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• alignment with the standard LPPF language preferred by the governor's office and Health and Human Services
• Wade Cannon passed away due to colorectal cancer serving Flower Mound for five years of service.
• We've lost another one this past November due to esophageal cancer, 17 years of service.
• This service—sorry, it gets a little emotional.
• Thank you for your service. Thank you for your time. Thank you for your service. Any questions?

Bills: HB198, HB303, HB1535, HB2742, HB3305, HB3348, HB3505, HB3711, HB4753, HB2715, HB21, HB30

Keywords: HB 198, Wade Cannon Act, firefighter cancer screening, occupational cancer screening, fire protection personnel, local government, political subdivision, Texas Commission on Fire Protection, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA standards, occupational medical examination, public safety, firefighter health, cancer prevention, annual health screening, confidential medical exam, pulmonary function test, electrocardiogram, chest x-ray, blood test

Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard and discussed a series of House bills dealing with municipal structure, tax payment timing, local provider participation funds, firefighter cancer screenings, sunset review of the Trinity River Authority, replacement certificates of occupancy, and open meetings enforcement. HB 303 would remove the 501-resident floor so very small type A and B municipalities can convert to type C cities; HB 2742 would give property owners a later first split-payment deadline when tax bills are mailed after November 30; HB 3305 and HB 3348 were local provider participation fund measures with committee substitutes; HB 198 would require political subdivisions to offer occupational cancer screenings for firefighters; HB 1535 was a sunset bill for the Trinity River Authority; HB 4753 would allow a municipality-issued proof of a certificate of occupancy to substitute for a lost original; and HB 3711 would treat certain Open Meetings Act violations as offenses against public administration and require public explanation when prosecutors decline to act. Testimony was generally supportive or limited, with several witnesses and senators emphasizing practical fixes, firefighter health and cost savings, local government transparency, and administrative cleanup. For HB 198, firefighter representatives gave emotional testimony about cancer deaths and the value of early screening. On HB 3711, a witness supported the bill but urged stronger enforcement and broader application. Several senators raised policy concerns on HB 2715 about routing removal proceedings through a regional presiding judge rather than the local county, arguing it could politicize the process. The committee took no public testimony on most bills and repeatedly left them pending subject to call of the chair before later voting them out. HB 21, HB 30, HB 1535, HB 1520, HB 198, HB 303, HB 2742, and HB 4753 were reported to the full Senate, generally by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several were also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. HB 30 passed on a 5-1 vote, while the other reported bills were approved unanimously or with no recorded opposition. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• For many survivors, these tattoos are physical reminders of the trauma.
• This legislation recognizes that victims of trafficking and child sexual abuse face profound trauma and
• alter the juvenile process; it enhances it by giving victims a stronger voice and ensuring their traumas
• I'm the Director of Victim Services for Crime Stoppers of Houston, and we're here in support of Senate
• Delivery service delivering mail is increasing the criminal penalties heard in committee.

Bills: SB535, SB664, SB1019, SB1020, SB1120, SB1537, SB1804, HB3207

Keywords: SB 535, Texas criminal procedure, rape shield, victim sexual history, past sexual behavior, sexual assault evidence, trafficking of persons, continuous trafficking, indecency with a child, continuous sexual abuse, aggravated sexual assault, indecent assault, consent defense, in camera hearing, Rule 412, Rule 609, victim protection, evidence admissibility, criminal evidence, sexual offense prosecution

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• not impose sufficiently strong penalties on individuals who assault or interfere with these public services
• interference. helping ensure safe working conditions for those who enforce Texas law and provide emergency services

Bills: SB127, SB456, SB482, SB659, SB739, SB816, SB1234, SB1666, SB1886, SB1980, SB2580, SB2611, SB2693, SB2776

Keywords: child abuse, reporting obligation, statute of limitations, negligence, legal professionals, human organs, criminal penalties, physician license, medical ethics, illegal trade, smuggling, human trafficking, felony offenses, law enforcement, authorized peace officer, peace officer definition, tracking equipment, communications access, electronic surveillance, cell phone records

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• <00:21:44.080> We're a bunch of the county services.
• We're a bunch of the county services.
• <00:59:13.599> Crest better service to the community.
• Crest better service to the community.
• <01:35:39.920> and our public safety services and our public safety services and substantially

Bills: HF1569, HF460, HF850, HF707, HF798, HF852, HF366, HF365, HF836, HF866, HF885, HF959, HF1196, HF1788, HF1349, HF2272, HF2652, HF1251, HF607

Keywords: transportation, bond issuance, capital investment, infrastructure, road improvements, HF460, Sibley County, Highway 21, County State-Aid Highway, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, transportation grant, infrastructure improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, stormwater, public works, local infrastructure

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• And it allows all individual or family therapy with licensed practitioners and all trauma therapy.
• It would prevent that child or that survivor from experiencing further trauma at the hands of someone
• But the Department for Child Protective Services—do they do reunification camp and therapy?
• Research published using data from Street Grace's direct services has found that 65% of minor victims
• You have to be a licensed mental health professional in Texas to provide any mental health service.

Bills: HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168

Keywords: marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody

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• So, per DSHS, per the Department of Safety and Health Services records of marriage applications from
• that's dedicated to ending forced and child marriage. ...marriage in the U.S. through both direct services
• We are dedicated to ending forced and child marriage through direct services and policy change.
• Additionally, in our experience as direct service providers, domestic violence shelters routinely turn
• Trauma, and an attorney named Ringo Bosley, who was inspired by the bill in Texas, after Texas.

Bills: HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168

Keywords: marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody

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• <00:18:53.120> by That increased our calls for service by That increased our calls for service
• He said the third phase is integrated social services.
• Um as you integrated social services.
• This building is a place where trauma.
• <01:43:30.000> In dedicated trauma interview room. In dedicated trauma interview room.

Bills: HF2178, HF942, HF2470, HF1043, HF1287, HF1229, HF1230, HF424, HF571, HF404, HF910, HF1055, HF318, HF319, HF401, HF609, HF306, HF1599, HF1881

Keywords: HF2178, Cohasset, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, public infrastructure, water tower, water infrastructure, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, Public Facilities Authority, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, local government aid, utility infrastructure, public works, infrastructure, stormwater

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• The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order.
• Health and Human Services. Before us, we have laid out Senate Bill 984 and it's yours.
• Older Texans are the highest. utilizers of health care services.
• The social services sector should also take immigration law into account.
• If you're talking about trauma, the first thing you do is a pan scan.

Bills: SB95, SB268, SB493, SB619, SB660, SB922, SB984, SB1098, SB1188, SB1307, SB1332, SB1822

Keywords: immunization, written informed consent, civil liability, health care provider, vaccine compensation, administrative penalty, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, pharmacy benefit manager, PBM, gag clause, prescription drug pricing, out-of-pocket cost, cash price, pharmacist, pharmacy, prescription drug benefit

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• <00:25:39.520> to accountability, and improve service to accountability, and improve service
• The previous and and Human Services.
• social service agencies and etc. social service agencies and etc.
• direct access to the social services direct access to the social services information<01:04:41.760
• <01:25:38.960> needs The Department of Human Services needs The Department of Human Services

Bills: HF3901, HF962, HF4428, HF4478, HF1775

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

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• uh option with emergency services. uh option with emergency services.
• Children in various types of trauma.
• <00:24:56.880> for about $70 million in debt service for about $70 million in debt service
• This fall, they were receiving services This fall, they were receiving services by<00:48:18.760>
• also provide good delivery of service. also provide good delivery of service.

Bills: HF3753, HF4299, HF4700, HF4282, HF4139, HF3530, HF4031

Keywords: school safety, threat assessment, pilot project, education, real-time monitoring, public safety, HF4299, school safety specialists, Minnesota School Safety Center, appropriation, general fund, fiscal year 2026, school security, school violence prevention, student safety, Department of Public Safety, school resource support, education funding, peace officer, training reimbursement

Bills: HB214, HB217, HB253, HB411, HB440, HB514, HB515, HB543, HB614, HB620, HB658, HB812, HB898, HB961

Keywords: property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, income tax, tax repeal, individuals, estates, trusts, tax reduction, state revenue

Bills: HB387, HB388, HB468, HB548, HB827, HB848, HB921, HB924, HB953

Keywords: engineering, land surveying, construction, state fire marshal, plan review, contracting services, unsolicited contact, homeowners, penalties, regulations, wholesaling, real estate, earnest money, cancellation rights, residential properties, Louisiana Real Estate Commission, certified public accountant, CPA, accounting board, Louisiana State Board of Certified Public Accountants

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• All of the services we provide are free. This bill is desperately needed.
• physical injury, but there is trauma that could be exculpatory.
• Trauma could be something such as not being able to sleep at night.
• All of our services are free to victims.
• to mean physical injury, not trauma as the word is sometimes used today.

Bills: SB1092, SB1094, SB1139, SB1239, SB1240, SB1248, SB1326, SB1502, SB1512, SB1540, SB1616, SB1635, SB1669, SB1673

Keywords: probation, dangerous crimes, children, Arizona Revised Statutes, criminal justice, juvenile offenses, rehabilitation, gender reassignment, civil liability, minors, medical consent, detransition, family court, therapeutic intervention, expert testimony, parenting time, child development, sex offenders, statute of limitations, prosecution

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• Utilities have a constitutional obligation to provide service in our service territory.
• Utilities have a constitutional obligation to provide service in our service territory.
• They can't cut them off of that particular service, and so they're required to service those lines and
• They can't cut them off of that particular service, and so they're required to service those lines and
• They can't cut them off of that particular service, and so they're required to service those lines and

Bills: SB1039, SB1061, SB1068, SB1069, SB1099, SB1127, SB1148, SB1271, SB1426, SB1448

Keywords: attorney discipline, legal costs, reputation damage, state bar, court costs, fentanyl, drug offenses, narcotic drugs, criminal penalties, Arizona Revised Statutes, educational institutions, public order, disruption, concealed weapons, safety regulations, firearms, muffling devices, weapon regulations, Arizona law, public safety

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• <00:24:57.600> with benefits, services and programs with benefits, services and programs with
• healthcare and program and service healthcare and program and service delivery<00:27:10.400>
• <00:29:02.720> We benefits, services, and programs. We benefits, services, and programs.
• Uh, the Cold War ended, and that's when I ended my service because I was a Cold War sailor.
• Minnesota Association of Veteran Service Minnesota Association of Veteran Service Officers<00:34

Bills: HF3540, HF3522, HF3544

Keywords: veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard

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• And Ja Le was pointing out to me That I think it's the Department of Health and Human Services FDA because
• FDA falls under the Department of Health and Human Services.
• The procedures governing the cooperative state public health service food drug administration program

Bills: SB2122, SB330, SB2071, SB2169, SB2069, SB2095, SB2157

Keywords: poultry, agriculture, out-of-state processing, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, regulation, food safety, elk population, wildlife management, Oklahoma State University, veterinary medicine, ecosystem health, habitat assessment, milk, dairy, dairy farm, milk products, Grade A milk, pasteurization, raw milk, milk inspection

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• This bill will create stability in child care services for eligible New Mexican families.
• It also strengthens requirements around professional development, services, and coordination for children
• That directly impacts public safety staffing and services.
• These are service providers. These are people who are non-traditional hours.
• Services keeping rural facilities open.

Bills: SB132, SB241

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• This is not about standardizing student services.
• This is not about standardizing student services.
• This is not about standardizing student services.
• Special Education and Rehabilitative Services within the U.S.
• education programs and services.

Bills: SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83

Keywords: special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP, individualized education program, students with disabilities, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, dyslexia, dyslexia screening, structured literacy, reading intervention, multilayered system of supports, MTSS, student assistance team, free appropriate public education, FAPE, special education compliance, charter schools

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• They don't have phone service, and then fire occurs and requires going out, you know, whatever.
• They don't have phone service, and then fire occurs and requires going out, you know, whatever.

Bills: HB267, HB271, HB267, HB271

Keywords: HB267, Alabama, minor consent, medical consent, mental health, school counseling, parental rights, parental consent, parental access to records, health information, health records, vaccine consent, school mental health services, student counseling, youth healthcare, adolescent health, emancipated minor, pregnancy care, sexually transmitted infections, STI treatment

Bills: SB746, SB1404, SB1536, SB1559, SB1838

Keywords: guardianship, guardian ad litem, incapacitated person, proposed ward, ward, probate, Estates Code, Texas probate, elder abuse, adult protective services, capacity restoration, guardian removal, annual account, annual report, estate guardian, person guardian, civil immunity, court-appointed representative, judiciary, civil jurisprudence