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• governor secretary will read the message to the Senate of the 89th regular session I ask the advice consent
• Additionally, this bill would also require a school district to obtain written approval. consent before
• well-being questionnaire, health care screening. forms or survey to a student in addition to the consent
• to access all physical or digital records pertaining to their student and to grant or to withhold consent
• gave rise to the tragic period in American history of McCarthyism, how it may have affected the judgment

Bills: SJR57, SCR8, SB8, SB14, SB24, SB108, SB112, SB125, SB213, SB251, SB315, SB318, SB371, SB378, SB379, SB472, SB487, SB502, SB513, SB565, SB621, SB650, SB689, SB707, SB710, SB761, SB763, SB815, SB854, SB875, SB896, SB916, SB925, SB958, SB961, SB965, SB973, SB987, SB990, SB995, SB1006, SB1018, SB1019, SB1024, SB1026, SB1146, SB1194, SB1198, SB1253, SB1330, SB1343, SB1362, SB1379, SB1497, SB1498, SB1527, SB1532, SB1547, SB1596, SJR36, SJR12, SJR57, SCR22, SCR12, SCR8, SB565, SB765, SB62, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB847, SB1248, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB925, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB815, SB1379, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB241, SB304, SB621, SB1023, SB1024, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB609, SB670, SB502, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB985, SB965, SB1119, SB1505, SB24, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB761, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415, SB1527, SB125, SB599, SB1330, SB53, SB916, SB896, SB1352, SB973, SB785, SB710, SB472, SB1450, SB1502, SB1566, SB414, SB1062, SB1547, SB961, SB1038, SB513, SB578, SB711, SB746, SB942, SB1404, SB1448, SB1738, SB108, SB8, SB318, SB507, SB533, SB689, SB1026, SB1349, SB1355, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596, SB1403, SB1198, SB1146, SB763, SB667, SB1059, SB617, SB1567, SB503, SJR37, SB16, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB1209, SB1210, SB1470, SB264, SB924, SB1029, SB1185, SB1202, SB1358, SB1364, SB1569, SB1697, SB1376, SB1228, SB519, SB878, SB1350, SB462, SB1535, SB827, SB1585, SB207, SB1207, SB1619, SB1396, SB920, SB1484, SB1273, SB1741

Keywords: central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy, payments system, commercial banks, Texas Legislature, concurrent resolution, federal reserve digital currency

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• We have seven items on our agenda today, and one item of that is on consent.
• AB 549, but before he presents, I'd like to entertain a motion for our consent agenda.
• On the consent agenda, AB 644. We are currently at seven votes for the consent agenda.
• Valencia to the consent calendar. That is AB 644. Valencia? Aye.
• The consent calendar is 8 to 0 with one member not voting.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So when the judgment gets divided, it is the silly 14-cent payouts.
• So here's one that you've all seen: the consent to cookies.
• I think that clear affirmative consent and revoking consent... ...is actually very, very powerful and
• Consent alone will not fix this problem.
• Consent alone will fix this problem.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information. Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement. Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.

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• The purpose behind having a patient consent requirement in there is to make sure the patient consents
• It's going to be very effective consent. You take this telemedicine or you get nothing.
• Part of informed consent is you talk about it.
• You sign consent in case there are any literacy issues, so we assist with all of that.
• And so I guess Judgment because of the political climate here.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Um, if no objection, we'll place it on<02:23:07.920> consent. on consent. on consent.
• Without objection, we'll place it on<02:29:12.240> consent. Okay.
• we'll put it on the consent calendar. we'll put it on the consent calendar. >> 1623.
• So, so 1623 is on consent. Thank >> Okay. So, so 1623 is on consent. Thank you. you. you.
• <04:40:07.360> and legislative and executive judgment and legislative and executive judgment

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Also, the recommendation is to advise and consent. Any questions or concerns?
• This is a settlement, not a court judgment, which they usually are.
• The recommendation here is to consent to the appointment. Questions or concerns?
• Chair's recommendation is to consent.<00:32:52.960> Chair<00:32:53.200> Rhodess.
• consent. Chair Rhodess. consent. Chair Rhodess.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first considered Governor’s Message 574, confirming Michael Tenoi to continue serving on the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation through June 30, 2028. Several supporters testified, and Tenoi said he valued working with Hawaii and national commissioners and hoped to focus on emerging issues such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data security. The committee recommended advise and consent and adopted the measure, with a photo taken afterward. The committee then heard HB 1519 on campaign contributions, which would require disclosure of compensated officers and immediate family members of certain state contractors and grantees. The Campaign Spending Commission and State Procurement Office supported the bill but asked for clarifying amendments; several advocacy groups supported the measure but urged stronger language, including removing branch-of-government limits and narrowing loopholes. The chair proposed amendments to remove monetary thresholds, limit the bill to paid officers, add appropriations for the Campaign Spending Commission and State Procurement Office, define “officer” more broadly, and note that false-name contributions are already felonies. The committee voted to pass HB 1519 with amendments. HB 2250, the claims against the state bill, drew testimony from the Attorney General and multiple departments in support, but members raised extensive questions about why many claims would be paid from the general fund, how corrective action is being pursued, and the handling of several specific claims, including wrongful imprisonment, a cesspool citation, Department of Corrections deaths, a large special education settlement, a charter school lease dispute, and an outdated check. Because of those outstanding questions, the committee postponed decision-making on HB 2250 until Tuesday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 016. Later, the committee also considered Governor’s Message 725, confirming Daniel M. Gluck as an associate judge of the Intermediate Court of Appeals; the committee recommended consent and adopted the measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• The consent calendar is adopted.
• <00:16:26.720> Senator from the consent calendar? Senator from the consent calendar?
• <00:16:28.320> calendar Osborne moves that a consent calendar Osborne moves that a consent
• The consent calendar is eyes salvate. The consent calendar is adopted.
• And if they judgment, and damages.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So whichever way you all think is most expedient, uh, I would, as I said, defer to that judgment.
• <00:15:15.199> on defer to and respect your judgment on defer to and respect your judgment
• judgment. Thank you. judgment. Thank you. All<00:15:26.000> right.
• HB 71, which passed the House on consent, calls for a three-year moratorium on any new landfill.
• calendar uh to through unanimous consent calendar uh to be<00:29:40.640> uh<00:29:40.799>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There are three bills on consent.
• Let's take up the committee's consent calendar. No?
• There are three bills on the consent calendar.
• With recommendation to consent calendar.
• And then we'll add the consent calendar as well On consent Bennett Bennett I Solace, aye.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We put it on the consent calendar. It got taken off the consent calendar.
• <01:00:58.800> It We put it on the consent calendar.
• It We put it on the consent calendar.
• bill and so it got taken off the consent bill and so it got taken off the consent calendar.<01:01
• <01:52:55.560> that that would apply to the judgment that that would apply to the judgment

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Our wish is consent. If they don't want it there, they'll take it off. So, uh, who moved consent?
• Do I have a motion for consent?" "Representative moves consent. Without objection. Consent it is.
• Do I have a motion for consent? Do I have a motion for consent?
• >> 150<04:45:13.440> and<04:45:13.520> consent. >> 150 and consent.
• Consent it is. I'll close the objection. Consent it is.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• consent of the governed. consent of the governed.
• We serve here at the consent of the people of Colorado.
• We serve here at the consent of the people of Colorado.
• consent, that is not good governance. consent, that is not good governance.
• This is a direct insult to the judgment This is a direct insult to the judgment of<02:38:13.520>

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the previous day’s journal, and heard several announcements, including recognition of the University of Denver men’s hockey championship and a sesquicentennial flag presentation for Colorado’s 150th anniversary. Members also received committee meeting notices and a reminder about open enrollment benefits. Committee reports were then read, advancing several bills from Appropriations, Judiciary, and Transportation, Housing, and Local Government to the Committee of the Whole or to Appropriations with favorable recommendations. The chamber adopted the majority leader’s motion to add a slate of bills to the special orders calendar for May 6, including Senate Bill 5 and several House and Senate bills. The House also adopted a motion limiting debate on Senate Bill 5 to one hour, with the vote recorded at 36 aye, 24 no, and five excused. The House then resolved into committee of the whole and took up Senate Bill 5, which creates a state-court civil remedy for constitutional violations committed during civil immigration enforcement and includes an appropriation. Supporters of Senate Bill 5 argued that the bill is needed to provide a meaningful remedy when federal immigration enforcement violates Fourth Amendment and other constitutional rights, citing alleged abuses, surveillance practices, and court decisions narrowing federal remedies. Opponents argued the bill is likely unconstitutional, duplicates existing federal remedies, and would be struck down in court; they also criticized the use of Rule 14 to limit debate and said Colorado should wait for litigation in other states. The transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, with no final vote shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• confusing and dangerous loophole that our board of trustees attempted to exploit. the knowledge or the consent
• ensuring that decisions of great... consequence are made with transparency, accountability, and with the consent
• We are called to wrestle with difficult issues, make informed decisions, and accept the public's judgment

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

Transcript Highlights:

• This bill requires unanimous consent of the board for a superintendent to have secondary employment.
• I do like that, and out of courtesy, against my better judgment... ...out of courtesy, against my better
• We should be careful when we substitute legislative judgment for medical expertise, when we defund health
• It places politicians in the exam room and substitutes government judgment for the careful guidance of
• So here is your parent consent.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and introductions of the Doctor of the Day and several guest groups, including families affected by pediatric cancer, Arizona Bleeding Disorders, and charter school representatives. Members also read a proclamation honoring Dr. Joseph Charles Torkelson for his long career in pediatric hematology/oncology and military service. The chamber then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, considering many bills and resolutions. On the first calendar, members adopted floor amendments and advanced HB 2117, HB 2744, HB 2751, HB 2917, HB 2939, HB 2957, HB 2970, and HCR 2038, with amendments generally described as technical fixes or clarifications. Notable discussion included HB 2957, which would protect non-Real ID data from sharing and preserve the choice between Real ID and non-Real ID, and HCR 2038, which addressed Colorado River conservation and expanded references to tribal communities and major population centers. All items on that calendar received due-pass recommendations. On later calendars, the House advanced additional measures including HB 2015, HB 2129, HB 2327, HB 2352, HB 2439, HB 2533, HB 2667, HB 2793, HB 2873, HB 2876, HCR 2044, HB 2014, HB 2055, HB 2145, HB 2185, HB 2267, HB 2413, HB 2418, HB 2440, HB 2661, HB 2665, HB 2763, and HB 2771, with several bills amended on the floor. Debate centered on housing assistance and corporate homeownership in HB 2667, homelessness coordination in HB 2533, school safety and firearms in HB 2076, parental rights in HB 2661, teen suicide prevention in HB 2665, and energy policy in HB 2267. HCR 2044, sent to voters, was defended as closing loopholes against discrimination and criticized by opponents as targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Most measures were approved by voice vote, but HB 2667’s proposed Villegas floor amendment was rejected on a recorded division vote of 23 ayes to 32 nays. Later, a motion to amend the Committee of the Whole report to include that rejected amendment also failed on a roll call vote of 22 ayes, 32 nays, and 6 not voting. HB 2267 also drew a division vote; after the final count, it was reported as passing as amended. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, ordered the approved bills engrossed, and retained HB 2876 and HB 2720 on the calendar.

Transcript Highlights:

• control unit this authority when conducting provider fraud investigations is consistent with the judgment
• control unit this authority when conducting provider fraud investigations is consistent with the judgment
• It's consistent with legislative judgments that that's how these cases should be venued, and we believe
• It's consistent with legislative judgments that that's how these cases should be venued, and we believe
• We're just seeking technical clarification by referring to federal law that parental consent is still

Bills: HF2354, HF1672, HF2389, HF2870, HF2743, HF1918, HF2551, HF1671

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis

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• :15:58.960> parental secondly insert mandatory parental secondly insert mandatory parental consent
• 01.560> line<01:16:02.000> six<01:16:02.760> to<01:16:03.080> involve consent
• on page four line six to involve consent on page four line six to involve parents<01:16:03.960> in
• That is professional judgment.
• it is not explicitly um written judgment it is not explicitly um written out<01:32:00.679> um

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard Senate Bill 659, which would exempt the Department of Education from the electronic procurement system for purchases of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed agricultural or food products up to $100,000, and require geographic preference guidelines for locally sourced products. The Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, Hawaii Farm Bureau, and State Procurement Office all testified in support or support of the intent. DOE said the bill would give it short-term flexibility to buy local items not currently on the vendor list, such as poi and limu, while procurement staff said they would provide written comments and a corrected version of their testimony. Committee members questioned why the bill was needed, why the threshold would rise from the current $24,999 small-purchase limit to $100,000, and whether the department should instead amend its vendor list or RFP process. Members raised concerns about efficiency, administrative burden, whether the bill was a temporary fix for procurement planning gaps, and whether purchases would remain compliant with federal USDA rules if federal school-lunch funds were used. DOE responded that the measure would help it expand local purchasing, support farmers, and allow purchases of products not currently available through existing distributors, and said it was working with partners on food-safety certification and federal compliance. The committees then voted to pass SB 659 with amendments. The Joint Committee on Education approved it 3-2, and the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Environment later approved the amended measure 4-0. The chair noted an amendment and a deferred effective date, and the motion was adopted.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Fricks asks unanimous consent to work from a Committee substitute today without objection.
• So it lets the lower-level officer execute his judgment, but it keeps a higher-level officer who's got

Bills: HB2947, HB3257, HB3264, HB3834, HB3940, HB3944, HB3979, HB4003, HB4118, HB4326, HB4346, HB4421

Keywords: behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes, Oklahoma statutes, HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs

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• 1291 by Johnson, relating to the authority of certain persons to bring an action for declaratory judgment
• Senate Bill 1303 by Cook and Johnson, relating to the capacity of minors to consent to contraception-related

Summary: The Senate met briefly to receive first-reading referrals of a large number of bills, resolutions, and joint resolutions. The measures covered a wide range of topics, including public education, health care, criminal justice, business regulation, transportation, water and natural resources, local government, taxation, elections, and public information. Many of the filings were by Senators Hughes, Perry, Alvarado, Creighton, Hancock, Parker, Zaffirini, Blanco, and others, and included proposals on school safety, health records and billing, election procedures, water planning, housing and rent issues, energy and environmental regulation, and criminal penalties. The chamber also read several concurrent and joint resolutions, including measures designating state symbols and local honors, a proposed constitutional amendment related to gaming by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, a proposal concerning special-session subjects, and resolutions on fiscal restraints and retirement obligations. No debate, testimony, or substantive action on the merits of the measures occurred in this portion of the transcript; the items were simply read and referred to committees. At the close of the proceedings, the Senate adjourned pursuant to a previously adopted motion and announced it would reconvene at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4.

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• Madam Speaker, may I have Consent Agenda S read in by bill number only? Mr.
• Chief Clerk, please read in Consent Agenda S. Mr.
• Chief Clerk, please read in Consent Agenda S by bill number only.
• Please pull Senate Bill 315 from Consent Agenda S. Yes, Madam Speaker.
• I defer to Representative Bush for Consent Agenda, Item 5, Senate Bill 315.

Summary: The House convened with Girl State participants presiding for part of the session, including introductions of the student leadership and a unanimous voice vote passing House Concurrent Resolution 152 honoring the young women participating in Delaware Girl State. The chamber also welcomed congressional interns and other guests, accepted the prior day’s minutes, and observed a moment of silence for Nathan Cynix and Kara Feeley before prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to tributes for Representative Ron Gray, who was recognized for his 14 years of service and his work on issues such as bond bills, dredging, bike paths, small business, constituent service, and agriculture-related funding. Multiple members from both parties praised his humor, honesty, mentorship, and dedication to the House and his district. Gray responded with extended remarks reflecting on his family legacy, legislative service, and appreciation for colleagues and staff, and the chamber later sang “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at his request. The House then received communications, including Senate messages returning several bills and informing the chamber of Senate passage of additional measures. Members were also told that the FY27 bond bill, House Bill 500, had been placed on desks as a gift for review. The House read in Consent Agenda S, which included House Bill 476, House Joint Resolution 13, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 168, Senate Bill 297, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 319, and Senate Joint Resolution 21, and began a roll call vote on the consent agenda.

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• This has worked well in the past, so I ask unanimous consent that for the purpose of opening statements
• I'll ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendments be waived.
• I ask unanimous consent that I be listed as the primary sponsor of that amendment.
• I further ask unanimous consent that I be recorded as voting no on the motions at table.
• I ask for unanimous consent that in preparing the measure.