Bills: HB5658 , HB1849 , HB2433 , HJR142 , HB4090

Keywords: universal child care, early learning, affordable child care, school readiness, child development, community involvement, mental health, socioeconomic diversity, disaster mitigation, tax exclusion, state programs, catastrophe loss, property insurance, windstorm, earthquake, wildfire, Medicare, healthcare, authorization, medical necessity

Transcript Highlights:

• We would certainly support doing so. That's why we're here speaking in support of the bill today.
• Tom's not here, but he was in support. Farid Bailey?
• Do you have Western Growers signed in in support? Thank you.
• Do you have Western Growers signed in in support?
• And same thing for Trent from the Department of Water Resources; he is in support as well.

Bills: HB2024 , HB2053 , HB2097 , HB2116 , HB2117

Committees: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference

Keywords: water infrastructure finance authority, WIFA, water supply development, snowpack augmentation, cloud seeding, water augmentation, water financing, water infrastructure, Arizona water law, water conservation, groundwater recharge, stormwater recharge, reclamation and reuse, water rights, water supply projects, public-private partnership, long-term water augmentation fund, water provider, desalination, drought mitigation

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• Today, I'm requesting your support for SB 388.
• Today, I'm requesting your support for SB 388.
• Waving support. And that ends public comment. Waving support. And that ends public comment.
• So with that, I ask for your favorable support.
• So with that, I ask for your favorable support.

Bills: S0174 , S0388 , S0470 , S0488 , S0490 , S0584 , S0628

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transportation, memorial, honorary designation, Miami-Dade, Charlie Kirk, license plates, Florida Wildflower, vehicle registration, annual use fee, specialty plates, Fraternal Order of Police, license plate, funding, memorial foundation, law enforcement, motor carriers, fuel tax, military exemptions, safety regulations, electronic submissions

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• Yacht Club, which has 900 members, and is supporting House Bill 4538.
• Chairman, I appreciate your support. Thank you for your work on this topic.
• When Austin feared losing its capital status, an innkeeper named Angelia Eberle fired a cannon. to alert
• The firing of cannons remains an important tradition reminding Texans of their struggle for freedom and
• This bill, Senate Bill 2139, seeks to grant authority to the Texas Military Department to negotiate..

Bills: HB4538 , HCR89 , HCR142 , SCR1 , SB2139

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: vessel registration, derelict vessels, waterways, removal fee, Parks and Wildlife Department, General Land Office, HCR 89, official state gun, cannon, Texas state symbol, Texas Revolution, Battle of Gonzales, Come and Take It, Alamo, San Jacinto, Twin Sisters, Angelina Eberly, Texas history, historical preservation, heritage tourism

Bills: SB1369 , SB1570

Committee: House A&B Human Services Subcommittee

Keywords: mental health, crisis services, 988 Lifeline, suicide prevention, behavioral health, revolving fund, child welfare, child safety, administrative transition, Department of Child Safety and Well-being, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, juvenile justice, foster care

Bills: HB545

Committee: Senate Banking and Insurance

Keywords: HB545, legal tender, cash rounding, nearest five cents, nickel rounding, in-person cash transaction, cash transactions, change making, sales tax, Department of Revenue, merchant payments, consumer payments, currency rounding, cash payment, retail transactions, payment methods

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• This is the bill that requires the Employment Security Department to notify a striking worker who applies
• I'm very pleased that it has broad support from business, labor, and the department, and I would ask
• So I am urging strong support of this trailer bill. Thank you. Representative Barra.

Bills: SB6134

Committee: House Labor & Workplace Standards

Keywords: unemployment insurance, UI benefits, striking workers, strike, labor dispute, retroactive wages, overpayment assessment, overpayment recovery, Employment Security Department, ESD, claimant notice, benefit recoupment, Washington unemployment law, worker notice, federal unemployment tax credit, state unemployment fund

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• ><c> a</c> fire department, good Samaritan, a fire department, good Samaritan, a reserve<00:36:21.440
• Oftentimes there may be a fire department and a separate first responder.
• department and a there may be a fire department and a separate<00:37:45.680><c> first</c><00:37:45.920
• ><c> county</c><00:43:00.880><c> sheriffs</c> or fire departments or county sheriffs or fire departments

Bills: HF1667 , HF2526 , HF68

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: correctional fees, supervision fees, probation, Department of Corrections, criminal justice funding, electronic home monitoring, drug testing, restitution collection, community service work, postprison supervision, court-ordered services, fee sunset, fee phaseout, offender fees, community corrections, supervised individuals

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• We have Barney Bishop, Florida Smart Justice Alliance, waving in support.
• Barney Bishop, Florida Smart Justice Alliance, waiving in support.
• Barney Bishop is speaking for... okay, I guess he's waving in support.
• youth, youth by terrorizing the adults who support them.
• And with that, I would ask for your favorable support.

Bills: S0560 , S0590 , S0778 , S1010

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Keywords: child welfare, psychotropic medication, Department of Children and Families, community-based care, liability insurance, forensic services, defendants, mental health, judicial system, defense, legal definitions, minors, healthcare, parental rights, criminal penalties, civil action, sex-reassignment, investigations, economic damages

Summary: The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered four bills and reported each favorably. SB 590, by Senator Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure by mandatory reporters to report suspected child abuse until the offense is known to law enforcement; an amendment made the change retroactive for offenses not already time-barred by the bill’s effective date. Senator Bradley said the bill is intended to ensure accountability in institutional abuse cases, and it passed unanimously. SB 778, by Senator Simon, updates the definition of forensic client so certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency can be housed in the same secure setting as other Chapter 916 residents, reducing duplicative staffing and costs; it also passed unanimously. The committee then took up SB 560, by Senator Garcia, which streamlines psychotropic medication procedures for children in DCF custody, reduces duplicative reports and background checks, and simplifies consent documentation. Amendments removed language allowing certain social workers and marriage and family therapists to serve as evaluators and narrowed changes to the Road to Independence Program’s post-secondary education services and support, while extending eligibility ages from 18-23 to 18-26 with a five-year maximum benefit period. Senator Garcia and supporters said the bill improves continuity of care and support for foster youth; Senator Harrell raised fiscal concerns about the education stipend expansion. The bill was reported favorably, and Chair Grall later recorded her vote in the affirmative. Finally, the committee heard SB 1010, by Senator Yarbrough, which strengthens enforcement of Florida’s existing prohibitions on sex reassignment prescriptions and procedures for minors and adds civil and criminal penalties, including Attorney General enforcement authority and damages for injured minors. An amendment clarified that the cause of action applies only to minors and that damages benefit the affected minor. The bill drew extensive public testimony, with supporters arguing it protects children and parental rights, and opponents warning it would chill medical care, school conversations, and access to support for transgender youth. Senators Harrell and Sharief expressed concerns about breadth, standing, and impacts on therapists, teachers, and confidential conversations; Sharief voted no while the rest of the committee voted yes, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.

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• right in the entire world first one ever she has served as a white house intern worked for the department
• Oliver to the senate floor. she's a forensic nursing administrator for the city of Tulsa police department
• Doctorur recognized to use the four leader's mic SenatorRosino thank you for your support of Christian
• This bill is a request from the Department of Human Services.
• And I think we should support this bill today. Thank you for your report.

Bills: SB2102 , SB1940 , SB1625 , SB1442 , SB1623 , SB1242 , SB1949 , SB1592 , SB1913 , SB592 , SB992 , SB1241 , SB259 , SB1928 , SB1426 , SB1531 , SB1561 , SB1122

Keywords: credit card fees, merchant discounts, payment card network, interchange fees, transparency in fees, Oklahoma law, payment card, rebate, merchant, tax compliance, health insurance, mandate, impact analysis, insurance department, public health, access to healthcare, SB1442, alcoholic beverage control, ABLE Commission, liquor license fees

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• This sets up a revolving fund at the Department of Health for Ivocasearch.
• HB3940 updates numerous provisions related to the Oklahoma Military Department, the Adjutant General,
• The Oklahoma Military Department has an exact figure on this because they've got to go in and figure
• They will require the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to include fentanyl testing in all child

Bills: HB2947 , HB3257 , HB3264 , HB3834 , HB3940 , HB3944 , HB3979 , HB4003 , HB4118 , HB4326 , HB4346 , HB4421

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: behavioral health, Medicaid expansion, clinical interns, mental health services, licensing requirements, veterans, disability benefits, federal law, Oklahoma Statutes, military service, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes, Oklahoma statutes, HB3834, Oklahoma Breakthrough Therapy Act, ibogaine, ibogaine-based therapeutics, ibogaine analogs

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• Chris Clavering from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, waiving in support.
• Chris Clavering from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, waiving in support.
• Chris Claiborne from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, waiving in support.
• Claiborne from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, waiving in support.
• Richard Smith, waiving in support. Belkis Virgil, waiving in support.

Bills: S0032 , S0068 , S0210 , S0246 , S0340 , S0418 , S0428 , S0606 , S0628 , S1028 , S1734

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Keywords: injunctions, protection orders, domestic violence, serious violence, court procedures, enforcement, risk protection, statewide communication system, pediatric care, emergency departments, hospital regulations, patient safety, health care standards, public records, violence protection, confidentiality, defamation, specialty license plate, specialty plates, motor vehicle registration

Transcript Highlights:

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• </c> committee to support HF 3415. Thank you. committee to support HF 3415. Thank you.
• A fire truck.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Please support this bill. &gt;&gt; Please support this bill.
• </c> support of this bill. support of this bill.

Bills: HF3415

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child care, day care, licensed child care center, license-exempt child care, immigration enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, USCIS, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, judicial warrant, facility access, sensitive locations, immigrant families, Minnesota Statutes chapter 142B

Bills: SB205 , SB242 , SB205 , SB242

Committee: House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, infrastructure, commercial driver license, English proficiency, work authorization, impoundment, false documentation

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• I'm here in support of H.5446, the local control of escars.
• I support all the home rule petitions on today's docket.
• We respectfully ask you to support S. 3117 and support and honor the wishes of the North End River community
• I do not support parrot mills. I don't support puppy mills.
• The infrastructure just doesn't exist to support this bill.

Bills: H5432 , H5433 , S3093 , H5363 , H5137 , H5247

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Keywords: Newbury, rodenticides, second generation anticoagulant rodenticides, SGARs, pesticides, pest control, wildlife protection, environmental regulation, local bylaw, municipal authority, private property, rodent control, anticoagulant poison, public health, Massachusetts local option, Wellfleet, fertilizer, nitrogen, phosphorus, nutrient pollution

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• they could not support it because it would require excess effort.
• I'm Deputy Executive Counsel for the Louisiana Department of Health.
• I'm Deputy Executive Counselor for the Louisiana Department of Health.
• The department absolutely is behind transparency, accountability.
• So I appreciate the department for being here today.

Bills: HR290 , HR298 , SB405 , SCR61 , HR318

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Keywords: gender-affirming care, gender affirming therapy, gender-affirming hormone therapy, transgender health, trans youth, LGBTQ, mental health, psychosis, psychiatric conditions, puberty blockers, androgen blockers, cross-sex hormones, estrogen, testosterone, informed consent, screening, monitoring protocols, Louisiana Department of Health, LDH, House Health and Welfare

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• In 1983, he played a pivotal role in the merger of the City of Union Police Department and the fire department
• Fire Department, and SPRY YMCA, the Ry Fire Department, and SPRY are<02:17:24.800><c> welcomed</c><02
• </c> service to the Kingston 44 Fire service to the Kingston 44 Fire Department<02:17:55.599><c> and<
• </c><02:18:22.240><c> Before</c> Kingston Fire Department in 1980.
• Before Kingston Fire Department in 1980.

Bills: HB8365 , HB5625 , HCR75 , HB6260 , HB8469

Keywords: monitoring, court appointments, public service, accountability, government oversight, pro bono, reduced fees, cashless bail, criminal justice, public safety, Attorney General, pretrial release, Iran, military force, War Powers Resolution, U.S. Armed Forces, hostilities, Congress, national security, bail fraud

Bills: HF4261 , HF4263 , HF4264 , HF4787

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: natural resources, motorboat, boating safety, personal watercraft, PWC, watercraft operator permit, boater safety exam, off-road vehicle, ORV, ATV, snowmobile, state trail pass, cross-country ski pass, horse pass, state park permit, game and fish, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife permit, invasive species

Transcript Highlights:

• The department is in strong support of SB 2519.
• The department is in strong support of SB 2519.
• strong</c><01:13:59.840><c> support</c><01:14:00.159><c> of</c> The department is in strong support of
• The department is in strong support of SP<01:14:00.960><c> 2519.
• </c> Department, County of Kawaii in support. Department, County of Kawaii in support.

Bills: SB2543 , SB2014 , SB2115 , SB3095 , SB3264 , SB2114 , SB2117 , SB2246 , SB2519 , SB3055 , SB3131 , SB3144

Committee: House Labor

Keywords: state construction, construction manager, design review, public works, capital improvement, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, DOE, Department of Education, comptroller, pilot program, design review special fund, county permit review, accessibility compliance, Disability and Communication Access Board, state infrastructure, government construction, project oversight, civil service exemption, county agencies

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• Subpart five corrects the account for funds provided for the Department of Transportation's pass and
• Subpart eight updates various proviso amounts to conform to the project list under the Department of
• Subpart five corrects the account for funds provided for the Department of Transportation's pass and
• Subpart eight updates various proviso amounts to conform to the project list under the Department of
• Senator Harris didn't turn his microphone on, but he's very supportive of the amendment.

Bills: SB6005 , SB6225

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: transportation budget, transportation appropriations, capital budget, supplemental budget, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, Department of Licensing, ferries, Puget Sound ferries, tolling, express toll lanes, highway safety, traffic safety, impaired driving, ignition interlock, speed cameras, transit funding, public transit, multimodal transportation