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• THE BILL STATES THAT ANY UNLICENSED ACTIVITY MUST BE PERFORMED OR IN GOOD FAITH START TO PERFORM WORK
• THIS IS NOT EXACTLY GETTING AT THAT THIS IS THE UNLICENSED ACTIVITY WERE NO LICENSE EXISTS AND THEY GO
• MY CONCERN HERE IS LOOK, THERE IS A PRESUMPTION NOT BEING ABLE TO USE YOUR BILL TO STOP CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
• , ESPECIALLY CRIMINAL ACTIVITY TARGETING MINORS, OBVIOUSLY THAT IS A MAJOR CONCERN AND IS SOMETHING THAT
• WERE NOT SAYING YOU CANNOT GO ONLINE AND EXPRESS YOURSELF IN ANY FORM.

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• state resources, potential lawsuits from platforms or users claiming overreach, and loss of economic activity
• And the moment the trigger was activated, they... They built a new way around it.
• bill basically does infringe on people's First Amendment rights, freedom of religion, freedom to express
• class based on disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression
• We're feeling like we can't express our faith and families are leaving. And...

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• in our country the regulatory activity in our country and<03:52:01.279> yet<03:52:01.439>
• I rise today in support of House Resolution 153, which expresses condolences to the families, friends
• Res. 153, expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the plane
• I express my deep condolences to their family.
• I express my deep condolences to their family.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• forward to concentrating on law enforcement and economic development as a deterrent to criminal activity
• Of those, 11,000 have active felony warrants right now or have active warrants right now, and we've identified
• Of those, 11,000 have active felony warrants right now or have active warrants right now, and we've identified
• We don't want cartel activity dictating that.
• We don't want cartel activity dictating that. And so any way we can. Can can fix that.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Border Security held its first hearing of the 89th legislative session, established a quorum, welcomed new and returning members, and adopted the committee rules without objection. The chair said the hearing would be limited to invited state agency witnesses and was intended as a status update for new members on current border operations, especially in light of the change in federal administration. Testimony came from the Office of the Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. The Attorney General’s representative said border-related litigation is largely in a holding pattern while the new U.S. Department of Justice awaits additional leadership, and noted prior cases involving concertina wire, buoys, and the CBP One app. DPS described Operation Lone Star’s evolution from filling gaps when Border Patrol was overwhelmed to current operations focused on interdiction, criminal arrests, fentanyl and meth seizures, and national security concerns, while also noting improved morale and more voluntary deployments as border pressure has eased. The Texas Military Department reported more than 5,000 personnel on state active duty, extensive use of barriers, drones, boats, and rapid-response forces, and said Operation Lone Star has resulted in more than 531,000 apprehensions and a 90% reduction in illegal crossings. Members and witnesses discussed whether the state should maintain its current border-security footprint while federal policy settles, with the chair emphasizing preserving institutional knowledge and leaving tactical decisions to the governor. Questions also covered trooper fatigue, Border Patrol training under SB 602, and concerns about cartel-driven commercial trucking and fuel depots near the border. The committee heard that Border Patrol training with DPS has resumed, and the chair asked agencies to keep the Legislature informed as legal and operational circumstances change. No bills were heard and no votes were taken beyond adopting the committee rules.

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• House Bill 501 passes with favorable expression, actually unanimously, and the same should pass on the
• <00:10:35.079> actually favorable expression actually favorable expression actually unanimously
• We've come a long way from that to where we are today, but because sometimes the father is not active
• with the mother anymore and so active with the mother anymore and so these<00:37:01.680> plans
• engaged in a though he's not actively engaged in a relationship<00:37:12.880> with<00:37:13.000

Keywords: 00:34 Call to Order/Roll Call 02:09 Discussion of 25RS HB 389 04:05 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 389 05:16 Discussion of 25RS HB 501 09:31 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 501 10:50 Discussion of 25RS HB 414 (Discussion Only) 42:05 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The Health Services Committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 389, a cleanup measure related to the CASPER prescription monitoring program. Representative Duval and staff explained that the bill addresses implementation issues the Office of Inspector General encountered and aligns the definition of “practitioner” for in-state and out-of-state providers. The committee took no questions, then approved the bill unanimously and reported it favorably. The committee then heard House Bill 501, which would allow a pharmacist to fill a prescription for a limited period after the prescribing provider has died, so patients can maintain continuity of care. Sponsors and a pharmacist witness said the bill is intended to reduce uncertainty and liability for pharmacists, excludes controlled substances to comply with federal law, and leaves professional judgment with the pharmacist. Members asked about documentation and verification, and the sponsor said the bill applies when the pharmacist knows of the death and that pharmacies would document the situation as they normally do. The committee discussed the issue briefly and passed the bill unanimously with favorable expression. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 414 for discussion only. Representative Tate and Adia Wisher described it as “Love Them Both,” a perinatal palliative care proposal meant to provide wraparound support for women and families facing fatal fetal anomalies or other serious pregnancy complications. Testimony emphasized that the bill would encourage referrals to programs offering medical, emotional, spiritual, financial, and bereavement support, with examples such as Footprints at St. Elizabeth. Members discussed access, referrals, counseling, coverage language, and the role of fathers, and supporters stressed that the services would be optional and intended to broaden support rather than impose penalties. No vote was taken on House Bill 414.

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• Either active veterans, or military families. in M-Central Texas through formula funding, comprehensive
• How many of those are active duty?
• That's a great idea, but how many active duties?
• It talks about our activities.
• In the last 61 months, 58 independent activations of the state emergency operation.

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• Then the fees are based exactly on that particular activity.
• The department is coming forward and asking for authority to raise fees for any activities within an
• And that's the main division that really governs CARB's activities related to air pollution.
• It also covers various activities related to GHG reduction.
• Certainly important activities,” The proposal is very broad because it could cover not only existing

Summary: The committee hearing focused heavily on CARB’s broad trailer bill request for regulatory fee authority. Finance and CARB argued the proposal would let CARB develop fees to recover reasonable costs for implementing and enforcing regulations, while the LAO recommended rejection because the authority was too broad, could apply to an entire division of code, and would delegate core legislative taxing/fee-setting power without enough guardrails. Members from both parties raised concerns about the breadth of the authority, accountability, affordability impacts, and whether the Legislature would be put in an up-or-down position after CARB had already developed regulations. CARB responded that fees would still go through a budget change proposal and legislative approval before collection, and cited existing examples such as transport refrigeration units and commercial harborcraft fees. The committee then reviewed CARB’s request for permanent resources to implement SB 905 on carbon capture, utilization, storage, and carbon dioxide removal. CARB said the Legislature had previously authorized limited-term positions and funding, but it had struggled to recruit and retain staff with specialized regulatory and technical expertise, and that the work had included pre-rulemaking contracts, technology review, and permit-related preparation. Members questioned the pace of work, the use of limited-term positions, and whether additional permitting authority would be needed. CARB said it hoped to begin rulemaking later in the year if permanent resources were approved. Members also discussed the cap-and-trade spending plan, noting lower-than-expected auction revenues but higher interest earnings, and the need to monitor the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and possible May Revision changes. The committee then heard overviews of the zero-emission vehicle package, the Community Air Protection Program, demand-side grid support, and e-bike incentives. CARB described ongoing investments in community-based transportation equity, drayage trucks, harbor craft, and other clean technology demonstrations, while members pressed on affordability, program duplication, and whether enough funding was being directed to incentive programs. No formal votes were taken during the portion provided, and the chair repeatedly indicated that the hearing was intended to surface concerns for later budget negotiations.

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• We know that 66% of active and idle wells leak methane, a highly flammable gas that can cause respiratory
• Natalie Spivak with Housing California, expressing strong support on behalf of several organizations:
• Once certified, control over a limited but important set of activities returns to the city.
• I'm here to express our strong support for AB 2415, authored by Assembly Member Josh Hoover.
• And I was also asked to express support from Streets for All. Thank you. Good afternoon.

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• clinical trials, nutrition-based prevention strategies, drug repurposing, and all of these research activities
• they are doing what they said they were going to do and holding them accountable for all of the activities
• that they had stated that they... ...holding them accountable for all of the activities that they had
• I am speaking to express our strong support for Senate Bill 312 and House Bill 369, sponsored by Senator
• Line 122, I'll start with 120: clearly expresses the principal's preferences and instructions for care

Summary: The committee first received an update from the Department of Health on the Cancer Connect Collaborative, the Cancer Innovation Fund, and the new Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator, created and expanded by recent legislation. The department reported that the Cancer Innovation Fund has awarded $80 million to 95 researchers to date, with $60 million available in the current cycle and 65 projects funded across 28 institutions in 16 cancer areas last year. The new pediatric cancer incubator received $30 million and awarded four Florida children’s hospitals $7.5 million each. Senators asked about outreach to oncologists statewide, peer review and accountability, funding for National Cancer Institute-affiliated institutions, and whether underserved and rural areas are being prioritized; the department said it uses website notices, listservs, collaborative outreach, and eligibility criteria favoring rural and high-cancer-care providers, and that it monitors projects through reports, expenditures, and contract provisions. The committee then heard Senate Bill 312 on patient-directed medical orders, which would create a voluntary, portable, physician-authorized electronic registry for patients to document end-of-life and serious-illness treatment preferences. Supporters, including nurses, hospice and emergency care advocates, and medical professionals, said the bill would help ensure patient wishes are accessible in emergencies, reduce unwanted interventions, and improve continuity of care. Opponents, including Florida Right to Life, argued the bill could broaden end-of-life decisions too far, raise privacy and coercion concerns, and allow withdrawal of care inappropriately. The sponsor said the measure is intended to support patient autonomy and is not anti-life, and noted she was open to amendments. After public testimony, the committee voted on SB 312 and reported it favorably. The roll call showed support from Senators Berman and Harrell, with the bill passing on the committee vote. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Federally funded activities like the not-for-profit security grant program which helps organizations
• going to shoot up a synagogue, an indication of possessing weapons with intent to use them, or an expressed
• Particularly concerning is the 84% increase in anti-Semitic activity on college campuses.
• While not all campuses have seen the same level of disturbing activity, what we are witnessing on some
• Senator Kim, yes we're we're tracking it very closely I but I I can't let the moment pass to express

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• rules consistently to all people who participate in our proceedings regardless of the viewpoint they express
• I have an MA in Counseling Psychology and I focus on expressive arts there.
• There's a typo in the sex in the operative section of the bill that Concern is being expressed because
• I in any conversation that I've had leading up to this this hearing have expressed deep concern with
• transform and improve that society and he believed that our public schools were created to support active

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• Texas Tech argued that anonymity via masks could encourage demonstrators to engage in violent activity
• Chris Harris, and those are the only witnesses who have expressed a desire to testify for or against
• . exceptions for health considerations and religious expression.
• My colleagues and I have expressed ...many concerns of safety for many years.
• I'm speaking today to share my lived experience and express my opposition to Bill SB2487.

Bills: HB45, SB1540, SB2225, SB2284, SB2382, SB2487, SB2514, SB2595, SB2876, SB2877, SB3031, SB2753

Keywords: flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list

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• I know that there is a long line of members of the public also who want to be able to express themselves
• I know that there is a long line of members of the public also who want to be able to express themselves
• , my name is Elspestol, and I'm the mother to two kids, including a biological daughter who is an active
• I think a lot of that's been expressed, and I won't repeat a lot of that.
• This bill would require that a pupil's participation in sex-segregated school programs and activities

Summary: The committee met on April 1, 2025, first adopting its rules and then taking up AB 89, a bill to require CIF to align girls’ high school sports with federal policy and restrict participation to biological females. The author and supporters argued the bill was needed to protect fairness, safety, privacy, and competitive opportunities for girls, citing individual student-athlete stories and examples of transgender participation. Opponents, including parents, athletes, advocates, and technical witnesses, argued the bill would stigmatize transgender youth, invite invasive scrutiny and harassment, and solve a problem they said was extremely rare or unsupported by data. After lengthy public testimony and debate, the committee rejected AB 89 on a 2-7 vote and sent it to the Committee on Education as a failed motion. The committee then heard AB 844, a related measure framed by the author as restoring competitive integrity, protecting student privacy, and bringing California into compliance with Title IX and federal directives. Supporters, including Matt Walsh and a student athlete who said she lost a varsity spot to a transgender student, argued that sex-based sports rules are necessary because biological males retain athletic advantages and that California risks federal funding if it does not change course. Opponents, including educators, parents, LGBTQ advocates, and trans youth, said the bill would increase bullying, harassment, and exclusion, and that existing policies have worked without evidence of harm from transgender athletes. Public comment was again heavily divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript ends during public testimony on AB 844, before any final committee vote or action is shown.

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• So express interests in uh any 169 C.
• <01:13:54.880> interest not affect the child's express interest not affect the child's express
• If the case child's express interest.
• what the child's expressed wishes are. what the child's expressed wishes are.
• they felt there was a conflict expressed they felt there was a conflict expressed or<01:57:23.840

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• newly created section 552.054 that pertains to law enforcement agencies. ...could engage in these activities
• Again, our company only services law enforcement agencies and doesn't engage in any activities outside
• of that. ...and any other commercial activity besides that.
• I would also like to express my gratitude to you, Chairman Schwertner, and your staff at the Lieutenant
• The lending side of these activities, though, is oftentimes relationship-based, and the retail sellers

Bills: HB12, HB149, HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696

Keywords: election law, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, law enforcement, jurisdiction, voter fraud, local prosecuting attorney, public safety, communication, governor approval, interoperability, political subdivision, radio systems, artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance

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• Similar levels of concern are expressed Similar levels of concern are expressed for<00:17:33.840
• We do provide for some general fund appropriations to support all of these elements and activities.
• when active.
• when active.
• activities and in life in Minnesota. activities and in life in Minnesota.

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• The bill's clear prohibition on out-of-state, unapproved military activity reinforces the Governor's
• without the express permission of the Governor of our state.
• I want to clarify that this bill does not affect the activation of the Guard under Title 10.
• But like many of my colleagues already expressed, it is a little bit of a concern, and I want to thank
• It is about all active solar projects, including residential.

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• What types of activity? What would you fund with your allocation?
• What types of activities would be funded?
• I'm an active member in the elementary school system.
• I'm an active member in the elementary school system.
• But right now, the proposal is $30 million to extend activities until 2034.

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• It just shows there's very little interest, if any, expressed in membership of these unions.
• We don't want union activities to take the place of the main responsibilities of the employee.
• Are you talking about union activities? It's not what I'm talking about.
• It's my understanding that's defined as union activities. Please.
• It's my understanding that's defined as union activities. I'll move on.

Summary: The committee took up several bills and confirmations. It reported favorably SB 332, as amended, on a narrow public-meetings/public-records exemption for legal strategy and settlement communications during the pre-suit period in Burt Harris claims; SB 464, requiring K-12 schools to formally observe Veterans Day; SB 984, clarifying firefighter cancer/death-benefit provisions and related prevention language; SB 576, expanding and codifying the local government cybersecurity protection program under Florida Digital Service; SB 964, revising how certain gifts and honoraria are reported to the Commission on Ethics; SB 1612, requiring local governments to accept electronic payments with exceptions and a delayed effective date; SB 830, creating public-records exemptions for certain local government administrators and their families; SB 1096, clarifying the filing deadline for Florida Civil Rights Act complaints; and SB 1656, designating the SS American Victory as Florida’s official state flagship. The committee also considered a large confirmation package. Jeffrey Aaron’s appointment to the Public Employees Relations Commission was discussed separately after Senator Polsky raised concerns about his political connections and prior work; the committee still recommended him favorably. The remaining appointees on tabs 12 through 30 were also recommended favorably in one vote. The longest and most contentious item was SB 1296, with a committee substitute, on the Public Employees Relations Commission and public-sector unions. The PCS would change union certification/recertification rules, require a recent showing-of-interest form, create different voting thresholds for public safety and non-public safety employee organizations, limit paid union leave for non-public safety unions unless reimbursed, require equal access to certain employer communication spaces, and speed up impasse procedures for legislatively funded salary increases. Senators raised constitutional concerns, especially about the single-subject rule and collective-bargaining rights, and many speakers opposed the bill as union-busting and harmful to teachers, bus drivers, nurses, utility workers, and other public employees. Supporters argued it would improve accountability, ensure genuine member support, and prevent taxpayer-funded union activity. The committee continued debate on SB 1296 after extensive testimony, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill.

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• So I think it's physical activity.
• So I encourage you to consider not only food, but also physical activity and education.
• In the state of Kentucky, 280,771 active SNAP households.
• Our members, your neighbors, are actively building up Kentucky.
• members, your neighbors are actively members, your neighbors are actively building<01:37:23.119>

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Summary: The meeting opened with roll call and housekeeping, including moving standing attendees to an overflow room and asking the audience to avoid interruptions. The task force then heard testimony from Allison Adams of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, who presented statewide health trend data showing Kentucky ranked 41st overall and 44th in health outcomes, with especially poor performance on premature death, chronic disease, diabetes, and vaccination rates. She emphasized that Kentucky has the highest rates of residents with multiple chronic conditions, that diabetes remains above the national average, and that childhood immunization rates have worsened. She also highlighted major provider shortages in rural areas, noting that 43 of 120 counties meet shortage criteria and that more than half of primary care providers are concentrated in Fayette and Jefferson counties. Adams urged the task force to focus on prevention, early intervention, access to care, physical activity, and healthier school and community environments, and said the foundation is prepared to share results from its demonstration projects. Task force members asked follow-up questions about the age range for chronic-condition data and whether the diabetes figure reflected type 1 or type 2 diabetes; Adams said the chronic-condition measure spans all ages and that the diabetes figure likely reflects type 2, though she offered to provide the full report. The task force then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The committee next turned to SNAP benefits and heard from Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, and Roger McCann, director of the Division of Family Support. They explained that SNAP is not only a food assistance program but also a public health and family stability tool, arguing that poor diet contributes to chronic disease and that food insecurity is linked to family stress, child welfare involvement, and neglect-related CPS referrals. They cited research showing that more generous SNAP policies are associated with fewer CPS reports, fewer substantiated reports, and fewer foster care placements, and said SNAP helps reduce risk and promote stability across vulnerable populations including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and pregnant women. They also described SNAP-Ed as the nutrition education component that teaches healthy eating, cooking on a budget, and how to use fresh produce, but warned that recent federal legislation eliminates federal funding for SNAP-Ed beginning in federal fiscal year 2026. McCann outlined the remaining SNAP outreach and employment-and-training components, noting that outreach is typically run by nonprofits with a 50% match and that employment and training funds job-skills programs to help recipients move toward better jobs and self-sufficiency. The discussion emphasized that access to nutritious food, education, and job supports are all part of improving health outcomes and reducing food insecurity.