure is preempted by federal law, raises First Amendment concerns, and would create unnecessary litigation. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported SB 408 favorably. The committee also heard SB 484 on data centers, which would set PSC tariff requirements so large load customers pay their own costs, preserve local planning authority, and limit water permits for large data centers; testimony was mixed, with supporters emphasizing ratepayer protections and economic benefits and critics warning about overregulation and confidentiality limits. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 1118, which creates a time-limited public records exemption for certain data center development information held by local governments, after the sponsor said it was meant to prevent extended NDAs while still allowing local notice and input. SB 1050, requiring veterinarians to provide written prescriptions so pet owners can choose their pharmacy, was also reported favorably. The meeting ended after several members recorded votes on bills they had missed.

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• an exemption for advanced manufacturing that is so broad that it covers strip mining and other activities
• position on the bill relative to some of the differences on labeling and differentiation, we are actively
• them succeed, they become a contaminant in the stream for composters and something they have to actively
• We have children here and at nearby schools that cannot access recess outdoors when levels are elevated
• We have children here and at nearby schools that cannot access recess outdoors when levels are elevated

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Safeguarding publicly owned resources allows anglers to enjoy their outdoor recreation as well.
• most vulnerable places that are important to so many Minnesotans for our lives, our health, and our outdoor
• in local waterways and keeping our lakes clean, connecting Minnesotans, especially kids, to the outdoors
• Minnesotans have an opportunity to see these dollars touched down in their community and help support the outdoors
• Protection and improvement of the outdoors.

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• I know that in Bloomington we, you know, actively did financial calculations.
• know we you know active actively did you know we you know active actively did you know financial
• economic activity over just a few days. economic activity over just a few days.
• Um, we received an outdoor court.
• what the what the past uh activities what the what the past uh activities have<01:20:07.760>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• common property necessary in a homeowners association, including stormwater ponds, private roads, and outdoor
• common property necessary in a homeowners association, including stormwater ponds, private roads, and outdoor
• common property necessary in a homeowners association, including stormwater ponds, private roads, and outdoor
• common property necessary in a homeowners association, including stormwater ponds, private roads, and outdoor
• common property necessary in a homeowners association, including stormwater ponds, private roads, and outdoor

Keywords: 1183, house