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• Awareness Program.
• Complex conversions of state and non-state threats that emanate from Mexico.
• state.
• Benefits in this state.
• Representative Campos stated it's well known that firefighters suffer from mental health issues. ...issues

Bills: HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023, SB 36

Keywords: employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense, registration, public safety, violent offenses, criminal database, Department of Public Safety

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• State.
• You provide those resources and programs to get back to mental health as well.
• They're temporary state active duty or state employees.
• , are local arms of the State Health and Human Services Commission that are designed to provide crisis
• mental health services.

Bills: SB 36, HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax, employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense

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• They would also assist program participants in obtaining health care and other physical and mental health-related
• Programs shall report back to the state information on the overall effectiveness of the program, the
• Florida now has a program where they have their state guard transport all... legal aliens to state and
• So that is one of the programs that Florida and other states are enacting.
• If the state comes in and now says, well, the grant is a mandated program, we'd ask the state to consider

Bills: HB1320, HB2012, HB2293, HB2655, HB3174, HB4108, HB4661, HB4799, HB5534, HB5580

Keywords: transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors

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• Impact public safety and public health.
• Most importantly, as stated earlier, it directs taxpayer dollars away from the urgent safety, health,
• programs.
• We do not want a police state.
• We know what happens under programs like 287G in other states: heightened discrimination. And fear.

Bills: HB1320, HB2012, HB2293, HB2655, HB3174, HB4108, HB4661, HB4799, HB5534, HB5580

Keywords: transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors

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• You've had some of, like, 53 programs offered by the State Department of Education.
• The amendment to House Bill 2051 creates a voluntary state certification program under the Department
• Sam has studied other states, is learning from their programs, and last summer attended a national conference
• , and requires the department to submit a report on the program that includes the number of in-state
• and out-of-state students served by the program in the prior fiscal year, October 15, 2026, 2027, and

Bills: HB2051, HB2114, HB2127, HB2134, HB2207, HB2574, HB2700, HB2800, HB2916

Keywords: AHCCCS, lactation care, breastfeeding, health services, healthcare access, motorcycle registration, safety fund, education, awareness programs, low-income scholarships, motorcycle training, special license plates, transportation, funding, nonprofits, charitable contributions, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications

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• In order to alleviate the mental health shortages in this state, we need to consider a broad range of
• We thank the Senate for their changes last session to the Mental Health program and the increased funding
• other mental health professionals who work in schools to qualify for this loan repayment program.
• Many mental health professionals have no idea they may qualify for this program.
• in collegiate mental health degree programs.

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• In order to alleviate the mental health shortages in this state, we've got to look at a broad range of
• We thank the Senate for their changes last session to the Mental Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
• Many of our current mental health professionals have no idea they may qualify for this program.
• in collegiate mental health degree programs.
• I've got Sam Houston State University, the Public Medical School, UTSA, the UT Health Science Center,

Bills: SB1998, SB646, SB2786, SB2076, SB2615, SB1961, SB1418, SB2647, SB1322, SB2788

Keywords: pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction

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• agreed-upon bill, and we feel comfortable that it will help and assist many of our school systems across the state
• agreed-upon bill, and we feel comfortable that it will help and assist many of our school systems across the state
• Because this is a bill that was passed in another state and this bill is copied and pasted off another

Bills: SB279, HB478, SB279, HB478

Keywords: Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building, historic preservation, state property, inventory removal, fixtures, furnishings, reuse, recycling, upcycling, surplus property, public assets, legislative chambers, desk sale, chair sale, state auditor

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• professional loan repayment program. providing the funding for mental health resources the school needs
• The state or the local mental health authorities are going to provide it? I think that's important.
• That the school lunch program is sort of an interplay between the state and the federal government, right
• What then happens, since it's an interplay between state and... federal program. Great question.
• But if that is reduced or if they cannot fund these programs, then that would fall on on the state of

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• Just like other state agencies, my bill would allow SBOE employees to receive state employment and retirement
• My first concern is about my mental health. of students specifically during mental health crises.
• The only other one I want to recognize is health.
• Health Teak in grade 7, explain the importance of mental and emotional health and how it relates to physical
• health.

Bills: HB367, HB497, HB549, HB983, HB 1188, HB 1290, HB1368, HB2243, HB2310, HB2849, HB3099, HB3546, HB3629, HB3627

Keywords: education, absences, severe illness, life-threatening, school policy, verification, healthcare, insurance, affordability, coverage, patient rights, school health, respiratory distress, airway clearance devices, medication training, public health, HB 983, Texas Education Agency, TEA, educator privacy

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• The state-approved alcohol awareness program and our program were all under TDLR's regulation, from when
• We were at the TEA, and the other program was at the health department.
• But what they didn't know was that over 1,000 across the state were using this online program, predominantly
• only lists the state-approved programs. its course, which again, prior to 2013 was classroom only.
• Many of the girls I work with carry the weight. state of trauma, mental health challenges, and limited

Bills: HB1967, HB3442, HB5525, HB5561, HB5653, HB5667, SB1171

Keywords: juvenile justice, correctional facilities, reform, rehabilitation, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, alcohol awareness, court-ordered programs, substance misuse education, deferred disposition, youth, parole reform, inmates under 18, mental health, educational achievement, reintegration, foster youth, behavior intervention, community services, diversion policies, HB 5653

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• are in worse mental and physical health than other Americans.
• Studies show that nearly 41% of men in state prisons and 69% of women have a history of mental health
• Linking to health care services post-release may improve the health and well-being of those with a history
• So, it seeks to improve the overall health... health of incarcerated Texans by ensuring inmates who are
• The State Office, excuse me, the State Counsel for Offenders (SCO), reports exclusively to the Texas

Bills: HB153, HB1828, HB2306, HB2498, HB3464, HB3488, HB3636, HB3673, HB3834, HB3860, HB4120, HB4937, HB1515, HB153

Keywords: education, funding, student resources, technology access, equal opportunity, veterans treatment court, mental health, criminal justice, rehabilitation, eligibility criteria, veterans, treatment court, military service, legislation, legislative leave, correctional officers, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, accumulated leave, compensatory time, parole eligibility

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• He added that they are state forces serving the state, and that the state should be taking care of them
• He emphasized that National Guard members are state forces serving the state, and that the state should
• By aligning state benefits, services, and programs with federal forfeiture determinations, the portion
• By aligning state benefits,<00:24:56.559><c> services</c><00:24:57.039><c> and</c><00:24:57.279><c> programs
• </c> re-referred to health. re-referred to health.

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

Bills: HB95, HB111, HJR1, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM34, HB2, HB32, HB33, HB61, HJM2, HM23, HM24, HM26

Keywords: HB95, additional judgeship, district court, judicial district, First Judicial District, Second Judicial District, district judges, court administration, judicial staffing, caseload, access to justice, New Mexico courts, judiciary, judge vacancy, court backlog, state courts, water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order

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• treatment programs for our most vulnerable and valuable at-risk children in the state.
• The pilot is really to create a larger response program for the entire state to be a best practice for
• From states and municipalities to health care institutions and Fortune 500 companies, the move to zero
• From states and municipalities to health care institutions and Fortune 500 companies, the move to zero
• From states and municipalities to health care institutions and Fortune 500 companies, the move to zero

Bills: SB1088, SB1156, SB1157, SB1169, SB1245, SB1273, SB1330, SB1332, SB1391, SB1498, SB1531, SB1550, SB1598, SB1677, SB1707, SB1811, SB1818

Keywords: cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, medical education, physician shortage, healthcare funding, Arizona health care

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• If a state employee is providing truthful, accurate information about state services, I mean state services
• </c><00:21:37.400><c> of</c><00:21:37.559><c> a</c><00:21:37.720><c> state</c> unnecessary costs to programs
• of a state unnecessary costs to programs of a state agency<00:21:38.440><c> or</c><00:21:38.679><c>
• state sets that funding.
• state sets that funding.

Bills: HF23, HF1355

Keywords: whistleblower, whistleblower protections, public employees, state employees, retaliation, reporting fraud, misuse of authority, personal gain, state government, state services, state programs, legislative auditor, constitutional officer, public corruption, fraud reporting, government accountability, employee rights, labor law, Minnesota Statutes 181.931, Minnesota Statutes 181.932

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• is among the most racially diverse faith groups in the United States and Washington State, and whereas
• programs in the building and construction trades to provide apprentices with behavioral health and wellness
• Mental health needs to be a part of that discussion.
• The rest of this state isn't Seattle, Mr. President.
• Are we supposed to do that in the rest of the state?

Bills: SB5223, SB6071, SB5966, SB6061, SB6016, SB5973, SB5053, SB5249, SB6190, SB5574, SB6263, SB6282, SB5950, SB6074, SB6096, SB5609, SB5943, SJM8016, SB5907, SB6155, SB6158, SB6227, SB6085, SB6234, SB6274, SB5909, SB6045, SB6089, SB6170, SB5954, SB5762, SB6032, SB6082, SB6164, SB6176, SB6319, SB6308, SB6177, SB6052, SB6182, SB6335, SB6017, SB5470, SB5990, SB5046, SB5387, SB5637, SB5647, SB5839, SB5888, SB5962, SB6018, SB6037, SB6047, SB6078, SB6130, SB6147, SB6256, HB2155, HB2304, HB2367, HB2606, SB5998, SB6005

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial business, approved the previous day’s journal, and adopted Senate Resolution 8680 recognizing Ramadan. Senator Trudeau spoke in support of the resolution, emphasizing charity, self-reflection, restraint, and inclusion of Muslim Washingtonians. The chamber also heard a point of personal privilege thanking members who helped committees function during illness-related absences, then recessed for caucuses and later resumed business. The Senate handled several procedural referrals and then took up House Bill 2304 on condominium warranty coverage, which passed 47-0 after supporters said it would help increase condo construction and homeownership opportunities. Substitute House Bill 2492, requiring behavioral health and wellness training in construction apprenticeships, also passed, with supporters citing suicide prevention and workplace safety. The chamber then considered Substitute House Bill 2355, the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights, where multiple amendments were offered to narrow coverage, raise hourly thresholds, or remove the private right of action; all of those amendments failed, and the bill ultimately passed 28-20 after supporters argued it would provide basic labor protections and opponents warned it would burden families and independent contractors. The Senate also passed Substitute House Bill 2228 directing the Building Code Council to study and recommend rules for scissors stairs as a housing-efficiency measure, Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541 revising the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to add more military and veteran experience, House Bill 2155 limiting nursing titles to human beings in response to AI concerns, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2242 on preventive services and state authority over related guidance, Substitute House Bill 2269 expanding middle housing options in unincorporated areas with septic systems, and Engrossed House Bill 1501 as amended, which sets rules for homeowner association and common-interest community communications. Most of these measures passed on strong bipartisan votes, though HB 1501 passed 33-15 after some members questioned its practical effect. The Senate then adjourned until the next morning.

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• is among the most racially diverse faith groups in the United States and Washington State, and whereas
• programs in the building and construction trades to provide apprentices with behavioral health and wellness
• Mental health needs to be a part of that discussion.
• The rest of this state isn't Seattle, Mr. President.
• Are we supposed to do that in the rest of the state?

Bills: SB5223, SB6071, SB5966, SB6061, SB6016, SB5973, SB5053, SB5249, SB6190, SB5574, SB6263, SB6282, SB5950, SB6074, SB6096, SB5609, SB5943, SJM8016, SB5907, SB6155, SB6158, SB6227, SB6085, SB6234, SB6274, SB5909, SB6045, SB6089, SB6170, SB5954, SB5762, SB6032, SB6082, SB6164, SB6176, SB6319, SB6308, SB6177, SB6052, SB6182, SB6335, SB6017, SB5470, SB5990, SB5046, SB5387, SB5637, SB5647, SB5839, SB5888, SB5962, SB6018, SB6037, SB6047, SB6078, SB6130, SB6147, SB6256, HB2155, HB2304, HB2367, HB2606, SB5998, SB6005

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

Summary: The Senate opened with ceremonial remarks, approved the previous day’s journal, and then moved through introductions, committee referrals, and caucus breaks. A resolution recognizing Ramadan, Senate Resolution 8680, was adopted after remarks from Senator Trudeau emphasizing charity, self-reflection, and restraint, and several members spoke in support of religious inclusion and community recognition. The chamber then took up several bills on final passage. House Bill 2304, expanding warranty options to encourage more condominium construction, passed overwhelmingly. Substitute House Bill 2492, requiring behavioral health and wellness training in construction apprenticeships, also passed after supporters cited high rates of mental health struggles and suicides in the trades. Substitute House Bill 2228, directing work on scissors stairs to improve housing efficiency, passed as well, as did Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1541, which revises the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to add more military and veteran experience. The most extended debate centered on Substitute House Bill 2355, the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. Supporters argued it would provide basic labor protections, written agreements, minimum wage, and remedies for domestic workers, while opponents warned it would burden families, independent contractors, and small jobs with contracts, notice requirements, and private lawsuits. Several proposed amendments to narrow coverage or remove the private right of action were rejected, and the bill ultimately passed 28–20. The Senate also passed House Bill 2155 on nursing title use in the context of AI, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2242 on preventive services and state health guidance, Substitute House Bill 2269 on middle housing in unincorporated areas, and Engrossed House Bill 1501 on HOA/unit-owner inquiries after adopting a committee striking amendment. The Senate adjourned until the next morning.

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• Department of State Health Services. Is it Department of State Health Services?
• Well, the Health and Safety Code would either be Health and Human Services or the Department of State
• Some of the issues that we saw led us to bring in the Department of State Health Services and some of
• And I also ask, it's kind of two-pronged, coordinating through the Texas Department of State Health Services
• You're here on behalf of the Department of State Health Services, and you're neutral on the bill, is

Bills: HB2, HB1, HB18, HB19, HB20, HB1, HB 2, HB18, HB19, HB20

Keywords: emergency communication, interoperability, grant program, first responders, state council, disaster response, emergency management, mass fatality, justices of the peace, training programs, emergency manager license, volunteer management, justice of the peace training, criminal history checks, state health services, broadband, public safety, disaster preparedness, funding, flood disaster plan

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• Also, these programs didn't exist, so every program that the department is approving right now had to
• of mental health.
• of of mental health and what the<01:12:01.600><c> the</c><01:12:01.760><c> state</c><01:12:02.239><c
• Programs like the Minnesota farm and rural helpline and mental health counseling services have proven
• It is my concern too is we do have layers in our state, but not like some other states.

Bills: HF47, HF434, HF1503, HF1702

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF434, cervidae, deer, elk, moose, chronic wasting disease, CWD, wildlife importation, animal health, biosecurity, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA, USDA exhibitor, species survival plan