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• 2 3 You Thank you for watching. You Thanks for watching!
• Today I'm proud to welcome the senior class of Hearn ISD to the Texas capital.
• The motion is adopted. † out H.J.R. 2 as a matter of postponed business on second reading.
• Luther has in her amendment on page 2, lines 7 through 13.
• The chair lays out on second reading House bill 2 0 2 7 the clerk will read HB 9 number 2027 by the suit

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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• ' industrial water rate schedules across all customer classes, about...
• Industrial water rate schedules across all customer classes, about 1,075 of them.
• So the concern and the reason why we cited that was from some of our municipal agencies.
• So if I do $1.2 billion a year divided by $2 million households, that's $600 a year.
• It talks about how many of our municipalities might be mis... ...about how many of our municipalities

Keywords: 985, all

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• We'll be limiting testimony to 2 minutes a day.
• This is making drivers second-class citizens if you can't afford to pay tolls.
• It just simply allows the municipality to restrict the use of the managed toll lanes by the class of
• Authorizes cities to ban certain classes of vehicles from using the toll roads.
• I don't see why certain classes of vehicles should be banned from.

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• However, a public school student sitting in the same class, their parents are taxpayers just like the
• In fairness, if one student sitting in a class has to pay the fee, then every student in the class should
• If you go to the class, you pay the fee, whatever it is.
• I think that we have to be very careful when we're putting a class of people in the same boat.
• All the enforcement happens at the municipal level, and so I think that we are just being...

Bills: HB61, HB327, HB253, HB297

Keywords: home school, career and technical education, public schools, K-12 education, enrollment policy, parental leave, state employees, adoption, employee benefits, aircraft tax, aviation tax, sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, lease tax, rental tax, commercial aircraft, air carrier, airline, aircraft parts, maintenance

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• House 2890, relative to transparency in municipal health insurance...
• This makes municipal retirees particularly vulnerable to shifting fiscal pressures.
• The legislation would address that vulnerability by ensuring that any municipal retiree continues to
• We don't believe that you should be able to serve in both capacities for the same municipality.
• Regional and municipal employees are covered by the local systems.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a range of public retirement and municipal health insurance bills. Mass Retirees and the American Federation of Teachers supported House 2890/Senate 1848 on transparency in municipal health insurance, arguing that broker and consultant roles should be clearly defined, commissions disclosed, and dual roles prohibited to reduce conflicts of interest and costs. They also supported House 2799/Senate 1848 on protecting municipal retirees from future premium contribution increases, House 2854 on voting rights for surviving spouses in retirement board elections, and Senate 1917 on updating the definition of veteran for retirement purposes. Committee members discussed whether the veteran definition should simply conform to the federal definition going forward. Educators testified in support of House 2769/Senate 1921, which would allow teachers with at least 20 years of service to buy back creditable service for periods when they worked part-time while raising children. Multiple teachers described the financial and retirement penalties they experienced after stepping down to part-time work for child care, calling the current system inequitable and a “mom tax.” Sponsors and supporters said the bill is intended to correct that disparity and help retain teachers, while one committee member noted it appeared neutral on an actuarial basis. The committee also heard strong support for Senate 1908, which would raise the cap on outside income for public pension recipients, from retired State Police troopers who said the current limit is outdated and unfair to those forced into disability retirement after line-of-duty injuries. Another State Police representative supported House 2910 on state police pensions, citing recruitment and retention problems under current pension rules. In contrast, Hampden County Regional Retirement System officials and the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems opposed House 2745, a bill to restructure the Hampden County system’s governance, arguing it would weaken PERAC oversight and create an unworkable local system. They instead supported House 2813, which would extend the time to fill a vacant fifth member seat on retirement boards. At the end of the hearing, the committee voted to adjourn the hearing.

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• Senate Bill 448 by Senator Bass, Municipal, favorably, Bureau without amendments.
• Clerk will close the machine. 91 yeas, 2 nays. The bill finally passes.
• Clerk will close the machine. 91 yeas, 2 nays. The bill finally passed.
• Clerk will close the machine. 94 yeas, 2 nays. The bill finally passes.
• In the juvenile court, they suggested 1.2, but that's going to be at 2.

Bills: HR265, HR266, HR267, HR268, HR269, HR270, HR271, HR272, HR273, HCR107, HCR108, HCR109, HCR110, HCR111, HR257, HR258, HR259, HR260, HR261, HR262, HR263, HCR105, HCR106, SCR30, SB57, SB157, SB202, SB237, SB276, SB450, SB465, SB501, SB525, HR3, HR80, HR197, HR243, SCR5, SCR35, HB4, HB623, HB944, HB986, HB1098, HB1222, SB34, SB164, SB172, SB198, SB208, SB232, SB281, SB286, SB317, SB322, SB334, SB380, SB385, SB409, SB417, SB421, SB430, SB439, SB447, SB458, SB510, SB398, HB646, HR84, HR188, HR205, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, SCR20, SCR24, HCR6, HB301, HB359, HB657, HB675, HB680, HB727, HB302, HB819, HB1257, HB1258, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, SB45, SB58, SB71, SB81, SB92, SB100, SB109, SB141, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB204, SB205, SB207, SB213, SB214, SB216, SB229, SB257, SB274, SB290, SB304, SB374, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB429, SB479, SB522, HCR72, HB633, HB603, HB940, HB251, HB775, HB998, HB1191, HB625, HB1255, HB901, HR20, HR74, HCR65, HCR71, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB82, SB89, HB258, HB842, SB149, SB382, SB441

Keywords: Pineville High School, Lady Rebels, softball, LHSAA, Louisiana High School Athletic Association, Class 5A, state championship, high school sports, student athletes, commendation, resolution, athletics, girls softball, championship team, Pineville, school recognition, sportsmanship, coach Allison Frye, Louisiana legislature, House Resolution

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• we have a 2-minute reprieve.
• <00:43:57.119> to<00:43:58.119> condominium rate class to condominium rate class to
• 30<02:35:37.120> this remind everyone that at 2:30 this remind everyone that at 2:30 this
• He added that there is no liability on the part of the municipality whatsoever.
• <05:36:33.120> whatsoever the part of the municipality whatsoever the part of the municipality

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• Andrea Abrezell with the California Municipal Utilities Association in support.
• O'Leary-Hine Municipal Water District in support.
• Municipal Water District in support. Thank you. Good afternoon.
• Laura Bennett, on behalf of the Las Versions Municipal Water District.
• Tiffany Fan, on behalf of Eastern Municipal Water District and Santa Margarita Municipal Water District

Summary: The Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee heard several bills focused on wildfire preparedness, industrial safety, and recycling oversight. SB 1153 by Senator Caballero would require urban retail water suppliers to add wildfire-specific procedures to emergency plans and coordinate with fire agencies; supporters said it would improve planning while recognizing water system limits, and the bill was framed as protecting ratepayers and infrastructure. SB 811, also by Senator Caballero, would create a comprehensive DTSC permitting and regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities; supporters argued it would set clear statewide standards and protect communities, while opponents said it would weaken hazardous waste protections and carve the industry out of existing law. SB 883 by Senator Umberg would impose new safeguards for facilities storing reactive chemicals such as methyl methacrylate after the Garden Grove evacuation, including backup cooling, public review, emergency planning, and state tracking; industry groups opposed the breadth of the bill and sought further clarification, while environmental and community groups supported it. SB 1010 by Senator Ashby would strengthen oversight of appliance recyclers by improving reporting, inspections, certification, and funding for enforcement; supporters said it would reduce emissions and improve compliance, while recyclers raised concerns about fees and certification requirements. Each bill drew extensive testimony from industry, environmental, labor, local government, and community representatives. Supporters generally emphasized public safety, transparency, and the need for clearer statewide standards, while opponents warned about overregulation, reduced flexibility, or unintended impacts on existing hazardous waste and recycling systems. Committee members also raised questions about transparency, liability, size-based treatment of facilities, and whether the bills were narrowly tailored enough to address the problems identified. The committee voted to advance all four measures to the Committee on Appropriations, with votes taken on call and some members voting no or not voting on certain bills. The final add-on votes showed SB 811, SB 883, SB 1010, and SB 1153 all passing out of committee, with the roll left open for absent members before the meeting adjourned.

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• year programs relative to the 2-year programs relative to the 2-year baseline.<00:04:49.040> It's
• Now, correct me if I'm wrong. and uh municipalities are probably also and uh municipalities are probably
• they're investing in, the municipality they're investing in, the municipality can<01:09:21.199><
• local municipality? local municipality?
• 2:00 executive session.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• SB 1471, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 2, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section
• Secretary, record the vote by a vote of 16 ayes, 12 nays, and 2 not voting.
• Senate Bill 1042, amending Title 35, Chapter 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Article 2, relating
• Senate Bill 1471, an act amending Title 15, Chapter 2, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
• and to really highlight those who aren't taking religious classes as well.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Had 3 hearings last, uh, last year and 2 here and 11 back in Tyler.
• With that, we are progressing to what we are colloquially calling OLS 2.
• As far as our academies, we have 2, I'm sorry, 121 basic training academies.
• or can you get the class?
• Cause you get a free, free couple of free slots for hosting a class.

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• B to Class Double A.
• So the understanding of what we do from Class B to Class AA is you have to have a certain type of process
• This change from Class B to Class A biosolids will cause a great amount of chaos and mayhem, as most
• for proper Class B applications.
• I think it's really, really important that you guys are taking these steps to move from Class B to Class

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took favorable action on a number of them. CS/CS/SB 54 by Senator Sharif would require district medical examiners to perform toxicology screening for psychotropic drugs and intoxicating substances in autopsies of identified violent offenders, consult treating providers when available, document findings, and report results to state agencies; it passed after brief questions and one opponent waived against. CS/SB 176 by Senator Polsky would require public colleges and universities to publish clearer campus safety reporting and response procedures for threats to students, faculty, or staff; it also passed favorably with no opposition. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Florida Farm Bill by Senator Trumbull, was the longest item and drew extensive testimony. The bill covers fair association rules, preemption of local limits on gas- and diesel-powered farm equipment, surplus of certain state-owned lands for agricultural use, a food animal veterinarian loan repayment program, permanent funding for Farmers Feeding Florida, forest service training, signal jammer penalties, CDL exam cheating penalties, no-solicitation protections, inspector protections, biosolids rules, and contractor payment enforcement. Members adopted multiple amendments, including changes to contractor payment language, expanding vet loan repayment to equine vets, merging citrus research entities, technical updates to fair statutes and nonprofit definitions, and a late amendment removing the bill’s disparagement/free-speech section after significant public testimony and debate. A separate late amendment on biosolids delayed compliance timelines for Broward County, and the bill then passed favorably as amended. The committee also approved CS/CS/SB 834 on nonprofit religious organizations, which repeals a restriction on health care sharing ministries partnering with licensed insurance agents, while adding a disclaimer requirement through amendment; the bill passed with support from some faith-based and consumer groups and one waiver against. SB 936 on temporary door locking devices passed without opposition. CS/SB 50 would expand veterans’ courts statewide as an option in all judicial circuits for service-related issues such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and substance abuse; it received broad support from veterans and advocacy groups and passed favorably. CS/SB 1004, in strike-all form, would regulate dog and cat sales by requiring disclosure of medical records and financing terms, adding a three-day waiting period for financed purchases, and treating violations as unfair trade practices; an amendment removed an appropriation section, and the bill passed after questions about financing and pet retention. The committee then approved CS/CS/SB 178, which directs the Florida High School Athletic Association to adopt rules allowing coaches to provide good-faith support to student-athletes for basic needs like food, transportation, and recovery services, while requiring reporting and preserving anti-recruiting enforcement; members discussed possible parental-consent language, and the bill passed favorably. Finally, the committee began hearing CS/SB 198 on virtual currency kiosks, with Senator Rouson explaining that it would regulate crypto kiosks to combat fraud, require operator registration, fraud warnings, blockchain analytics policies, and transaction limits, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.

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• I move for the repass of Senate Bill 2. >> The motion is a repass of Senate Bill 2.
• The amendment instead of reducing from 2% to 1 would reduce from 2% to 1 and a half. 1 would reduce from
• 2% to 1 and a half. 1 would reduce from 2% to 1 and a half.
• The conference committee for 12:06 at 2:00. >> At 2:00. Excellent. >> Mr.
• If And municipalities in your county.

Keywords: 981, all

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• A bar code 2, 4, 6, 7, 7, 6, You're recognized to explain the amendment. >> Thank you, Mark. 0, 2, 4,
• There are 2 appearance forms.
• So let's they got a late filed Amendment bar code 8, 3, 4, 2, 3, 2, by Senator Pizzo.
• And that is the bill. >> Other is one Amendment bar code 2, 5, 2, 7, 1, for Senator Rodriguez.
• 5, 0, 5, 2, 6, to the 908.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The next one, 2 million. Yes.
• Is it municipals?
• Class 27 is not where we pay in directly; it has to be Class 38. But it's our software line.
• We haven't done HB 2 yet, so we'll definitely try to have you back for HB 2.
• They thought they were coming at 2:45. Oh, 2:45.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs budget, with testimony from Chase Hegman and Kathy Frederickson. Early discussion focused on staffing and vacancies, including a senior planner position tied to FEMA requirements, a program assistant funded by federal ORID dollars, a program specialist being considered for reclassification, two Housing Champions positions to be funded in the next biennium, and temporary welcome center positions. Members also reviewed the commissioner’s office, indirect cost recoveries tied to federal program administration, and the structure and staffing of rest areas and welcome centers, including the Turnpike-funded locations and seasonal staffing patterns. Members then moved through economic development and federal grant-related accounts. Hegman explained that a large share of the agency’s funding is federal, with some programs requiring state match, including the Apex Accelerator, which supports government contracting assistance for businesses. He described Apex as a small team that helps businesses with DOD and other contracting opportunities through webinars, matchmaking, and one-on-one support. The Office of Workforce Opportunity was described as largely federally funded through Commerce-related workforce programs and subrecipients, with some general fund support for agency-wide needs. The Northern Borders Regional Commission dues and capacity grant were also discussed, with officials explaining the state’s required contribution and the federal funds used to administer the program. A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which officials said provides one-on-one technical assistance to new and small businesses and has a strong return on investment. Members questioned the cut, the federal funding sources, and whether there was a waiting list for services; officials said they would provide more detail on matching requirements and funding. The committee also reviewed travel and tourism accounts, including the joint promotional grant program and tourism advertising funds, both of which are proposed to increase. Officials said the tourism marketing formula is based on a percentage of meals and rooms tax revenue and argued that the spending generates significant visitor spending and tax revenue, citing an outside ROI study and examples of advertising in test markets. No votes were taken during the work session.

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• HB 2, right?
• I do not find the municipalities.
• <02:41:30.720> to and it is up to the municipalities to and it is up to the municipalities
• But I just want to point out that under this bill municipalities may charge up to $2 of an occupancy
• order to meet our basic municipal needs. order to meet our basic municipal needs.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• All of those classes are available now.
• The school districts are trying to get into the classes; it is just that all of the municipal police
• More than 50 of those are in municipalities where there is a larger municipal agency.
• That class that every Texas police chief must have...
• $2 million was spent as it was supposed to be spent?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And theoretically, you could amend this to only apply to Class A counties.
• You mentioned Class A counties. We're Class A County in Sandoval County.
• Senator, wasn't there a television program that was 2-22? I don't know.
• Sorry, just that 2-2 always just stuck in there for a bit. Go ahead, please. Thank you.
• We urge legislators to pair SB2-2-2-2-2. squeezed when short-term returns take priority.

Bills: SB211, SB131, SB183, SB222, SB246, SB254

Keywords: appropriation, local government, Las Vegas, Rodriguez Park, public facilities, zoning reform, building regulations, residential apartments, commercial use, multigenerational housing, local government authority, healthcare, urgent care, emergency services, feasibility study, medical facilities, physician training, medical residency, New Mexico, massage therapy

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• I think it's in Section 2. It might be 3, but I think it's 2.
• and they must have 2 educators present. at all times.
• children under. 2, and they have to meet license health and safety.
• Just if you go to page 3, real quick, line 2 on B, it's the county or municipal is lined out there.
• You guys struck county or municipality. What else would there be?

Bills: SB20, SB53, SB86, SB96, SB129

Keywords: prior authorization, pharmacy benefits manager, PBM, health insurer, prescription drugs, step therapy, formulary, auto-adjudication, electronic portal, appeals, medical necessity, serious mental illness, mental health, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, cancer, autoimmune disorder

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• B championship titles—two consecutive and three Class B championships.
• Section 2, this act shall take effect immediately. Call the roll.
• Section 2, .
• Section 2, . >> Steve: testify. Call the roll.
• Section 2, this act shall take effect immediately.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate first handled routine business, approving the prior journal and taking up several messages and motions. A Rules Committee report was accepted on Senate Print 915, a Cannabis Law bill, and the chamber then moved to debate that measure on the controversial calendar. The bill was described by supporters as clarifying how distances are measured for adult-use cannabis dispensaries near schools and houses of worship, with the sponsor saying it would create statewide consistency and provide clearer direction to the Office of Cannabis Management. Opponents argued it would weaken protections for children and churches, reward agency mistakes, and allow dispensaries to be sited closer to school property than intended. After extended debate, the Senate passed the bill 36-23. The cannabis debate centered on whether the bill merely clarifies legislative intent or substantively changes the law. Supporters said the current language left measurement methods undefined and that the bill would help legal dispensaries, reduce confusion, and push back illicit stores. Opponents said the original law already protected school grounds and houses of worship, and that the new language would allow dispensaries to abut school playgrounds, fields, or church-related property in some cases. Several senators also raised concerns about youth exposure, public consumption, local zoning, and the performance of the Office of Cannabis Management. After the vote, the Senate returned to the calendar and passed additional measures, including Calendar 121 (Public Authorities Law), Calendar 170 (Public Health Law), and Calendar 190 (Labor Law), each by comfortable margins. The chamber also adopted a resolution package honoring Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School’s boys cross country team and girls field hockey team for state championships, with Senator Tedisco introducing the guests. Later, the Senate passed Senate Print 6990A, the Civil Voice Law, which requires state agencies to conduct exit interviews for employees who resign or retire. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability, morale, and retention by standardizing a way to hear from departing workers. The bill received affirmative explanations of vote from Senator Jackson and others, and the Senate continued through the calendar after its passage.