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• The Senate of the first called session of the 89th Legislative Assembly will come to order.
• First Baptist Church of Round Rock, TX pastor. Afternoon. Let's pray.
• Bless the first responders, the volunteers, and the neighbors who have come together in compassion.

Bills: SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5

Keywords: redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes

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• Did you, this last session, the regular session, is this a first called special session?
• I'm asking these questions—well, first can you tell me how many hearings?
• Well, the first thing was that it's been put on the call.
• Well, first I have no intention whatsoever of considering race data in any map or any hearing.
• Well, what are your thoughts about that, first of all?

Bills: SR5, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SB5, SB11, SB12, SB25, SB26, SB28, SB35, SR5

Keywords: redistricting, Senate procedures, public input, Texas Legislature, amendments, Texas Senate, congressional districts, legislative procedures, legislative transparency, Senate rules, public hearings, committee procedures, hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes

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• The first questions. None. Thank you for being here, Brittany Oglesby.
• I thought I'd have to read the entire First Amendment, but apparently it's just the first sentence.
• The first schools used Bibles as a textbook.
• The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is very plain.
• That follows the First Amendment too.

Bills: SB 6, SB 11, SB 33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• First, the state of Texas is in a serious public health crisis.
• They're a first-generation.
• I thought I'd have to read the entire First Amendment, but apparently it's just the first...
• The first schools used Bibles as a textbook.
• That follows the First Amendment too.

Bills: SB6, SB11, SB33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• First, it requires the BEC to create standards for interconnecting large-load customers.
• First, uniform standards.
• First of all, it's common sense.
• Well, first of all, touche on that point of order deal. That's impressive.
• I know, Katie, you're nervous; it's your first time to testify.

Bills: SB6, SB11, SB33

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• Um, we have a first and a second on the amendment. Senator Roberts first. We have a second.
• Got a first from Senator Weaver as a first. Robert, second.
• Um, Robert is, I mean, Weaver's the first. Um, Robert is, I mean, Weaver's the first.
• I'll entertain a first and a second. Do we Entertain a first and a second. Do we have a first?
• We have a first. Remember who it was. We have a first and second on this.

Bills: HB1

Keywords: DUI, driving under the influence, ignition interlock, interlock device, driver license suspension, restricted license, motor vehicle, alcohol offense, first offense, repeat offender, blood alcohol concentration, BAC, license revocation, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, public safety, traffic safety, chemical dependency, substance abuse, court referral program

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• , and Landry who's in fourth grade.
• That is for the first round of witnesses.
• Because I promise you that all those kids in the first band or the first two bands of students, they
• So tuition didn't go up for all grades.
• The admission process comes first.

Bills: HB 3

Keywords: emergency communication, public safety, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, grant program, emergency communications, public safety radio, first responders, radio system, dispatch, 911, emergency management, Texas Division of Emergency Management, public safety infrastructure, Project 25, P25, broadband emergency alerting, outdoor warning sirens, homeland security, disaster response

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• School districts are to award equal weight and numeric conversion for grades in advanced academics offered
• Through third grade and through 12th grade. I'm sorry, through 12th grade. You're right.
• He's in fourth grade. He has a Hispanic teacher, and she's the best teacher he's ever had.
• First, Section 11005 bans diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• My little sister. ...transferred to a new school in fourth grade.

Bills: SB12, SB226, SB413, SB1049, SB1191, SB2398, SB571, SB2920, SB 12

Keywords: parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, released time, religious instruction

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• First of all, would you state your name and who you represent, whether you're for or against?
• Last year, we did the first-ever economic development investment as a city into Koreatown.
• So, first and foremost, thank you for bringing this. I'm a huge supporter...
• Motion passes, and you're the first one this year that we've done. Thank you all for coming.
• Why don't we stop and why don't you explain the substitute first. What? Thank you.

Bills: HB137, HB283, HCR114, HB137, HB283, HB1398, HB1960, HB2153, HB2431, HB2638, HB2699, HB2999, HB3208, HB3389, HB3413, HB3510, HB3642, HB3859, HB3974, HB3986, HB4142, HB4173, HB4174, HB4542, HB4605, HB4663, HB4731, HB5064, HB5216, HB5218, HB5332, HB5453, HB5577

Keywords: state budget, fiscal biennium, budget repeal, financial management, state funding, Medicaid, healthcare access, Affordable Care Act, federal funding, low-income individuals, insurance coverage, memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority

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• People don't think about the victim past the first year.
• He was the first officer killed in more than 40 years at Mission.
• House Bill 4731 designates Loop 88 as the First Responders Memorial.
• Loop 88 is designated to honor the memory of all first responders.
• With the latest news today, we are welcoming the first registered nurse elected to Congress and the first

Bills: HCR114, HB137, HB283, HB1398, HB1960, HB2153, HB2431, HB2638, HB2699, HB2999, HB3208, HB3389, HB3413, HB3510, HB3642, HB3859, HB3974, HB3986, HB4142, HB4173, HB4174, HB4542, HB4605, HB4663, HB4731, HB5064, HB5216, HB5218, HB5332, HB5453, HB5577, HB137, HB283

Keywords: memorial, pedestrian bridge, Houston, Sergio Ivan Rodriguez, city council, oversize vehicles, transportation permits, Hidalgo County, port authority, highway routes, healthcare, insurance, mental health, treatment access, state funding, transportation, axle weight, aggregates, regulations, Texas law

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• Our first bill up today is SB68. Oh, excuse me. Okay, we have SB68. Good morning, thank you.
• We got a motion first by F and a second by Wood. All in favor, say "Aye." Aye. Thank you, sir.

Bills: SB68, SB68

Keywords: emergency management, mutual aid, disaster response, local government, political subdivision, public safety, public health, emergency services, first responders, intergovernmental agreements, reciprocal aid, emergency preparedness, local emergency management organization, governing body, liability immunity, Alabama Code 31-9-9, Alabama Code 31-9-11, tribal agreements, federally recognized Indian tribes, state emergency management plan

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• And that first with a phase solution.
• </c> are wonderful and drive down First are wonderful and drive down First Street<00:32:33.600><c> so
• The project will also remove an at-grade railroad crossing and three at-grade intersections, including
• The first being tax savings.
• The first being tax fund this project. The first being tax savings. savings. savings.

Bills: HF1569, HF460, HF850, HF707, HF798, HF852, HF366, HF365, HF836, HF866, HF885, HF959, HF1196, HF1788, HF1349, HF2272, HF2652, HF1251, HF607

Keywords: transportation, bond issuance, capital investment, infrastructure, road improvements, HF460, Sibley County, Highway 21, County State-Aid Highway, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, transportation grant, infrastructure improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, stormwater, public works, local infrastructure

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• grade, second grade, kindergarten teachers that you will have to have in preparation this year and the
• Because we do get a lot of homeschool families that come over at sixth grade, again at eighth grade,
• When does ALE start with kindergarten or first grade in some places?" "I believe it could.
• And our first panel? Yeah, we have a first panel in person.
• His first semester, he made the honor roll.

Bills: SB6222, SB6263, SB6118, SB6261, SB6320

Keywords: public education, technology access, surplus hardware, digital divide, student resources, school district, public bidding, bid limits, procurement, public works, construction contracts, competitive bidding, lowest responsible bidder, small works roster, quotations, school purchasing, Washington-grown food, local food, inmate work programs, Department of Corrections

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• Clerk, if you will please call the first bill, SB241 by Senator Bell. Mr.
• If you flip to the first page, you will see a list of the committee members.
• Our first recommendation is to establish the Alabama Veterans Resource... establish the Alabama Veterans
• So a lot of times the first thought is the behavior or what's going... thought is the behavior or what's

Bills: SB241, HB304, HB295, HB361

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, HB295, Alabama National Guard, military punishment, non-judicial punishment, Article 15, court-martial, special court-martial, disciplinary measures, commanding officer, Adjutant General, Governor

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• I think it’s, uh, for like a first phase for like 50 sites.
• I think it’s, uh, for like a first phase for like 50 sites.
• c><00:51:23.240><c> these</c><00:51:23.520><c> units</c><00:51:24.000><c> and</c> first look first look
• at these units and first look first look at these units and allow<00:51:25.160><c> them</c><00:51:25.440
• look at this, have a sort of a first look at this, right?

Bills: SB2069, SB2177, SB2342, SB2060, SB2544, SB3011, SB2061, SB2552

Keywords: SB2069, Hawaii housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, equity pilot program, housing affordability, homeownership, first-time homebuyer, for-sale housing, transit-oriented development, TOD, transit-oriented development zone, bus route, bus stop, critical workforce housing, health care workers, educators, law enforcement, correctional officers

Summary: The House Housing Committee opened its Friday morning hearing by noting potentially catastrophic flooding on the island and acknowledging that some members were absent helping their communities, so quorum for voting was uncertain. The committee then heard testimony on several housing-related measures, with most bills drawing support from housing agencies and community organizations and little or no opposition in the room. On SB 2069 SD2, SB 2177 SD2, and SB 2342 SD2, witnesses largely supported the measures. HHFDC supported SB 2069 and SB 2177, and HPHA supported SB 2342. For SB 2342, HHFDC raised concerns that the bill would alter the Qualified Allocation Plan outside the normal open, public process required by federal law and could exclude stakeholders; Kathy Charities echoed those concerns and also objected to changing point allocations in ways that could raise rents and weaken long-term affordability. Members questioned HHFDC about how the QAP is normally updated, the meaning of the point system, and whether a legislative working group could mandate changes; HHFDC said recommendations would still need public hearing and board approval. The committee also heard SB 2060 SD2, which would create a mixed-income subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund. HHFDC said the subaccount would likely use tier-two funds, estimated at about $100 million total, to support mixed-income projects above 60% AMI, citing Front Street Apartments as a possible example. Members asked about project selection and funding needs. On SB 2544 SD2, OHA opposed the bill’s Chapter 6E-related exemptions and mandatory review timelines, arguing that burial review protections should not be weakened and that the SPEED Task Force process was a better venue for streamlining. The sponsor later clarified that the bill was not meant to eliminate the 60-day review process but to make the deadline clearer. For SB 3011 SD1, which concerns public housing and pet ownership, HPHA and several humane organizations supported the measure, saying it would help low-income residents and seniors keep pets and benefit from animal companionship. HPHA explained its existing pet policy, including deposits, monthly fees, and restrictions, and said the requested funding would support ADA-accessible pet areas and related administration. Finally, on SB 2061 SD2, HCDA supported the bill while OHA opposed it unless protections for Hawaiian Crown and Government lands were strengthened. Committee members questioned the project’s 60/40 split between income-restricted and market-rate units, the 10-year owner-occupancy restriction, and the procurement exemption; the sponsor said the exemption was tied to a real estate transaction and that the project would still use 103D-like solicitation procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several items were left for later action because quorum was uncertain.

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• The first bill before you is Substitute House Bill 2088 concerning the dietician licensure compact.
• So the very first thing you addressed on the amendment was what?

Bills: HB2340, HB2540, HB2113

Keywords: HB 2340, nursing assistants, nurse aide, substance use disorder monitoring program, monitoring program, credentialing, licensure, disciplinary records, enforcement action, public disclosure, privacy, third-party website, stipend program, financial assistance, treatment costs, drug testing, peer support, recovery, rehabilitation, board-approved program

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• First time we did this, people were stunned.
• And so it's amazing what's going on, and I've had people say to me when they've looked at this map, first
• I feel like I'm in first grade show and tell.
• The permanent university fund, you know, the first time I walked on to the University of Texas campus
• but, you know, the Economic stabilization fund is projected to reach its constitutional cap for the first

Bills: HB188, HB 265, HJR35

Keywords: emergency preparedness, flood-prone communities, Texas Rural Emergency Preparedness Fund, disaster relief, funding, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid

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• </c> was not able to be here when we first was not able to be here when we first heard<00:05:03.320><
• And we good first step for all of us.
• Thank you. and is a basic first step for our and is a basic first step for our industry<00:19:56.960>
• </c> bill first? bill first? &gt;&gt; lead,<00:46:56.480><c> Madam</c><00:46:56.680><c> Chair.
• </c> has taken her kids on her their first has taken her kids on her their first vacation. vacation.

Bills: HF4446, HF4066, HF1082

Keywords: public safety officer, survivor benefits, line of duty death, occupational cancer, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT, correctional officer, first responder, workers' compensation, death benefits, occupational exposure, carcinogen, cancer presumption, mesothelioma, leukemia, lung cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD

Bills: HB0070, HB0043, HB0103, HB0157, HB0092, SF0092

Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits

Bills: HB0070, HB0043, HB0103, HB0157, HB0092, SF0092

Keywords: foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws, civil actions, speech protection, legal jurisdiction, joint liability, money laundering, illegal investment, financial institutions, criminal activity, Wyoming legislation, First Amendment, free speech, lawsuits, immunity, public participation, strategic lawsuits