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• This isn't the first hearing we've had on this issue and unfortunately Probably won't be the last.
• be significant steps towards finally holding tech companies accountable. for the harms that they caused
• , the damages they caused, the death that they caused.
• It's probably hard for you. to be here to talk about it, but thank you for being here.
• You're going to probably end up losing, I mean, and I think that's part of the problem.

Keywords: child safety, Big Tech, CSAM, legislation, online exploitation, bipartisan, social media

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the pressing issues surrounding child safety online, with a particular emphasis on recent legislative efforts aimed at curbing child sexual exploitation and harmful content accessible through social media platforms. Senators engaged in a heated discussion regarding the implications of Big Tech's lobbying efforts against vital bills such as the Stop CSAM Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. Noteworthy testimonies highlighted real-life impacts of online dangers, including tragic cases of child exploitation and drug-related fatalities linked to social media interactions. The bipartisan nature of the committee's commitment to address these issues showcased a collective determination to make the digital environment safer for the younger generation.

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• There are probably people in this room.
• Are those levels of sufficient magnitude to cause human harm.
• Keep in mind, it takes me probably $25 to wrap that bale of hay.
• Yeah, I'm probably where I want to be.
• It's caused a concern, which has greater impacts for operators of that landfill, as well as causing them

Summary: The meeting focused on the use of biosolids on farm and ranch land, with testimony from Oklahoma State University experts, a conservation official, and an engineering representative about the benefits, risks, and regulatory implications. Dr. Lusk described OSU’s long history of soil fertility research and said biosolids can provide nutrients and organic matter, but also may carry contaminants such as PFAS, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and pathogens. He emphasized that many questions remain unanswered, especially about contaminant uptake into soil, crops, livestock, and humans, and said existing EPA and Oklahoma DEQ regulations address some treatment and application standards but may not fully cover PFAS. Dr. Arnell expanded on nutrient management, explaining that biosolids can function similarly to manure as a fertilizer source, especially for nitrogen and phosphorus, but should be tested, incorporated into soil, and applied under permit conditions to reduce runoff and other losses. He said PFAS testing methods are not yet standardized and that more research is needed to determine sampling protocols, movement in soil, and long-term effects. Committee members asked whether farmers and ranchers should be notified of risks, whether PFAS is currently tested, how many counties use biosolids, and what research would be needed for a dissertation-level study. The witnesses generally agreed that landowners should be informed of known risks and uncertainties, but said the science is still developing. Dr. Arnell said a unified testing method is needed before reliable PFAS monitoring can be done, and suggested that a multi-year study would be required to understand soil movement, crop uptake, and livestock impacts. Greg Scott of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission framed the issue as a waste-management problem, noting that human waste streams contain contaminants and that soil type affects how pollutants move; he said sandy soils pose greater movement risks than clay soils and that current best practice is incorporation, careful timing, and avoiding steep or sensitive sites. He also said PFAS are widespread and not naturally occurring in the way some other compounds are, and that liability and cleanup costs are major concerns. Mary Elizabeth Mock of Garver Engineering focused on the practical and financial consequences of a possible moratorium on land application, saying most of Oklahoma’s biosolids are currently land applied and would otherwise have to go to landfills. She warned that many landfills are nearing capacity, tipping fees could rise sharply, and cities such as Tulsa and Norman could face large increases in disposal costs, which would ultimately be borne by ratepayers and taxpayers. She also said septic system maintenance costs could rise if land application options shrink, potentially leading to deferred maintenance and system failures. Mock urged a tiered, data-driven approach to PFAS regulation and said advanced treatment technologies may help in the future, but they are still emerging and expensive. No votes were taken; the session consisted of presentations and member questions.

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• I understand that the counties probably would go into more detail concerning that.
• I understand that the counties probably would go into more detail concerning that.
• I understand that the counties probably would go into more detail concerning that.
• It can cause taxable value and tax increases in declining market conditions.
• <01:33:41.360> taxable market Concepts it can cause taxable market Concepts it can cause taxable

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In fact, I probably would have said, 'What language are you speaking?'
• Well... ...makes clear this process causes delay, trauma, and acute fear.
• It's an effective drug for causing fetal demise.
• This condition causes intractable seizures and often death in early childhood.
• We know that low-estrogen states cause...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures and time limits, then heard testimony on House 2499, a bill to create a public awareness campaign on menopause and related midlife health issues. Supporters, including a nurse, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, and other advocates, said menopause is widely misunderstood by patients and providers, leading to delayed care, unnecessary suffering, workplace impacts, and inequities in women’s health. Several speakers shared personal experiences with symptoms being dismissed or misdiagnosed and urged the committee to advance the bill. The committee then took testimony on a package of endometriosis bills, including House 2527 and Senate 1564, calling for a task force and broader awareness efforts. Patients, a physician, and advocates described long diagnostic delays, severe pain, infertility, medical gaslighting, and limited access to specialists and effective treatment. They argued for more research, provider education, and a coordinated state strategy, and several asked for favorable reports. The chair also noted the hearing was running behind and extended time to allow more testimony. Later, the committee heard Senate 1579, which would eliminate parental consent and judicial bypass requirements for abortion access for minors under 16. Planned Parenthood representatives, physicians, legal advocates, and students argued the current law creates unnecessary delays and harms vulnerable youth, especially those in unsafe homes or foster care, while supporters said minors can already consent to other reproductive health care. A pro-life witness opposed the bill and emphasized parental involvement and support services. The committee also heard House 2403 and Senate 1560, which would create a Human Service Transportation Consumer Advisory Board; disability advocates and riders described past safety problems and current service gaps, and supported the board as a low-cost way to improve accountability, rider input, and reliability. No votes or final actions were taken in the excerpt.

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• I was getting paid at that time probably about maybe $39,000, working almost 50 hours a week.
• That's probably a more simple way to put it.
• That's probably a more simple way to put it. Representative Greco.
• It's just got a little bit louder. ...caused by the negligence of someone else.
• We have seen the harm that this type of bill has caused in other places.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the pledge, quorum call, and several recognitions, including guests for Education and Sharing Day, law enforcement officer of the day Detective Miata Anderson, and later FAMU Day at the Capitol and other visiting groups. The chamber adopted the special order report and then moved through a series of budget-related bills and conforming measures, with debate focused largely on recurring funding, environmental programs, housing, insurance reserves, and tax policy. Members approved HB 5011/SB 2506, which conform environmental resource funding to the proposed budget by shifting Seminole Gaming Compact-related dollars from recurring to nonrecurring funding; supporters said this preserves annual legislative review, while opponents warned it would reduce funding for the Resilient Florida program, wildlife corridor protection, invasive species removal, and other conservation efforts. The House then passed HB 5013, reducing state-funded property reinsurance reserves by lowering the RAP program and repealing FORA funding, and HB 5501, which redirects documentary stamp tax revenues from housing and transportation trust funds to general revenue; Democrats argued the housing changes would reduce affordable housing support, while Republicans said the move was needed to control recurring spending. The chamber also passed HB 5015 on state group insurance, HB 5201 on Florida PALM accounting conforming changes, HB 5203 on Capitol Center tenancy and utilities control, and HB 5009 creating a Florida Accountability Office and revising audit and budgeting functions. The most extended debate came on HB 7031, which permanently reduces the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25% and also lowers several related tax rates. Supporters described it as broad-based, immediate tax relief for Floridians, while opponents said property tax relief would be more targeted and that sales tax cuts also benefit tourists and out-of-state visitors. The bill passed 112-0. The House then took up the main budget bill, HB 501, and subcommittee chairs outlined the proposed $112.9 billion budget, including education, health care, transportation, agriculture and natural resources, higher education, state administration, justice, and IT spending. Members began questioning the pre-K-12 budget on school funding, vouchers, proration, mental health and safety allocations, and inflation, with the discussion continuing beyond the excerpt provided.

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• He probably never would've gotten it. gone into medicine.
• I probably shouldn't be asking you, because it's not your bill.
• Behavioral health probably cannot come.
• Uh, that's probably the commute substitute willful misconduct.
• I think that's probably like a general.

Bills: HB5141, HB4638, HB2264, HB2035, HB4813, HB4408, HB2684, HB1621, HB2300, HB216, HB3829, HB4466, HB1747, HB2284, HB3614, HB2587, HB3219, HB3318, HB5147, HB4014, HB216

Keywords: lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions

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• So I know that was caused. We had a similar situation with the... So I know that was caused.
• Caused about a $650 million. budget, caused about a $650 million reduction, right, versus estimates.
• You know, that probably goes above my pay grade.
• Because they probably come from other campuses.
• So it causes major disruption.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Okay, me, as a human driver, I would have probably hit the gas.
• So I think you can probably find somebody who's soon...
• So, I think you can probably find somebody to sue you for just about anything.
• It's probably clear as mud. But if you have any questions, let me know.
• It's not up to some. probably say Turkey's racist endeavor. It's not up to speech code.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• <00:13:42.480> 849<00:13:43.560> is The cause of action created by H. 849 is The cause
• <00:13:50.320> of That federal law creates a cause of That federal law creates a cause of
• cease causing a deprivation of rights. cease causing a deprivation of rights.
• Simon, involving harm caused by video voyeurism.
• , these crimes, the harm that is caused, these crimes, the harm that is caused, and<00:45:03.040>

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• There's probably a dozen or more.
• There's probably a dozen or more.
• Some of them probably a dozen or more.
• <00:23:55.600> of last year I clearly recall the cause of last year I clearly recall the cause
• of you buying it this time are probably of you buying it this time are probably not<00:35:08.079

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• And so we took what were probably then decided as reasonable steps: 15 days to flatten the curve, let's
• I think probably most of the population could have some type of reaction to a vaccine.
• It's known to be caused by the vaccine. What they don't talk about is that big one right there.
• absolutely caused the deaths.
• absolutely caused the deaths.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management held a hearing on several emergency management bills, with most of the testimony focused on Senate Bill 539, which would prohibit COVID-19 mRNA vaccination or gene-altering procedures as a condition of entry, employment, school attendance, or access to public venues. Senator Durant and many public witnesses supported the bill, arguing that COVID-era mandates were coercive, ineffective, and harmful, and that the state should not require proof of vaccination in future emergencies. One witness, Joanne Tuller, testified in opposition, saying the government should retain authority to impose public health measures in emergencies and warning against permanently limiting that power based on the COVID experience. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 540, concerning the prevention of radioactive material discharge, with a Sierra Club representative and local residents opposing Holtec’s disposal of wastewater from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant and citing health, environmental, and economic concerns in Plymouth and nearby communities. Senator Driscoll testified in support of Senate Bills 537 and 538, describing them as measures to strengthen the Commonwealth’s strategic preparedness stockpile and to create a framework for emergency response during surges in hospitalizations, including temporary waivers of prior authorization when hospitals are over capacity. In addition, Dr. Jennifer Carlson testified in support of H.885, a resolve creating a special commission on the field of emergency management, arguing that the profession should be more fully professionalized and staffed by dedicated experts rather than part-time “second hat” officials. Several other bills on the docket, including H.883 and H.84, had no sign-ups. The chair closed each bill’s testimony section as the list was exhausted, and the hearing was adjourned without any votes taken during the session.

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• like uh my talking points are probably like uh my talking points are probably longer<01:04:22.360
• probably probably to<01:10:58.960> move<01:10:59.240> an<01:10:59.360> amendment.
• uh made me stronger than I probably uh made me stronger than I probably should<03:42:15.160>
• Our gun dealers are not causing them. Our gun dealers are not causing them.
• > that of probable cause or expectation that of probable cause or expectation that harm<04:19:

Keywords: 981, all

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• of wavering dedication to the cause of wavering dedication to the cause of freedom on behalf of the
• be so in things uh and I will probably be so in things uh and I will probably be so in the next few
• you send it to me by email I probably you send it to me by email I probably didn't get it so that's
• would probably like that because they would probably like that because they would probably like that
• causing the problem the parents are causing the problem the parents are causing the problem and I I think

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• Uh, chair calls Emily French with Common Cause Texas. Hello ma'am.
• You'd be for that probably, right?
• Probably the app that y'all saw from Harris County, I probably helped make that, um, and the, the font
• They don't have 25 IDs cause they're, they're young, right?
• Um, to cause suspicion and distrust of elections in Tarrant County.

Bills: HB304

Keywords: franchise tax credit, food desert, grocery store, healthy corner store, nutrition assistance, economic development, public health

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• The Chair calls Emily French with Common Cause Texas.
• You'd be for that probably, right?
• Probably the app that y'all saw from Harris County, I'll probably help make that, and the font size is
• Yeah, probably because he wrote the testimony and all.
• To a cause, but they are wonderful.

Bills: HB304, HB401, HB556, HB1475, HB1489, HB2259, HB2424, HB2773, HB2811, HB3323, HB304

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform

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• But I'm going to probably object to this bill because find a way to get the public some information.
• “Additionally, I would hold and say that this probably should apply to all witnesses and/or victims in
• The causes enumerated in Paragraph A, and it says— The causes enumerated in Paragraph A, and it says,
• Clear and convincing should probably run somewhere about 75%.
• And there is no provision for the cause of action, the rationale, the reason.

Bills: HR9, HB709, HB1011, HB1057, HB1186, HB1245, HB1247, SB49, SB425, SB479

Keywords: human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, Uniform Construction Code, building code, construction code, inspector licensing, building inspectors, plans examiners, public inspector, private inspector, private inspector company, building official, code enforcement, Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission, state fire marshal, International Building Code, International Residential Code

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• Eighty percent of those amputations are of the lower limbs that are caused by a...
• This lack of access causes diabetes to go untreated.
• cause of those accidental deaths is, in fact, firearms and gun violence?
• In 2017, guns have been a leading cause of death for children.
• And then cancer coming in at probably fifth or sixth.

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

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• Large counties, you probably won't have it because now you're doing election day and early voting.
• So, cause, I mean, that would be a horrible thing if it, if it flops statewide.
• On election night and that's going to cause election results to be delayed for a couple of days probably
• And I'm sorry if you can't manage to vote in 15 days, you probably weren't going to vote anyway.
• Chair recognizes Emily French representing Common Cause Texas. Good morning, ma'am.

Bills: HB311

Keywords: flood hazards, recreational vehicles, temporary dwelling structures, Texas Water Development Board, flood safety standards, emergency management

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• I believe that this will not cause harms on identity theft.
• Probably, yes. I reserve my right to close. Representative, Vice Chair Bogiani.
• French on behalf of Common Cause Texas and you will be testifying for the bill. Yes sir.
• And the power consumption can be, I would say, probably as much as a few light bulbs.
• They are probably a few kilowatts. lots, very, very small power consumption.

Bills: HB3146, HB3719, HB3895, HB3923, HB4748, HB4751, HB4936, HB4952, HB4990, HB4991, HB5061, HB5196, HB5238, HB5246, HB5487

Keywords: State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative hearings, contested case, contested case hearing, administrative law judge, ALJ, final decision, proposed decision, agency hearing, hearing continuance, rescheduling, Texas administrative law, Government Code Chapter 2001, workers' compensation, Department of Human Resources, Texas Labor Code, Transportation Code, Agriculture Code, Insurance Code

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• this for the police and it caused that for property and it caused this for courts and so on.
• and it caused that for for the police and it caused that for property<01:10:12.239> and<01:10
• 10:13.360> courts property and it caused this for courts property and it caused this for courts
• to win over probably most of us, right? to win over probably most of us, right?
• I do not want anybody to be co caused I do not want anybody to be co caused harm.<02:58:46.479> Not

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first opened with brief remarks about a member’s recovery and then heard House Bill 518, which would require the commissioner of Health and Human Services to provide a detailed annual report of all costs related to DCYF. The sponsor, Representative Erica Layon, said the bill was intended to improve transparency, clarify how much time and money are spent on DCYF work versus other departmental work, and help future discussions about staffing, resources, and whether DCYF should remain within DHHS or become a separate department. She said the department could likely produce the report without additional cost, though she was open to adjusting the reporting date and possibly adding more detail about federal mandates. Former Representative Betty Gay and several members supported the bill as a way to better document costs and procedures, while DCYF Director Marie Nunan said the department was not taking a position on the bill, already has many policies and operating procedures, and believed it could comply without a fiscal note. Members raised questions about whether the reporting requirement duplicated existing oversight, whether it should apply to other agencies, and whether the report should include federal funding mandates. Some suggested that a broader review or subcommittee on DCYF might be more useful than a single reporting bill. In executive session, the committee voted 15-1 to retain HB 518, so it will not go on the calendar. Members said they wanted more time to discuss the bill, watch the budget process, and consider whether the reporting requirement could be implemented informally or through a broader oversight effort. The committee then moved on to House Bill 775, which was introduced by Representative Jodi Nelson as a measure to support supervised visitation centers. Dr. Scott Hampton testified in favor, describing the loss of visitation centers since 2019, the role of supervised visitation in protecting children and vulnerable parents in domestic violence cases, and the potential benefits for child safety, crime prevention, and family preservation.