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• Um become a food service person there.
• Now, um, in my personal experience, it has been that I feel like I'm a much better instructor in person
• Miss Neil: Uh, happy to answer that.
• Um, but in my personal experience...
• Thank you, Miss Wall.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Senator Gavan: The first person I want to recognize is a good friend, Dr.
• Chesteen, Miss Coleman-Madison, Mr. Elliott, Miss Coleman-Madison, Miss Figures, Mr. Gavan, Mr.
• It's kind of like a car that's missing a spark plug or something... ...missing a spark plug or something
• If I could be recognized for a moment of personal privilege.
• For the moment of personal privilege, you're recognized. Thank you.

Bills: SB 26, SJR 36, SB 26, SB 616, SB 565, SB 384, SB 28, SR 109, SR 122, SR 126, SR 130, SR 136, SR 137, SR 141, SR 142, SCR 20

Keywords: teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

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• This adds dementia, Alzheimer's, and traumatic brain injuries to missing and endangered persons.
• and traumatic brain injuries to missing and traumatic brain injuries to missing and<00:03:10.239
• attention seeking and maybe the person attention seeking and maybe the person is<00:36:57.440>
• Miss Hos, do you have anything you'd like to ask? Miss Hos, go ahead and identify yourself.
• person. We're worried about the scope. person. We're worried about the scope.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Some of those waivers may include a person who served prior military or a person who lives in a certain
• Some of those waivers may include a person who served prior military or a person who lives in a certain
• Of course, he missed that test.
• Of course, he missed issue the next day. Of course, he missed that<00:41:58.079> test.
• I was sorry I if I missed<00:45:58.480> that missed that missed that currently<00:46:00.720>

Keywords: 958, all

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• So anyways, Voting for this person, this will happen. Voting against this person, this will happen.
• had accurate and personalized had accurate and personalized information. information. information
• >> Oh, I'm sorry, Miss Mclofflin. Go ahead. >> Oh, I'm sorry, Miss Mclofflin.
• Miss Tinkovich will education committee.
• Spievic uh, come to the and Miss Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I just want to say we miss you, um, Miss Bergren in Brooklyn Park, but I'm happy that Bloomington
• want to say we miss you um Miss<00:15:34.279> bergren<00:15:34.720> in<00:15:34.839>
• American but it'll be some young person American but it'll be some young person who<00:37:29.119
• you to fill in anything you think I miss you to fill in anything you think I miss um<01:07:06.880
• is $552,000 per person is $552,000 per person and<01:36:25.000> you<01:36:25.159> say<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um that person is still<00:42:04.240> missing<00:42:05.040> and<00:42:05.680> uh
• Thompson, I'd like to ask you about that first case, you know, with missing persons.
• I mean, you're alluding to that person being the guilty party in the missing person case, but I'm not
• I mean, you're alluding missing persons.
• /c><00:45:08.720> not the missing person case, but I'm not the missing person case, but I'm not

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• You're around someone and they they make you a better person.
• I still need that miss wiener for what purpose I?
• Anonymously shielding them from her miss wiener for purpose.
• Amendment by noble Chair has missed able to explain our amendments Thank You mr.
• The person for the committee of criminal jurisprudence.

Bills: HB14, HJR31, HB43, HB18, HB 106, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB1971, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB1710, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB3684, HJR99, HB1399, HJR5, HB1330, HB2110, HJR2, HJR6, HB1587, HB14, HJR31, HB43, HB18, HB 106, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB1971, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB1710, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB3684

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, farm products, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, agriculture, Texas Constitution, livestock, producer, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services

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• they would get uh in an in-person they would get uh in an in-person setting.<00:58:09.839> And
• Assistant Commissioner Hassamer, it's good to see you in person.
• Assistant Commissioner: Uh, Miss Hassmore.
• Uh, Miss determine the the capacity.
• Madam Chair, Senator >> Uh, Miss Hassmore.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Did I miss? I think so. Let me see this in response. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That I missed?
• Carroll, Gun Owners of America, wishes to appear in person up next.
• I'm going to take a moment of personal privilege as chair.
• This issue is deeply personal to me.
• It shook the... ...deeply personal to me.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 133, which would lower the minimum age to purchase a long gun from 21 to 18. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill restores the rights of adults 18 and older, emphasizing constitutional rights, military service, voting, jury duty, and parental responsibility. Opponents, including gun violence prevention advocates and several members, cited Parkland and the recent FSU shooting, argued that people under 21 are still developing and more impulsive, and said the current law helps protect public safety. After extensive debate and public testimony on both sides, the committee voted 11-5 to report HB 133 favorably. The committee then considered PCS for HB 35, which adds driving without a valid license to the offenses that can lead to habitual traffic offender designation and is named Isaiah’s Law in memory of a child killed by an unlicensed driver. Supporters said it addresses repeat dangerous conduct and should help prevent similar tragedies. One member questioned whether it was a knee-jerk response, while others said it was a reasonable accountability measure. The PCS passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 245, which updates Florida law to use more accurate terminology for child sexual abuse material rather than “child pornography,” and includes related technical corrections. The sponsor said the change better reflects the seriousness of the crime and asked whether the bill also covered AI-generated material; the sponsor said the statute already addresses such references. After a technical amendment was adopted, the bill passed unanimously, 16-0, and was reported favorably. The chair also reminded members to maintain respect toward public witnesses and each other before adjourning the meeting.

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• And this person actually violated 12 of the 13.
• So Billy Joe is a fictitious person, right?
• Sam has always been an active and engaged person.
• But I'm not sure if I missed something.
• She was not providing personal things that he needed, which Kathy was.

Summary: The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse opened by explaining it was gathering testimony on elder abuse, especially alleged misconduct involving court-appointed systems such as guardians ad litem and fiduciaries, to identify gaps in law and oversight and develop legislative fixes. The chair limited each witness’s time, asked for names and contact information for follow-up, and repeatedly noted that some allegations might warrant referral to law enforcement, the attorney general, or county attorneys if basic criminal elements were present. Several witnesses described alleged abuse in guardianship, conservatorship, and fiduciary cases. Dr. Holly Lauder said her mother, who had Alzheimer’s disease, was subjected to allegedly deficient psychological capacity evaluations that ignored treating doctors and family input, leading to a fiduciary arrangement that later resulted in neglect. Kevin Axson described his mother’s probate case, saying a guardian ad litem and conservator were appointed after a family financial dispute, that the guardian ad litem and fiduciary had little contact with his mother, and that the estate was burdened with substantial fees and a $200,000 bond requirement. Frieda Alvarado testified about a 94-year-old client, Samuel Armento, saying he was isolated, medicated without his request, and treated without dignity after a fiduciary and care team took control. Bill Chalmers, Johnny Hamilton, and Kathy Hamilton also testified about Sam Armento’s case, alleging isolation, excessive fees, conflicts of interest, and poor oversight by fiduciaries and caregivers. Other witnesses raised broader concerns about Arizona probate practices. David Redkey said he has been under a long-running conservatorship despite earning degrees and maintaining capacity, and alleged that court-appointed professionals and fiduciaries overcharged his estate and blocked efforts to terminate the arrangement. Susan Wolfe described the Peyton case, alleging that a wife’s conservatorship and related court actions led to the loss of assets, exclusion of witnesses, and large fees for a relatively small monthly care bill. Dr. Lewis Heller, an OB-GYN and disciplinary committee member, said the medical evaluations he reviewed showed the people involved were competent and that the conduct he observed was unethical and possibly criminal. Renee Self testified that she lost her role as trustee and spent large sums defending her father’s estate, alleging that the probate process stripped her father of assets and limited her access to him despite APS findings that her actions were in his best interests. No formal committee votes or legislative actions were taken in the excerpt, but members repeatedly expressed concern, asked for documents and transcripts, and indicated they would follow up with witnesses and consider stakeholder meetings to craft legislation addressing oversight, transparency, and accountability in guardianship and fiduciary systems.

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• <00:31:17.480> Cox<00:31:18.280> is<00:31:19.400> um Miss Cox is um Miss Cox is
• Page one. other person interested in raising their other person interested in raising their hand<00:36
• Chairman. a person has a a person has a a<01:08:11.120> regular<01:08:11.480> generator
• person and I apologize for my address. person and I apologize for my address.
• Chairman, I'd be happy to answer any questions. up close and personal, he was a a up close and personal

Bills: SF0095, SF0107, SF0112

Keywords: driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, motor vehicle, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers, vehicle fees, public records, license plates, replacement cycle, vehicle registration, motor vehicles, state fees, 916, all

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• We believe it will go a long way to protect women's and doctors' personal data.
• I missed it as prime sponsor.
• persons, Amber Alert in 2010.
• persons, trauma issues.
• persons cases.

Bills: SB30, SB43, SB50, SB136

Keywords: SB30, induced abortion, abortion reporting, vital statistics, public health reporting, medical records, health care providers, repeal, New Mexico, pregnancy termination, abortion data, state reporting requirements, confidentiality, reproductive health, parole, life imprisonment, rehabilitation, criminal justice, victim rights, law enforcement

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• >> Miss<00:19:00.080> Sterling, >> Miss Sterling, >> Miss Sterling, >>
• >> Miss Sterling? >> Miss Sterling?
• ><00:52:40.720> unhoused<00:52:41.359> person, person uh becomes an unhoused person, person
• Uh Miss City, uh >> Thank you, Miss Schoff.
• Uh Miss Kapzy, >> Thank you, Miss Lewis.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:12:43.560> who progress appreciate it next person who progress appreciate it next person
• Miss N Miss Kaho navini Kaho pe ah yes Miss N Miss Kaho op<00:20:33.039> PE<00:20:33.400>
• Mahalo could you wrap up please miss Mahalo could you wrap up please miss frus<00:36:03.280>
• represent sorry my question is from Miss represent sorry my question is from Miss Chambers<01:28
• <01:41:01.360> H<01:41:01.599> mua person H mua person H mua Cooperative<01:41:04.280><

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard three House bills related to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. HB 606 would extend the Act 279 special fund to June 30, 2028, continue deposits and appropriations to help eliminate the DHHL waitlist, and require a strategic plan and annual reporting. DHHL strongly supported the measure, saying most of the initial $600 million had been used and that the need remains large, with more than 29,000 people on the waitlist. Public testimony also supported the bill, emphasizing its importance to Native Hawaiian families and concerns about Hawaiians leaving the islands because of housing costs. A member noted the bill is a priority and that the committee will keep working on how to fund another $600 million. HB 1086 would exempt DHHL homestead lot and housing development from general excise and use taxes. DHHL supported the bill, saying any tax savings would reduce the eventual cost of housing for low-income beneficiaries. The Department of Taxation said it could administer the measure and noted it is already being implemented under the governor’s emergency proclamation, with a proposed effective date of January 1, 2026. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered technical comments and urged the committee to weigh existing benefits already received by DHHL beneficiaries. HB 1307 would appropriate funds for DHHL water well development and geothermal exploration on Hawaiian homelands. DHHL said the bill is a follow-up to prior study funding and would support slim-hole drilling, site evaluation, and consultant work to identify viable geothermal resources, especially on Hawaiʻi Island. Several testifiers opposed the bill, arguing there had been inadequate beneficiary consultation, raising environmental, cultural, and safety concerns, and objecting to using $20 million for geothermal rather than housing. In response to committee questions, DHHL staff explained that the goal is to gather information for a future public-private partnership to develop geothermal electricity, and that a Chapter 343 environmental review would be required later in the process. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• sitting in the disgusted that the person sitting in the Oval<00:14:55.519> Office<00:14:55.800
• Personally, I haven't gotten a single call from anyone in my district regarding the pardon by President
• I haven't gotten a single ago personally I haven't gotten a single call<00:16:56.759> from<00
• Miss Keenan, go ahead. Thank you, Mr. Chair, members, for this opportunity.
• The chair then thanked Miss Keenan and called on the next witness, Kimberly Pilgrim.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I personally recognize us in the state.
• Yeah, $100,000 per person.
• :13.120> care, Retail, personal services, child care, Retail, personal services, child care, and
• a<01:20:05.760> rational Missing shifts uh became a rational Missing shifts uh became
• <01:26:02.880> nursing in some of those in-person nursing in some of those in-person nursing

Keywords: 1183, house

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• did I miss did I miss anything<00:02:51.480> nope<00:02:51.879> that's anything nope
• Thank you, Miss Dingbom.
• <01:02:42.920> ding much for your time thank you Miss ding much for your time thank you Miss
• living thank you Miss living thank you Miss Hoffman<01:05:07.799> any<01:05:08.000> other
• <01:26:12.520> is phone to find out if this person is phone to find out if this person is

Keywords: 1183, house

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• you and thank wanted to say we will miss you and thank you<00:18:40.440> for<00:18:40.640>
• Well, I know I will miss you, but I wish you nothing but the best and you guys don't have to stand up
• person person um<00:19:44.200> that<00:19:44.360> I<00:19:44.400> was<00:19:44.560
• Well, I know I will miss announcement.
• Well, I know I will miss you,<00:19:47.640> but<00:19:47.840> I<00:19:47.920> wish

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House took up two committee of conference reports. On House Bill 639, relating to genetic data privacy, members suspended the rules for immediate consideration and adopted the conference report. The conference compromise settled a dispute over cure periods by allowing a 30-day cure period for business activities of genetic data privacy businesses, effective January 1, 2027, with the cure period lasting 18 months and then repealing on June 30, 2028. A House member explained the House had sought a narrower cure period than the Senate, and the final report was adopted by voice vote. The House then suspended the rules to take up House Bill 710, relating to defining electricity generating facilities, and also adopted that conference report by voice vote. The bill updates the definition of a “single plant” to focus on facilities using the same point of interconnection, clarifies the change is not retroactive and applies only to new permit and certificate applications, and adds a Department of Public Service report on farmland conversion to solar by January 15, 2027. It also expands Public Utility Commission hiring authority for complex renewable energy cases, creates a decommissioning fund for abandoned clean energy facilities, requires the PUC to report on the decommissioning fee formula, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026. The conference committee reported unanimous support. After the two reports were adopted, the House stood at ease, then returned briefly for announcements. Members offered remarks thanking the Speaker for her service after news she would not run again, invited members to view an end-of-year legislative slideshow, and wished a member from Randolph a happy birthday. The House then adjourned until the next day at 10:00 a.m.

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• <00:14:58.880> um that important conversation missing um that important conversation missing
• I remember as a young person, and as a young person coming on the city council in St.
• I remember as a young person, and as a young person coming on the city council in St.
• ><00:24:33.360> coming young you know kind of a person coming young you know kind of a person
• Thank you, Miss Aman.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all