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• This is a closed-loop system that operates outside of state budgets.
• Thank you, Senator Landgraf, and thank you to the members of the committee.
• Our 2024 State of Residential Recycling Report shows that the state has just a 17% residential recycling
• As part of my role in... ...States and at a national level.
• volume decline on average among those. ...states, and given that Texas is our highest volume state,

Bills: HB1730, HB1823, HB2048, HB2266, HB2440, HB3333, HB4086, HB4271, HB4413, HB4839, HB4841, HB5151

Keywords: PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, forever chemicals, public health study, environmental regulation, drinking water, groundwater, surface water, food packaging, chemical exposure, firefighters, chemical manufacturing workers, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, Railroad Commission of Texas, Department of State Health Services, University of Houston, occupational exposure, contaminants

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• I am directed by the Senate to inform. House that the Senate has taken the following action.
• As a state rep, who's... adjacent to your state rep. I've competed there, so.
• That's good, but in the state of Texas...
• There is value to amateurism, not only in the state of Texas, but throughout the United States. that
• The Senate has since conceded.

Bills: HJR5, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB1330, HB2110, HB2143, HCR64, HCR101

Keywords: education funding, Texas State Technical College System, constitutional amendment, capital projects, workforce education, military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, student athletes, name image likeness, compensation, intercollegiate athletics, representation, tuition assistance, military, Texas State Guard, education

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• Texas wants to make this state a home... ...for these types of services and asset managers, providing
• Furthermore, HB 4233 allows... lines with federal initiatives by instituting state-level transparency
• Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S.
• Is there a federal overlay concerning cyber currency, or is it solely under state jurisdiction?
• There may be other oversight through other agencies at the state and federal level.

Bills: HB3803, HB3804, HB3805, HB3806, HB3833, HB4134, HB4233, HB4238, HB4243

Keywords: HB 3803, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 712, perpetual care cemetery, perpetual care trust fund, cemetery regulation, financial confidentiality, confidential records, regulatory examination, Texas Department of Banking, commissioner disclosure, interagency information sharing, state agency enforcement, federal agency disclosure, trust fund oversight, burial services, cemetery trust, consumer protection, state banks, Texas Finance Code

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• The Committee on state affairs come to order. Clerk call the roll.
• Um, as stated in the hearing notice, there will be a time limit of 2 minutes per witness.
• Are we risking, um, for the population of rattlesnakes in the state capital?
• I'm senior manager of state and local government relations for Cisco.
• Please proceed because, uh, like was stated by the previous speaker.

Bills: HB 246, HB 796, HB 1056, HB 1544, HB 1846, HB 2001, HB 2618, HB 2625, HB 2869, HB 2898, HB 3069, HB 3114, HB 3157, HB 3228, HJR 98

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srw_IhziSDw, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This hearing has already aired on Olelo channel 49 on April 8th, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Media. Committee on COVID-19 information: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/specialcommittee.aspx?comm=scovid&year=2020 Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Office of the Lt. Governor Lt. Governor Josh Green 11:30 a.m. Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Chair Department of Human Resources and Development Mr. Ryker Wada, Director 12:30 p.m. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency MG Kenneth Hara, Incident Commander, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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• One of us, Carl isn't just a valued colleague; he's a part of the fabric of the Oklahoma State Senate
• Matt Denning, our General Counsel for the State Senate, is right here working the desk.
• Upham; that the Oklahoma Senate celebrates the designation of the United States Post Office in Guthrie
• Bring shame on me as a senator. I love this state; I love our taxpayers.
• I remember calling my state senator at the time and I said, "Hey, appreciate the $50 check.

Bills: HB3257, HB3176, HB3544, HB3619, HB3546, HB1782, HB2293, HB4358, HB3081, HB3983, HB3790, HJR1023, HB4139, HB3297, HB3041, HB3673, HB4105, HB3338, HB3048, SR33, SCR21, SCR20, HB4030, HB4031, HB4032, HB4034, HB4036, HB4037, HB4038, HB4040, HB4041, HB4042, HB4043, HB4045, HB4046, HB4047, HB4048, HB4044, HB4050, HB4051, HB4052, HB4053, HB4054, HB4056, HB4057, HB4071, HB4065, HB4067, HB4072, HB2992, HB4338, HB4170

Keywords: veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, social AI companions, minors, emotional attachment, safety protocols, civil penalties, parental controls, geographic information

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• Senator Haste, here. Senator Hicks, Hicks, here. Senator Hines, Heinz, here.
• Senator Rossino, here. Senator Grener, here. Senator Wingard, here. Senator Achi, here.
• executive assistant to Senator Michael Brooks, proudly serving Senate District 44 at the Oklahoma State
• And whereas the Oklahoma State Senate, acting on behalf of the great state of Oklahoma, takes great pleasure
• I am paging for Senator Casey Murdock and my plans after high school is to attend Oklahoma State University

Bills: HB4440, HJR1067, HJR1087, HB4426, HB3704, HB4311, HB3044, HB4191, HB3465, HB3972, HB3759, HB3625, HB1411, HB2980, HB3015, HB3147, HB3277, HB3323, HB3443, HB3882, HB3406, HB2975, HB3977, HB3263, HB2988, HB3404, HB1770

Keywords: Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem

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• Members, SB2065 is a state pollinator act.
• State your name and tell us where you're from. Please, we're happy to have you.
• Representative Travis, you are Recognized to explain Senate Bill 2159. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senate Bill 2159 designates wheat as the official crop of Oklahoma since 2016.
• So, do we currently have a state grain? Thank you, state.

Bills: SB1327, SB2065, SB2155, SB2159

Keywords: tourism, recreation, economic development, Oklahoma Commission, executive director, pollinator, state symbols, agriculture, insects, environment, Route 66, revolving fund, commission, cultural heritage, funding applications, official crop, wheat, Oklahoma, 914, all

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• Senator Chapman, are there any questions? I see none.
• Representative Pfeiffer, you're now able to present Senate Bill 1767. Thank you, Mr.
• Senate Bill 1767 will hopefully stop illegal shipments of spirits into Oklahoma.
• It does a couple of things: it strengthens our existing prohibition against out-of-state shipping of
• spirits and enables the attorney general to enforce state and federal law.

Bills: SB1767, SB1859, SB1767, SB1859

Keywords: alcoholic beverages, shipping, retailers, legal compliance, civil penalties, interstate regulation, enforcement, cyber crime, fraud unit, digital evidence, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, investigative powers, financial deception, ransomware, 914, all

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• Senator Svantes, excused. Senator Charley, yes. Senator Ezzell, yes. Senator Hamblen, yes.
• Senator O'Malley, yes. Senator Scott, yes. Senator Thornton, yes. Senator O'Malley, yes.
• Senator Hamblen? Yes. Senator O'Malley? Yes. Senator Scott? Senator Thornton? Yes.
• Senator Charity. Senator Charlie? Senator Zell? Yes. Senator Hamblin? Yes. Senator O'Malley? Yes.
• Senator O'Malley? Senator Scott? Senator Thornton? Yes. Senator Thornton. Yes. Senator Soponix?

Bills: SB66, SB79, SB108

Keywords: environment, cleanup, contamination, uranium mining, abandoned sites, state funding, mosquito control, public health, surveillance, prevention funds, local government grants, food security, agriculture, food bank, regional program, appropriation, 996, all

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• Bozeman and Warner, and Every State Counts for Vets Mental Health Act, sponsored by Senator Kramer and
• Senator Coons.
• , Senator Warner.
• rural states.
• Thank you, Senator. Senator Hirono.

Keywords: veterans, mental health, suicide prevention, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Grant Program, HOPE Act, BRAVE Act, Every State Counts for Vets Mental Health Act, advocacy, legislation, mental health resources

Summary: The committee meeting focused primarily on the critical issues surrounding veterans' mental health and suicide prevention. Discussions centered on the reauthorization of essential programs aimed at providing non-clinical support services to veterans, particularly the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Senators emphasized the urgent need for adequate mental health resources as the suicide rate among veterans remains alarmingly high. Key testimonies were provided by various advocates and officials, illustrating both successful implementations of these programs and areas needing improvement.

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• The chair lays out House Bill 102 and recognizes the Senate sponsor, Senator Hancock, to explain the
• The chair lays out HB 300 and recognizes the Senate sponsor, Senator Hancock, to explain the bill.
• At this time, the chair lays out Senate Bill 2255 and recognizes Senator Sparks to explain the bill.
• Senate Bill 2255 and recognizes Senator Sparks to explain the bill. Thank you, Mr.
• And she’s now in Washington State.

Bills: HB102, HB300, SB2255

Keywords: military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, scholarship, military, Texas Armed Services, military spouses, occupational licensing, state agency, license requirements, reciprocity, training and education

Summary: The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard three measures focused on military-connected students, service members, veterans, and their families. House Bill 102 would give eligible students in military-related university programs early registration privileges, similar to existing accommodations for expectant mothers and student athletes. House Bill 300 would modernize the Texas Armed Services Scholar program by increasing scholarship funding, clarifying the student employment agreement, and creating a scholarship coordinator at THECB to help students and families navigate the program. Senate Bill 2255 drew the most discussion and testimony. The bill would streamline occupational licensing for military members, spouses, and veterans by allowing Texas licensure based on an out-of-state license in good standing with a similar scope of practice, removing the Texas residency requirement, and shortening agency processing time from 30 days to 10 days in the committee substitute. Supporters from the Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations, the Texas Association of Business, the Institute for Justice, TDLR, and the VFW said the bill would reduce bureaucratic delays, improve employment opportunities, and help military families maintain income during relocations. TDLR also described current licensing confusion between state and federal rules and said the bill would improve alignment and data collection. No witnesses testified against any of the bills. After public testimony closed on each measure, HB 102, HB 300, and SB 2255 were left pending in committee. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• If you all could please stand as a group, the guests of Senator Livingston, Senator Gavan, Senator Butler
• Senate Bill Number 199 by Senator Figures and others regarding state employees on page 16.
• Senate Bill 199 passes. Thank you, Senator. Senate Bill 199 passes. Thank you, Senator Figures.
• President, Senator Waggoner moves for the passage of Senate Bill 137.
• Ladies and gentlemen, the Alabama State Senate, with today the passage of this bill HB 230, which is

Bills: SJR 3, SB 5, SB 21, SB 72, SB 703, SB 764, SB 790, SJR 36, SJR 3, SJR 34, SJR 18, SCR 9, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 5, SB 21, SB 72, SB 140, SB 262, SB 370, SB 372, SB 495, SB 627, SB 703, SB 764, SB 842, SB 971, SB 790, SB 767, SB 480, SB 1066, SB 929, SB 765, SB 523, SB 62, SB 19, SB 18, SB 666, SB 688, SB 707, SB 888, SB 687, SB 706, SB 847, SB 869, SB 890, SB 992, SB 1145, SB 494, SB 290, SB 766, SB 11, SB 10, SB 13, SB 263, SJR 3, SB 5, SR 172, SR 176, SR 177, SR 190, SR 193, SR 194, SR 202, SR 203, SR 208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• Mighty God, we lift up the senators of our great state today. by the virtues of honesty, decency, humility
• And thank you, Senator Hinojosa, for bringing forward this resolution today to recognize Texas State
• Senate Resolution 193 by Hina Hussa of Nueces, recognizing March. 5th 2025 as Harlingen Day at the State
• Thank you Senator Menendez. Thank you Senator. Senator Hinojosa from Hidalgo. What purpose?
• Members, I move to suspend the posting rules so that the Senate Committee on State Affairs can hear the

Bills: SJR3, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB703, SB764, SB790, SJR36, SJR3, SJR34, SJR18, SCR9, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB5, SB21, SB72, SB140, SB262, SB370, SB372, SB495, SB627, SB703, SB764, SB842, SB971, SB790, SB767, SB480, SB1066, SB929, SB765, SB523, SB62, SB19, SB18, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB869, SB890, SB992, SB1145, SB494, SB290, SB766, SB11, SB10, SB13, SB263, SJR3, SB5, SR172, SR176, SR177, SR190, SR193, SR194, SR202, SR203, SR208

Keywords: dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, research institute, funding, grants, state health initiatives, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, investment reserve, economic resilience, financial security, vehicle rental, damage waiver

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• It is legal to brew in the United States and in the state of Oklahoma.
• from neighboring states.
• House Bill 3383 by Ranson of the House and Fris of the Senate, an act relating to state employees.
• House Bill 3383 by Ranson of the House and Fricks of the Senate, an act relating to state employees.
• House Bill 3383 by Ranson of the House and Fricks of the Senate, an act relating to state employees.

Bills: HB4420, HB3974, HB3016, HB3062, HB3021, HB3145, HB4128, HB3131, HB3015, HB3472, HB3453, HB1638, HB4126, HB2696, HB2710, HB3552, HB3031, HB3544, HB3521, HB4490, HB4488, HB1746, HJR1069, HB4428, HB4429, HB1170, HB3538, HB4124, HB3904, HB4106, HB2999, HB3982, HJR1077, HB3464, HB2588, HB3462, HB4440, HB3674, HB3345, HJR1067, HB4326, HB4331, HB4337, HB4338, HB4359, HB4392, HB3557, HJR1076, HB4003, HB3495, HB3497, HB3501, HB3505, HB3749, HB3011, HB4336, HB4346, HJR1087, HB3240, HB3647, HB3796, HB3969, HB3972, HB3983, HB3984, HB3989, HB3383, HB3130, HB4358, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3386, HJR1089, HB3087, HB2970, HB3314, HB4129, HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

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• Why are we implementing again another state oversight for homelessness in our state?
• funding or state pass-through where the state has administration over the funds, is that a correct assessment
• State-funded hospitals.
• These are again baseline state standards.
• It is all political subdivisions Of the state, all state agencies.

Bills: HB4420, HB3974, HB3016, HB3062, HB3021, HB3145, HB4128, HB3131, HB3015, HB3472, HB3453, HB1638, HB4126, HB2696, HB2710, HB3552, HB3031, HB3544, HB3521, HB4490, HB4488, HB1746, HJR1069, HB4428, HB4429, HB1170, HB3538, HB4124, HB3904, HB4106, HB2999, HB3982, HJR1077, HB3464, HB2588, HB3462, HB4440, HB3674, HB3345, HJR1067, HB4326, HB4331, HB4337, HB4338, HB4359, HB4392, HB3557, HJR1076, HB4003, HB3495, HB3497, HB3501, HB3505, HB3749, HB3011, HB4336, HB4346, HJR1087, HB3240, HB3647, HB3796, HB3969, HB3972, HB3983, HB3984, HB3989, HB3383, HB3130, HB4358, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3386, HJR1089, HB3087, HB2970, HB3314, HB4129, HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

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• I think that's part of our state constitution.
• I also anticipate one of the discussion points with the Senate that this was in the plan that the Senate
• Would say discussions with the Senate were very close.
• that are at every elementary school in the state.
• Senate, an act relating to game and fish.

Bills: HB4420, HB3974, HB3016, HB3062, HB3021, HB3145, HB4128, HB3131, HB3015, HB3472, HB3453, HB1638, HB4126, HB2696, HB2710, HB3552, HB3031, HB3544, HB3521, HB4490, HB4488, HB1746, HJR1069, HB4428, HB4429, HB1170, HB3538, HB4124, HB3904, HB4106, HB2999, HB3982, HJR1077, HB3464, HB2588, HB3462, HB4440, HB3674, HB3345, HJR1067, HB4326, HB4331, HB4337, HB4338, HB4359, HB4392, HB3557, HJR1076, HB4003, HB3495, HB3497, HB3501, HB3505, HB3749, HB3011, HB4336, HB4346, HJR1087, HB3240, HB3647, HB3796, HB3969, HB3972, HB3983, HB3984, HB3989, HB3383, HB3130, HB4358, HB3327, HJR1055, HB3386, HJR1089, HB3087, HB2970, HB3314, HB4129, HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

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• Senator Fried and I worked on that last year. We're very excited to also see some funding.
• I think it's the way that Senator Seyfried chose, and I didn't have a preference.
• Present Senate Bill 1204. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Senate Bill.
• We will show your Senate Bill 1989 to have passed. Thank you, Mister Chairman.
• You are now recognized to present Senate Bill 1481. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Bills: SB1360, SB1204, SB1989, SB1189, SB1481

Keywords: mathematics, student assessment, dyscalculia, intervention services, educational funding, professional development, state department of education, school employees, teachers, support personnel, support employees, public schools, school districts, bereavement leave, paid leave, grief leave, family leave, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, maternity leave

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• <00:01:57.680> government the committee on state government the committee on state government
• He'll see if he He's a state legislator.
• So the first one the secretary of state.
• So, thank you. and I don't believe every state has them and I don't believe every state has them and<
• Senate.

Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• OSF is other state funds.
• I mean, I think Senator Padilla and I maybe have a good say in this of what happens with the State Fair
• Senator Woods. I'm sorry, Senator Padilla first.
• And I'm not into buying more land in this state by the state government.
• Senator Shindo and Senator Wood, or Senator Tobias. What question? Catch-up cleanup.

Bills: SB190, HB247, HB8

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds