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• And I plan to offer floor amendments to make a retailer subject to a Class B misdemeanor for violating
• Right now the bill... ...says that will result in a Class C misdemeanor.
• I have an amendment that will raise that to a Class A misdemeanor.
• The first is a Class A misdemeanor that prohibits vendors, lottery operators, and officers of the Commission
• and their families from Purchasing lottery tickets in violation of 466.255 is a Class B misdemeanor.

Bills: HB668, HB677, HB766, HB3133, SB3070

Keywords: HB 668, Texas, handgun license, license to carry, LTC, concealed carry, open carry, firearm permit, gun license renewal, public safety, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Government Code Section 411.185, renewal fee, handgun permit, Second Amendment, carry permit, firearms regulation, HB 677, Texas Election Code

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• THAT THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED BY STATUTE TO REQUIRE THEIR CUSTOMERS TO TAKE ANY SORT OF BOATER SAFETY CLASS
• THAT PREVENTS THE LIVERY OWNER FROM SAYING BEFORE YOU ARE ON MY BOAT I WANT TO TAKE A BOATER SAFETY CLASS
• BUSINESS, DO WE HAVE A STATUTE THAT SAYS THE BUSINESS IS NOT ALLOWED TO REQUIRE ANYBODY TO TAKE A CLASS
• EXPLAIN THE BILL. >> Senator Truenow: THANK YOU CHAIR AND MEMBERS 472 ENSURES THAT INMATES WHO TAKE CLASSES
• REQUIREMENTS RECEIVE CREDIT TOWARD A LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THOSE CLASSES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• In FY26, about 10% of students with disabilities were classified as Class D, meaning their IEP requires
• accredit schools based on their program plans, their budgeted and actual expenditures, enrollment, class
• That class made a genuine difference in my life.
• Our small class sizes, our IB prep, and our reading and math interventions.
• My daughter is introverted and would easily avoid speaking or working in a large class setting, fading

Keywords: 996, all

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• With our faculty and our class size, we're able to meet with our students one-on-one.
• The other thing is our class cohesiveness.
• We have a small class, but I think that is also something that makes them powerful.
• So we haven't graduated our first class yet, but I can share our vision.
• In 2021, we enrolled 20 students per class cohort.

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• I do think that the class is kind of long.
• Um, I loved my class.
• That might explain why I enjoyed the class a little less than you did.
• Because, like Representative Chavez, I really enjoyed my class.
• Because the class that's offered to you should be the same class that's offered to me.

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• That's based off of a cohort from 2013, an eighth grade class, that was data that was pulled from the
• She's in her second semester, and she has a. 100 in every single class, high school and college.
• In my current college courses, one of my favorite courses is my honors speech class.
• We have a collection of more than 100,000 documents, two world-class museums up in the Fort Worth area
• Our recommendations based on those things are to instead of having one poor class classroom have one

Bills: SB 10, SB 11

Keywords: human trafficking, trafficking victim, compelling prostitution, affirmative defense, criminal defense, coercion, force fraud or coercion, sexual exploitation, victim protection, Penal Code, Texas criminal law, prosecution, party liability, affirmative defense statute, survivor rights, 1185, senate, all

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• So if you're giving us direction for those, uh, yeah, so the lines would be class 16, class 60, class
• I believe it was 3.5 in class 10 and another 3 million in class 50 because we also increased the pay
• 3.5 in um class 10 and another 3 million 3.5 in um class 10 and another 3 million in<01:11:56.560>
• also<01:11:58.239> increased in class 50 because we also increased in class 50 because
• And then Class 20 is our office expenses, and Class 70 is the stipend...

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed House Bill 1, focusing on the legislative branch budget, especially the Senate and House lines. Members discussed that the Senate’s fiscal year 2025 adjusted authorized amount was higher than 2024 actual spending, largely due to personnel, benefits, and travel, and one member proposed a $500,000 annual cut. Staff explained that any reduction would need to be allocated across specific line items such as personnel, benefits, and travel, and noted that the Senate budget is entirely General Funds. After discussion of how the adjusted authorized figures were calculated and why the branch no longer staffs some joint committees as it once did, the committee moved on without taking a vote on that section. The committee then heard a detailed presentation from the New Hampshire Retirement System. NHRS officials described their statutory administrative budget, which is funded through the retirement trust rather than the General Fund, and said the FY 2026-2027 increase is driven by IT modernization, cybersecurity, a new strategic plan, and additional staff positions. They also reviewed the system’s funding progress, clean audit opinions, investment performance, and changes to asset allocation, while noting that several recent pension-related laws required major database changes. Members questioned the large increase in salaries and benefits, the need for new employees versus contractors, the purpose of training costs, and the source of the Group Two benefit funding. NHRS said the governor’s budget includes General Funds for Group Two benefit changes, with $5 million in FY 2026 and $27.9 million in FY 2027, and that the figures reflect the governor’s recommendation and related HB 2 provisions. Committee members also asked about employer and employee contribution rates for Group Two police and fire members, which NHRS said were not included in the budget document but were about 31.2% for police and 30.35% for fire, with employee shares around 11.55% and 11.8%. The committee did not make a decision on the NHRS budget during this exchange and indicated it would review the details further before returning to it later. The committee then heard from the Community Development Finance Authority on the State Treasury Department budget line for the required state match to administer the federal Community Development Block Grant program. CDFA explained that its $280,000 annual request for FY 2026 and FY 2027, totaling $560,000, supports administration, technical assistance, contracting, and monitoring of roughly $19 million in annual federal CDBG funds. Members asked about the leverage of the state match, oversight of projects, staffing, and grant prioritization. CDFA said it has 18 employees, uses public hearings and a scoring system to prioritize awards, and conducts both desk and on-site monitoring, with annual audits to ensure compliance. No vote was taken on the CDFA item in the portion provided.

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• Uh, but if I look at class 12, it's $11.50.
• But as we look at the classing here, if they have a class 11, 12, whatever, are they at these same prices
• here if they have a go down the classing here if they have a class<00:57:56.160> 11<00:57:56.640
• <01:05:16.160> 10 number like you know 315 class 10 number like you know 315 class 10 through
• Each toll location is listed, and each class of vehicle is specified.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The work session focused first on SP 492, a bill intended to give the New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services authority to lease or license property for housing and related uses. Major General David Mikolitis testified that the bill is aimed at addressing affordable housing for junior enlisted service members, especially those assigned to Pease Air National Guard Base who currently face long commutes because of the Seacoast housing shortage. He said the most likely uses would be converting limited barracks space in Pembroke or Stratford into apartment-style or extended-stay housing, and possibly allowing office/co-op space for federal civilians, though he emphasized the primary purpose is housing for junior ranks. He also said any development would likely be done by a private developer through an RFP, with costs borne by the developer rather than the department. Committee members asked about whether the bill could apply to commercial uses, how taxes would work, whether revenues would go into the general fund, and whether the concept could be expanded statewide. Mikolitis said the intent was housing only, not commercial development like a Starbucks, and that any developed property would be taxable locally rather than remain tax-exempt. He said revenues would go into a dedicated Veteran Services Property Fund and be used for facilities, not the general fund. He also explained that the department has about 20 armories statewide but sees only a few viable locations for this concept, mainly Pembroke, Stratford, and possibly one other site, because the goal is to serve personnel within roughly a 45-minute drive of Pease. He noted that a proposed seven-acre parcel near Pease had already been approved by the Pease Development Authority but still needed FAA approval, and he was not optimistic about using that land for housing because of contamination and redevelopment costs. Committee discussion ended with members indicating support for OTP, but the chair said the vote would have to wait until 11 o'clock and then closed the work session on SP 492. The committee then opened a work session on SP 627 and heard testimony from Jim Jelbert, owner of CJ Bus Lines and chair of the legislature’s transportation council, who spoke in support of the bill. Jelbert argued that the measure would allow New Hampshire to raise tolls and generate significant revenue for the 10-year highway plan without directly taxing citizens, and said the money could address congestion and safety problems, including work on I-93 in Manchester and other statewide projects. He estimated the bill could generate substantial revenue over time and said toll credits could help leverage federal matching funds. He also said improved roads would benefit businesses like his by reducing vehicle wear and improving efficiency. The transcript cuts off before any committee action on SP 627 is recorded.

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• She's a working mom who's also taking classes. Deara doesn't own a car.
• Deara doesn't own a also taking classes.
• One middle classes that are too big.
• <02:00:02.800> Our<02:00:03.040> average first graduating class.
• Our average first graduating class.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• How many classes are scheduled? How many people are enrolled in those classes?
• How many classes are scheduled? How many people are enrolled in those classes?
• coming up pretty soon how many classes coming up pretty soon how many classes are<00:25:25.760><
• I’ve called everybody that has classes. I can’t even sign up for one.
• <00:47:17.839> I I've called everybody that has classes I I've called everybody that has classes

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

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• So these are all very unique classes of work.
• those delegated classes.
• There’s really no existing class, so it really has to do with the classification of the position.
• those delegated classes.
• Yeah, but there are classes that you could look at if it’s a unique class.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees on Labor and Technology, Transportation, and Culture and the Arts heard testimony on Senate Bill 396 and Senate Bill 47, then later the Labor and Technology committee took up Senate Bill 136 and Senate Bill 1523. SB 396 drew support from the Metropolitan Planning Organization and others, with a question raised about implementation costs; the director said costs would depend on the scope of the benefit package and the transportation mode involved. The committees recommended passing SB 396 with technical amendments and added appropriation language with a blank amount, and the motion was adopted by recorded votes in both committees. SB 47, which would designate the Lunar New Year as a state holiday, received support from the Office of Collective Bargaining and several individuals, including Charlene Chun, who spoke about family traditions and cultural recognition. Members asked about the cost and whether the day would be a paid day off for state employees; the response was that observance would be subject to collective bargaining. The committees moved SB 47 forward with amendments, noting the collective bargaining and cost issues, and adopted the recommendation by vote. In the Labor and Technology committee, SB 136 on the Iron Workers Stabilization Fund drew strong support from iron workers and related supporters, who argued the bill was about safety, training, and keeping dismantling work within the ironworkers’ trade. Several other unions, including operating engineers, carpenters, laborers, and plumbers and fitters, opposed the bill as too broad and potentially infringing on their jurisdiction. The measure was not decided in the portion provided, but members discussed possible amendments and jurisdictional concerns. SB 1523, which would expand private-sector collective bargaining rights under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and others under NLRB jurisdiction, received broad labor support, including from IATSE, AFL-CIO, Hawaii Nurses Association, Unite Here Local 5, and many individual testifiers. Supporters framed it as protecting workers’ rights and strengthening labor protections, while the Hawaii Labor Relations Board warned it could significantly increase workload and require more staffing, space, and operating resources; the board estimated the bill could expand its caseload substantially and suggested an appropriation would likely be needed. The committee then moved on to the next measure, SB 1440, before the transcript ended.

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• All prior state legislation banning PFOS in products bans PFAS as a class.
• All prior state legislation banning PFOS in products bans PFAS as a class.
• as a class and not individually.
• I've been working on PFAS since 2018, the class approach, looking at them as a class and not individually—very
• And really needs to be looking at this as a class of pesticides.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• So it's changing it to a class five felony. ...to Section A, paragraph 3 is a classified felony.
• We are opposing this bill because it is already a Class X felony to do the conduct that Representative
• That is a Class 6 felony.
• If the person fails to comply, the person is guilty of a class three misdemeanor.
• If the person fails to comply, the person is guilty of a class three misdemeanor.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures. HCR 2059, a resolution reaffirming support for county sheriffs and recognizing their constitutional authority, drew debate over language describing sheriffs’ authority as “supreme” or “supreme constitutional.” Supporters said it was a tribute to sheriffs’ work, especially in rural areas, while opponents objected to the phrasing as tied to fringe legal theories. The resolution passed with a do-pass recommendation, 8-3. HB 2811 was presented as closing a gap in Arizona law by making interference with a lawful arrest involving violence or threats of violence a felony under obstructing governmental operations. Supporters said it would clarify the law and align it more closely with federal standards; opponents argued the conduct was already covered by existing resisting-arrest and hindering statutes and that the bill was duplicative and confusing. The bill received a do-pass recommendation, 8-4. HB 4129 would create a Department of Public Safety mental health and wellness program for law enforcement officers and appropriate $15 million for confidential counseling, peer support, family counseling, telehealth, and related services, with some funding reserved for smaller agencies. The sponsor and supporters emphasized officer trauma and suicide prevention, while opponents said similar services already exist and raised cost concerns. Before a final vote, the sponsor requested the bill be held for further work, and the committee agreed. The committee also advanced HB 2270, which expands protections for county seals, logos, insignia, and related identifiers and gives sheriffs exclusive authority over naming and dissolving posses. Sheriffs and county officials said the bill was needed after disputes over posse names and branding; critics warned the language was too broad and could raise First Amendment and due process concerns. The bill passed 12-1. HB 2416, appropriating $20 million for local border support and law enforcement costs related to drug trafficking, smuggling, prosecution, detention, and equipment, also passed after testimony both for and against the funding, 7-5. HB 4018, a strike-everything amendment clarifying sheriffs’ authority over volunteer posses and reserves, passed 10-0 after testimony from sheriffs’ office staff and a member of the public who opposed expanded use of armed volunteers. HB 2253, barring retaliation against employees who testify in law-enforcement disciplinary appeal proceedings, passed unanimously after an amendment removed language voiding restrictive policies. The committee then began hearing HB 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund using investment earnings from the state rainy day fund to pay DPS and corrections salaries, with the sponsor saying he intended to remove the forfeiture component before floor consideration.

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• The first two, it reduces two Class C misdemeanors that are in our code to infractions.
• A lot more of it used to be Class C misdemeanors, but about, I want to say, six or seven years ago, they
• to resolve. ...reducing those to infractions and even giving pleas in abeyance with a traffic class
• Do these mostly go to justice courts already, whether they're a Class C or an infraction?
• ...off of infractions than Class C's? Generally speaking.

Keywords: 985, all

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• Class 1A is where hearts heart be proud.
• treatment for the Epstein class. treatment for the Epstein class.
• Well, this that class of human beings.
• Welcome to what the political class lives on.
• Welcome to what the political class lives on.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• the rich richer, and the middle class the rich richer, and the middle class left<01:24:27.360>
• All while leaving the working class. All while leaving the working class<01:29:03.920> behind.
• President Trump promised class behind.
• tax increase on the middle class. tax increase on the middle class.
• like the middle class no longer exists.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Madam Whip and members, as passed the House, House Bill 2749 reclassifies class 4, 5, or 6 felonies that
• do not involve a dangerous offense as a class 1 misdemeanor if certain criteria is met.
• is at least 15 years of age instead of 15 and a half years to be issued an instruction permit for a Class
• for a person between 16 and 18 years old to hold a valid instruction permit before applying for a Class
• required to hold the instruction permit for more than six months before the person is eligible for a Class

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I'm supposed to be in English class right now, so I will try and keep this brief.
• consequences than just not liking the test you're taking because we actually get put in intervention classes
• In elementary, you're pulled out of class, and eventually, you do get bullied for being taken out. ..
• In middle school, you're taken out and put in a class you didn't select to take in your schedule.
• In high school, you could be put in a double block class that takes away from getting all the credits

Keywords: House Bill 8, standardized testing, student testimony, education policy, mental health, parent concerns, Texas Education Agency

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the impacts of House Bill 8, which proposes increasing the frequency of state testing for students in Texas. During the meeting, various testimonies were provided by students, highlighting their concerns about the negative effects of standardized testing on their educational experience. Students expressed that the pressure of multiple assessments causes significant stress and detracts from the joy of learning. Some lawmakers voiced their opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for a thorough review and consideration of alternative evaluation methods that prioritize student well-being over testing metrics.

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• Um, I'm supposed to be in English class right now, so I will try and keep this brief.
• consequences than just not liking the test you are taking because we actually get put in intervention classes
• in elementary, you are, you're pulled out of class and eventually you do get bullied for being taken
• Out and put in one like class you didn't select to take in your schedule and um that's not much of an
• issue, but in high school you could put in a double block class um that takes away from getting all

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• They're not required if it's not a Class A source. I'm not... Notwithstanding.
• And what are we talking about as far as not a Class A source?
• The Class A, I believe, has parameters in there on where that's located and location.
• The Class A, I believe, has parameters in there on where that's located and location.
• But as far as actual specifics of Class A, I do not know what the specifics are.

Keywords: 959, house, all