Bills: HB0034 , HB0035 , HB0036 , HB0106

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: HB0034, Wyoming retirement system, Wyoming Retirement Act, firefighter retirement, public employee retirement, retirement benefits, state pension, wildland firefighting, wildland firefighter, crash and rescue, Wyoming National Guard, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming Retirement Board, correctional forestry crew, correctional crew supervisor, correctional forestry crew manager, general fund appropriation, state agency employees, service credit, benefit eligibility

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• eliminated and having language that stays out there that there's any potential for the federal government
• And we just came today for our youth in government class to observe the committees and take down some
• notes on how government works.
• And Senator Padilla, yes, it provides the certainty, as certain as we can be with government items that
• Just a quick question: I think I read somewhere, is this a program that the federal government is going

Bills: SB101 , SB58 , SB55

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB58, metropolitan redevelopment, redevelopment property, property tax exemption, payments in lieu of taxes, PILOT, municipal redevelopment, local government

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• I am an emergency nurse representing the Washington State Emergency Nurses Association as their government
• also clarifies the law about other inspections that occur, notably CMS inspections by the federal government

Bills: HB1812 , HB2232 , HB2250 , HB2340 , HB2577

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: anesthesia services, healthcare access, reimbursement, patient care, equitable treatment, emergency services, healthcare outcomes, health infrastructure, system improvement, charity care, residency requirements, medical assistance, low-income, HB 2340, nursing assistants, nurse aide, substance use disorder monitoring program, monitoring program, credentialing, licensure

Bills: HCR111 , HB5655 , HB5689 , HB5690 , HCR46 , HCR83 , HCR81 , HCR84

Committee: Senate Administration

Keywords: beekeeping, pollination, agriculture, local economy, Combes, Bee Capital of Texas, water management, eminent domain, bond issuance, Fort Bend County, public infrastructure, special district, government validation, local authority, bonds, Cole Ranch Improvement District, Hunter Ranch Improvement District, property taxes, infrastructure funding, local governance

Bills: HCR111 , HB5655 , HB5689 , HB5690 , HCR46 , HCR83 , HCR81 , HCR84

Committee: Senate Administration

Keywords: beekeeping, pollination, agriculture, local economy, Combes, Bee Capital of Texas, water management, eminent domain, bond issuance, Fort Bend County, public infrastructure, special district, government validation, local authority, bonds, Cole Ranch Improvement District, Hunter Ranch Improvement District, property taxes, infrastructure funding, local governance

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• HB 2890 amends Chapter 760 of the Government Code to create an interstate compact aimed at increasing

Bills: HB206 , HB1238 , HB2890 , HB2970

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment

Bills: HB206 , HB1238 , HB2890 , HB2970

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, injection wells, environmental regulation, water quality, site inspection, geoscientist, satellite imagery, interstate compact, liquefied natural gas, energy resources, Gulf Coast, regulatory coordination, HB 2970, Gulf Coast Protection District, Special District Local Laws Code, governor appointment

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• It would define evaluation criteria based on performance and compliance in areas such as governance,
• Governance regarding judicial reporting, court security, fee collection, indigent defense, and guardianship
• We want a transparent government where the judges are honest about how they perform.
• The Texas Government Code states that the Board of Advisors serves only in an advisory capacity and is

Bills: SB1211 , SB1574 , SB2774 , SB2873 , SB2900 , HJR4

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: hydraulic fracturing, sales tax exemption, oil and gas, environmental impact, water reuse, justice, judicial council, centers of excellence, court operations, recognition program, franchise tax, retail trade, tax classification, business regulation, economic impact, SB 2873, Texas Tax Code, electronic filing, e-filing, tax reports

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• .. ...framework and procedures as water districts under Chapter 13 of the Texas Water Code, which governs

Bills: HB143 , HB4530 , HB4931 , HB5559 , HB5560

Committee: House Natural Resources

Keywords: election, bonds, authorization, financial governance, public funding, HB 143, bond election, debt authorization, November uniform election date, Texas Election Code, emergency election, voter approval, municipal bonds, local government finance, public debt, school bonds, special election, uniform election date, bond issuance, water rights

Bills: SB243 , HB338 , SB265 , SB233 , HB302

Committee: Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Keywords: Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, firearm license, concealed carry, carry permit, sheriff, permit fee, local bill, county revenue, school funding, school security, retirement system, Sheriff's Fund, legislative delegation office fund, Gardendale, Birmingham, firearms regulation, Second Amendment, local government finance

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• , to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of
• Members, I just want to remind us that we are voting for the safety of that branch of government that
• So our local governance doesn't have any impact on these entities from from some distant jurisdiction
• SB 711 extends protections to condo owners by making association governance information more readily
• No government intervention, no taxpayer dollars.

Bills: HJR98 , HJR8 , HJR133 , HB23 , HB33 , HB144 , HB 109 , HB 103 , HB148 , HB3809 , HB1686 , HB2217 , HB2156 , HB220 , HB2421 , HB2363 , HB3773 , HB421 , HB2584 , HB2615 , HB2455 , HB3711 , HB2559 , HB3747 , HB2775 , HB2886 , HB3126 , HB3666 , HB3595 , HB3260 , HB3506 , HB1638 , HB3376 , HB3826 , HB3628 , HB1349 , HB3770 , HB1831 , HB1762 , HB2614 , HB3113 , HB267 , HB322 , HB431 , HB869 , HB 1203 , HB 1201 , HB 1244 , HB1875 , HB1950 , HB2152 , HB2290 , HB2341 , HB2436 , HB2809 , HB2856 , HB3012 , HB2954 , HCR56 , HCR102 , HB 107 , HB1587 , HB3684 , HB658 , HJR99 , HB1399 , HJR5 , HJR2 , HJR6 , HJR31 , HB1971 , SJR3 , HB1775 , HJR72 , HB502 , HB3109 , HJR98 , HJR8 , HJR133 , HB 118 , HB388 , HB 114 , HB205 , HB2789 , HB2791 , HB499 , HB2960 , HB3163 , HB3135 , HB2427 , HB1618 , HB1672 , HB1722 , HB1338 , HB787 , HB2618 , HB879 , HB 1126 , HB4134 , HB3513 , HB718 , HB1536 , HB1445 , HB1640 , HB1893 , HB1734 , HB3229 , HB3306 , HB 1276 , HB3272 , HB3276 , HB3516 , HB4145 , HB1585 , HB4810 , HB2989 , HB2558 , HB3014 , HB2742 , HB1695 , HB23 , HB33 , HB144 , HB 109 , HB 103 , HB148 , HB3809 , HB1686 , HB2217 , HB2156 , HB220 , HB2421 , HB2363 , HB3773 , HB421 , HB2584 , HB2615 , HB2455 , HB3711 , HB2559 , HB3747 , HB2775 , HB2886 , HB3126 , HB3666 , HB3595 , HB3260 , HB3506 , HB1638 , HB3376 , HB3826 , HB3628 , HB1349 , HB3770 , HB1831 , HB1762 , HB2614 , HB3113 , HB267 , HB322 , HB431 , HB869 , HB 1203 , HB 1201 , HB 1244 , HB1875 , HB1950 , HB2152 , HB2290 , HB2341 , HB2436 , HB2809 , HB2856 , HB3012 , HB2954 , HCR56 , HCR102

Keywords: Article V, federal government, fiscal restraints, constitutional amendment, term limits, nuclear energy, electric generation, funding, Texas nuclear development fund, advanced reactors, HJR 133, Texas constitutional amendment, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, homestead exemption, surviving spouse, veteran, veterans benefits, service-connected death, presumed service-connected condition

Bills: SJR 4 , SCR 36 , SCR 37 , SCR 38 , SCR 39 , SCR 40 , SCR 41 , SCR 42 , SB 7 , SB 30 , SB 31 , SB 32 , SB 33 , SB 34 , SB 36 , SB 37 , SB 38 , SB 39 , SB 1851 , SB 1852 , SB 1853 , SB 1854 , SB 1855 , SB 1856 , SB 1857 , SB 1858 , SB 1860 , SB 1861 , SB 1862 , SB 1863 , SB 1864 , SB 1865 , SB 1866 , SB 1867 , SB 1868 , SB 1869 , SB 1870 , SB 1871 , SB 1872 , SB 1873 , SB 1874 , SB 1875 , SB 1876 , SB 1877 , SB 1878 , SB 1879 , SB 1880 , SB 1881 , SB 1882 , SB 1883 , SB 1884 , SB 1885 , SB 1886 , SB 1887 , SB 1888 , SB 1889 , SB 1890 , SB 1891 , SB 1892 , SB 1893 , SB 1894 , SB 1895 , SB 1896 , SB 1897 , SB 1898 , SB 1899 , SB 1900 , SB 1901 , SB 1903 , SB 1904 , SB 1905 , SB 1906 , SB 1907 , SB 1908 , SB 1909 , SB 1910 , SB 1911 , SB 1912 , SB 1913 , SB 1914 , SB 1915 , SB 1916 , SB 1917 , SB 1918 , SB 1919 , SB 1920 , SB 1921 , SB 1922 , SB 1923 , SB 1924 , SB 1925 , SB 1926 , SB 1927 , SB 1928 , SB 1929 , SB 1930 , SB 1931 , SB 1932 , SB 1933 , SB 1934 , SB 1935 , SB 1936 , SB 1937 , SB 1938 , SB 1939 , SB 1940 , SB 1941 , SB 1942 , SB 1943 , SB 1944 , SB 1945 , SB 1946 , SB 1947 , SB 1948 , SB 1949 , SB 1950 , SB 1951 , SB 1952 , SB 1953 , SB 1954 , SB 1955 , SB 1956 , SB 1957 , SB 1958 , SB 1959 , SB 1960 , SB 1961 , SB 1962 , SB 1963 , SB 1964 , SB 1965 , SB 1966 , SB 1967 , SB 1968 , SB 1969 , SB 1970 , SB 1971 , SB 1972 , SB 1973 , SB 1974 , SB 1975 , SB 1976 , SB 1977 , SB 1978 , SB 1979 , SB 1980 , SB 1981 , SB 1982 , SB 1983 , SB 1984 , SB 1985 , SB 1986 , SB 1987 , SB 1988 , SB 1989 , SB 1990 , SB 1991 , SB 1992 , SB 1993 , SB 1994 , SB 1995 , SB 1996 , SB 1997 , SB 1998 , SB 1999 , SB 2000 , SB 2001 , SB 2002 , SB 2003 , SB 2004 , SB 2005 , SB 2006 , SB 2007 , SB 2008 , SB 2009 , SB 2010 , SB 2011 , SB 2012 , SB 2013 , SB 2014 , SB 2015 , SB 2016 , SB 2017 , SB 2018 , SB 2019 , SB 2020 , SB 2021 , SB 2022 , SB 2023 , SB 2024 , SB 2025 , SB 2026 , SB 2027 , SB 2028 , SB 2029 , SB 2030 , SB 2031 , SB 2032 , SB 2033 , SB 2034 , SB 2035 , SB 2036 , SB 2037 , SB 2038 , SB 2039 , SB 2040 , SB 2041 , SB 2042 , SB 2043 , SB 2044 , SB 2045 , SB 2046 , SB 2047 , SB 2048 , SB 2049 , SB 2050 , SB 2051 , SB 2052 , SB 2053 , SB 2054 , SB 2055 , SB 2056 , SB 2057 , SB 2058 , SB 2059 , SB 2060

Keywords: economic stabilization fund, state finance, constitutional amendment, budget management, financial security, public safety, university property, peaceful assembly, law enforcement coordination, disruptive protests, balanced budget, federal debt, fiscal responsibility, Texas governance, national budget, Tomato Suspension Agreement, trade, economic impact, tariffs, Texas-Mexico relations

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• We are forcing them to hold tax ratification elections to pay for things that the state government is
• all heard this in our very candid conversation between Senator Bettencourt and me. ...that local governments
• Lastly, its civil penalties would chill local governments from enacting protections for transgender Texans
• Senate Bill 8 does not enhance safety or fairness; it invites burdens on local governments and silences
• Members, I think this bill represents another round of big government imposed on the state by the Senate

Bills: SB 10 , SB 8 , SB 15 , SB 12 , SB 6 , SB 13 , SB 9 , SB 7 , SB 17 , SB 4 , SB10 , SB8 , SB15 , SB12 , SB6 , SB13 , SB9 , SB7 , SB17 , SB4

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, election laws, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, criminal prosecution, jurisdiction, hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids

Bills: SCR 22 , SB 53 , SB 204 , SB 266 , SB 268 , SB 291 , SB 292 , SB 296 , SB 304 , SB 305 , SB 413 , SB 447 , SB 455 , SB 462 , SB 493 , SB 504 , SB 519 , SB 522 , SB 532 , SB 541 , SB 667 , SB 670 , SB 673 , SB 681 , SB 687 , SB 711 , SB 746 , SB 765 , SB 783 , SB 827 , SB 850 , SB 860 , SB 888 , SB 897 , SB 901 , SB 927 , SB 955 , SB 963 , SB 984 , SB 989 , SB 993 , SB 996 , SB 1023 , SB 1033 , SB 1058 , SB 1062 , SB 1101 , SB 1119 , SB 1172 , SB 1173 , SB 1215 , SB 1220 , SB 1227 , SB 1228 , SB 1229 , SB 1238 , SB 1239 , SB 1245 , SB 1248 , SB 1254 , SB 1259 , SB 1273 , SB 1277 , SB 1302 , SB 1332 , SB 1341 , SB 1346 , SB 1350 , SB 1352 , SB 1353 , SB 1355 , SB 1358 , SB 1370 , SB 1371 , SB 1378 , SB 1403 , SB 1404 , SB 1415 , SB 1437 , SB 1448 , SB 1450 , SB 1464 , SB 1493 , SB 1494 , SB 1537 , SB 1566 , SB 1569 , SB 1589 , SB 1598 , SB 1644 , SB 1709 , SB 1719 , SB 1729 , SB 1733 , SB 1744 , SB 1772 , SB 1810 , SB 1841 , SB 1895 , SB 1930 , SB 2039 , SB 2289 , SB 2312 , SCR 1 , SCR 6 , SCR 27 , SCR 32 , SB 2232

Keywords: mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, parental rights, education, school trustees, training, handbook, tax collection, managed audits, taxpayer rights, dispute resolution, penalty, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement

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• Representative Ingram regarding fines and fees is referred to the Committee on County and Municipal Government
• Representative Lee regarding County officials is referred to the Committee on County and Municipal Government
• Secretary, call the next committee from the Committee on County and Municipal Government: House Bill
• report with one amendment by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays from the Committee on County and Municipal Government
• receives a favorable report by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays from the Committee on County and Municipal Government

Bills: SJR 3 , SB 5 , SJR 36 , SJR 3 , 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 , SR 44 , SR 135 , SR 171 , SR 180 , SR 185 , SR 187 , SR 188 , SR 191 , SR 197 , SR 198 , SR 199 , SR 200

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, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• HELP US TO GOVERN OURSELVES IN A WAY THAT WILL BRING GLORY TO YOUR NAME.
• ON GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
• WE MUST END THE REALITY OF FLORIDA GOVERNMENT NOT BEING ON THE SAME PAGE.
• THAT IS THE WAY GOVERNMENT... IS SUPPOSED TO WORK AND ITS FOUNDATION.
• STATE GOVERNMENT, CAN OR SHOULD ADDRESS THESE ISSUES IN A MEANINGFUL WAY.

Bills: SJR3 , SB5 , SJR36 , SJR3 , SB616 , SB565 , SB384 , SB5 , SB21 , SB72 , SB140 , SB262 , SB370 , SB372 , SB495 , SB627 , SB703 , SB764 , SB842 , SB971 , SB790 , SB767 , SB480 , SB1066 , SR44 , SR135 , SR171 , SR180 , SR185 , SR187 , SR188 , SR191 , SR197 , SR198 , SR199 , SR200

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, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code

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• I own a legal research and government affairs business here in St.
• And also, this bill has not been to local government, and you preempt local governments in section 16
• </c><00:31:15.720><c> principles</c> these simple good governance principles these simple good governance
• But um I think probably local government. Gov Ops. Elections.
• </c> Probably local government. Gov Ops. Elections.

Bills: SF1750 , HF2700 , HF1606 , HF3356 , HF3946 , HF3970 , HF3658 , HF3875 , HF2627 , SF856 , HF1268 , HF1338

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• in 1889, from Calville to Long Beach, from Neaba Bay to Walla Walla, in this 69th legislature to govern
• People are the ultimate check in the checks and balances of government.

Bills: HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1604 , HB1798 , HB1002 , HB1065 , HB1155 , HB1269 , HB1916 , HB2120 , HB2123 , HB2158 , HB2178 , HB2264 , HB2309 , HB2411 , HJM4004

Keywords: design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU

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• The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order.
• Great start to the local government committee this morning. All right, okay, right.
• In county government, we do... You have invited testimony from the Conference of Urban Counties.
• It applies good government standards to the Angelina-Natavach River Authority's governing law, which
• Additionally, there needs to be a buy-in report on the repayment of bonds issued by local governments

Bills: HB148 , HB334 , HB554 , HB762 , HB1520 , HB1593 , HB3526 , HB3810 , HB5092 , SB2215 , HB2607 , HB148

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, HB 554, fireworks, Juneteenth, Juneteenth holiday, retail fireworks permit, Texas Occupations Code, Local Government Code, county commissioners court, drought conditions, Texas A&M Forest Service, fire safety, holiday sales

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• The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order. The clerk will call the roll.
• We're taking government away, but they want it. Okay. That's right.
• With no other business to come before the Local Government Committee. The committee was... what?
• With that, no other business for the Local Government Committee.

Bills: HB148 , HB148 , HB334 , HB554 , HB762 , HB1520 , HB1593 , HB3526 , HB3810 , HB5092 , SB2215 , HB2607

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: HB 148, Texas Education Code, Texas Education Agency, TEA, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, automated scoring, constructed response, open-ended answers, student assessments, state testing, standardized tests, public schools, education policy, assessment instruments, school accountability, test scoring, 2026-2027 school year, family leave