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• In 1987, Chaplain Lagata started Raven Ministries.
• In September 2021, Chaplain Lagata was appointed as a chaplain for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
• and has served the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office to date as a chaplain and chaplain recruiter.
• It brings together a community of athletes, families, supporters, coaches, and volunteers, but Special
• Olympics is not just about sports. supporters, coaches, and volunteers.

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• checks on those volunteers.
• In regard to volunteers, there was a lot of conversation about volunteers.
• that we actually quelled the volunteer spirit.
• Fourth, the amendment narrowly focuses the volunteer management system on spontaneous volunteers and
• incorporates exceptions to the volunteer registration requirement for volunteers that are part of the

Bills: SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3, SB8, SB4, SB43, SB1, SB2, SB13, SB6, SB10, SB16, SB14, SB3

Keywords: education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections

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• And whereas in 2006 Chaplain Buehler was invited to become a chaplain with the San Antonio Police Department
• She also served as a chaplain for the San Antonio Silver Stars WNBA team and has acted as a spiritual
• In recognition of her wide-ranging work, she has been honored as chaplain to the city and is also known
• And whereas this esteemed chaplain has exemplified the highest standards of her calling and her many
• Now therefore be it resolved that the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor Chaplain Betsy

Bills: SB26, SB28, SJR36, SB26, SB616, SB565, SB384, SB28

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement

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• I have 38 boat captains that I can call on at any time to volunteer.
• I am Chaplain Matthew Dienner.
• I am Chaplain Matthew Dienner.
• I'm still currently serving as a chaplain in the Army Reserve.
• </c><00:46:00.839><c> Matthew</c> good afternoon I chaplain Matthew good afternoon I chaplain Matthew

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Volunteer fire departments cover around 85% of Texas; however, the grant funds to help them get equipped
• Volunteer fire departments respond to these situations and establish a wildfire risk study that will
• Volunteer fire departments are, in many cases, the only line of defense.
• You know, with everything else we're trying to do to give our volunteer fire departments resources, air
• As someone whose grandfather served on a rural fire department, a volunteer fire department, we appreciate

Bills: SB34, SB75, SB330, SB1535, SB18, SB 18, SB 34

Keywords: wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading, fuel reduction, firefighting equipment database, emergency communications, disaster preparedness, rural fire protection, asset hardening, natural resource management, emergency management, large wildfire risk, fire grant funding, fire suppression, Texas Legislature

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• Thank you for your service, for volunteering or your job with housing.
• Thank you for your service, for volunteering or your job with housing.

Bills: HF2148, HF2693, HF2542, HF1141, HF1770, HF1489, HF1709, HF244, HF1266, HF807, HF2619, HF1340

Keywords: affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing

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• Prayer by the chaplain.
• The chaplain for today is Deacon Bruce Richards from St.
• </c> The<00:02:43.400><c> chaplain</c><00:02:43.880><c> for</c><00:02:44.040><c> today</c><00:02:44.360
• ><c> is</c><00:02:44.560><c> Deacon</c><00:02:44.920><c> Bruce</c> The chaplain for today is Deacon Bruce
• The chaplain for today is Deacon Bruce Richards<00:02:45.760><c> from</c><00:02:45.920><c> St.

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• ,</c><00:01:40.360><c> a</c><00:01:40.440><c> sustainability</c> School Chaplain, a sustainability School
• Chaplain, a sustainability consultant<00:01:42.120><c> and</c><00:01:42.280><c> co-founder</c><00:01
• Mahalo to our incredible volunteers, our dedicated staff, and everyone who helped make this event such
• ,</c><00:15:29.440><c> our</c> Mahalo to our incredible volunteers, our Mahalo to our incredible volunteers

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• Members, offering our invocation today is Chaplain Ronnie Wilson.
• Members, offering our invocation today is Chaplain Ronnie Wilson.
• Chaplain, you're recognized. Thank you.
• Aaron is a tireless volunteer and advocate for Gold Star families, working to ensure...
• And Chaplain Tommy Howell, you're recognized to give the benediction.

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

Summary: The House convened, completed roll call, and heard an invocation and pledge before moving through several ceremonial presentations. Members recognized Monty Smith for 43 years of service with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, honored the Marlow Lady Outlaws girls golf team for winning the Class 3A state and academic state championships, and acknowledged the final group of pages for the 60th Legislature. The House also adopted HCR 1030, which sets the legislative procedure schedule and deadlines for the 61st Oklahoma Legislature. The chamber then met in a joint session with the Senate to observe Veterans Awareness Day. Speakers from both chambers and the Oklahoma Veterans Council delivered remarks honoring veterans, Gold Star families, and military service, and highlighted recent policy achievements for veterans, including the full tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, the exemption of military retirement pay from state income tax, improved funding for veterans’ homes, and restructuring of the Oklahoma Veterans Commission. The Veterans Council also presented its annual awards, naming Sen. Kerry Hicks as Outstanding Senator of the Year, Rep. Andy Menz as Outstanding Representative of the Year, Aaron Higgins as Veteran of the Year, and the Speed family as Veteran Family of the Year, and recognized Scott Howell for his service to the council. The joint session then adjourned. Back in the House, members took up Senate amendments to House Bill 1370, which concerns the Corporation Commission plugging fund and a repealer tied to a state fuel-tax offset provision. The bill’s author explained that the amendment would prevent the state from capturing savings if the federal fuel excise tax is reduced, so any reduction would benefit consumers rather than state revenue. After questions about fiscal impact and the well-plugging fund, the House adopted the Senate amendments without objection and passed HB 1370 on final passage by a vote of 89-1; the emergency clause also passed 89-1. The House then recessed, later returned for a staff appreciation and sine die-style recognition, including a tribute to long-serving bill drafter Mark Carter, and recessed again while awaiting any additional legislation from the Senate.

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• Prayer by the chaplain. Let us pray.
• The chaplain for today is Reverend Dr.
• These volunteers open their homes and hearts, hosting dogs for periods ranging from a few days to over
• However, many prospective volunteers have been prevented from participating due to restrictive policies
• barriers, we enable accredited service dog organizations in Minnesota to expand their network of volunteers

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• Today, the prayer will be offered by House Chaplain Tim Perrier.
• Chaplain, please approach the well. Members, good to see you all.
• Thank you, Chaplain. And my final joy. Amen. Thank you, Chaplain.
• Also last month, the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department lost firefighter James Kevin Cruz in the line
• He had been with the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department for two years and is remembered by colleagues

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• be able to have a volunteer firefighter chaplain tag.
• be able to have a volunteer firefighter chaplain tag.
• What is that process that you chaplain.
• </c><02:13:37.280><c> to</c> have opportunities for the chaplain to have opportunities for the chaplain
• <02:14:26.639><c> so</c><02:14:26.800><c> they</c> chaplain so they chaplain so they &gt;&gt; so<02:14

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• Prayer by the chaplain. Now thank we all our God, with hearts and hands and voices.
• The chaplain for today is Bishop Daniel Felton from the Diocese of Duluth in Duluth, Minnesota.
• for</c><00:01:53.799><c> today</c><00:01:54.320><c> is</c><00:01:54.560><c> Bishop</c> amen the chaplain
• for today is Bishop amen the chaplain for today is Bishop Daniel<00:01:55.240><c> Felton</c><00:01:55.799
• He said the legislation combines three vital resources available to all active, volunteer, paid-on-call

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• Mikedaviic and the national anthem to be sung by Kendra Bennett, chaplain. You recognize.
• Without these dedicated volunteers, many veterans and their families would never become aware of the
• Aaron is a tireless volunteer and advocate of the Gold Star family.
• And Chaplain Tommy Howe, you're recognized to give the benediction.
• House Chaplain Connie Wilson with us in spirit. Peaker staff.

Bills: HCR1030, HB1370, SB893, SB2, SB1589

Keywords: legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation

Bills: HB151, HB152, HB138, SB221, SB190, SB69, SB225, SB272

Keywords: fire chaplains, distinctive license plate, firefighter, volunteer service, criminal penalties, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision

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• We heard from some of our volunteer tax preparers from around the state about the critical work that

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

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• We heard from some of our volunteer tax preparers from around the state and about the critical work that

Bills: HF2730, HF2257, HF2768, HF1932, HF2437

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

Bills: SB 682, SB 1013, SB 1369, SB 1422, SB 2001, SB 2080, SB 2366, SB 2705, SB 2841

Keywords: memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several bills aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Texas transportation and port authorities. Key discussions included the implications of SB2080, which seeks to streamline operations for navigation districts by raising procurement authority, exempting security discussions from recording requirements, and aligning Texas ports with national standards to foster economic growth. Senator Alvarado advocated fervently for the bill, emphasizing its positive impact on competitiveness with ports in states like Virginia and New Jersey. Public testimony reflected mixed responses, with strong support from industry representatives but opposition from some municipal authorities concerned about the potential overreach of port authorities into local development.

Bills: SB682, SB1013, SB1369, SB1422, SB2001, SB2080, SB2366, SB2705, SB2841

Keywords: memorial highway, Captain Kevin Williams, Firefighter Austin Cheek, Smith County, transportation, pedestrian right-of-way, sidewalk users, bicycle safety, micromobility, electric scooter, motor-assisted scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device, skateboard, roller skates, driveway crossing, alley crossing, traffic safety, yield law, Texas Transportation Code, vehicle-pedestrian collision

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• </c> going to train more of our volunteers going to train more of our volunteers with<01:14:04.880><c
• I'm a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve.
• As a chaplain in the Army Reserve, I see veterans every day, every time I'm in uniform.
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