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• on second reading, assignment, reassignment of bills and resolutions, bills resolution, conference committee
• When you talk about retention, it's a lot of it's about culture and training and those other elements
• But what we don't talk about is school culture.
• Because, following up on a previous question earlier, if we want to have a strong school culture, that
• I don't know how we fixcul school culture from Oklahoma City.

Bills: HB4420 , HB3974 , HB3016 , HB3062 , HB3021 , HB3145 , HB4128 , HB3131 , HB3015 , HB3472 , HB3453 , HB1638 , HB4126 , HB2696 , HB2710 , HB3552 , HB3031 , HB3544 , HB3521 , HB4490 , HB4488 , HB1746 , HJR1069 , HB4428 , HB4429 , HB1170 , HB3538 , HB4124 , HB3904 , HB4106 , HB2999 , HB3982 , HJR1077 , HB3464 , HB2588 , HB3462 , HB4440 , HB3674 , HB3345 , HJR1067 , HB4326 , HB4331 , HB4337 , HB4338 , HB4359 , HB4392 , HB3557 , HJR1076 , HB4003 , HB3495 , HB3497 , HB3501 , HB3505 , HB3749 , HB3011 , HB4336 , HB4346 , HJR1087 , HB3240 , HB3647 , HB3796 , HB3969 , HB3972 , HB3983 , HB3984 , HB3989 , HB3383 , HB3130 , HB4358 , HB3327 , HJR1055 , HB3386 , HJR1089 , HB3087 , HB2970 , HB3314 , HB4129 , HB4199

Keywords: reading, intervention, literacy, education, third grade retention, teacher training, funding, Strong Readers Act, tort claims, inmate housing, government immunity, public trust, private prison, emergency legislation, vision screening, binocular vision, kindergarten, elementary education, health, firearm rights

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• Madam Clerk, please read House Resolution 1019 by Representative Carr.
• Madam Clerk, please read the resolution by title only.
• Please read House Resolution 1017.
• Madam Speaker, please have the clerk read the resolution in title only.
• Madam Clerk, please read the resolution in title only.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Senate resolutions lying over. Senate resolutions lying over.
• Anything from House Resolutions, House Concurrent Resolutions, Senate Resolutions, Senate Concurrent
• That resolution comes as House Resolution 354.
• resolution.
• the resolution.

Bills: SCR59 , SCR70 , HR275 , HR279 , HR282 , HR289 , HR307 , HCR112 , SCR61 , SCR62 , SCR64 , SB121 , HR310 , HR314 , HR316 , HR317 , HR321 , HCR117 , SCR5 , SCR29 , SCR33 , SCR37 , SCR63 , SCR30 , SCR40 , SCR65 , HCR3 , HCR49 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HB54 , HB137 , HB321 , HB368 , HB386 , HB414 , HB431 , HB552 , HB555 , HB578 , HB590 , HB593 , HB618 , HB638 , HB670 , HB692 , HB707 , HB708 , HB715 , HB718 , HB732 , HB741 , HB748 , HB776 , HB796 , HB807 , HB822 , HB848 , HB856 , HB887 , HB888 , HB917 , HB921 , HB1082 , HB1243 , HB1246 , HB1 , HB2 , HB42 , HB45 , HB71 , HB79 , HB126 , HB133 , HB159 , HB213 , HB218 , HB222 , HB289 , HB291 , HB312 , HB313 , HB324 , HB352 , HB383 , HB398 , HB403 , HB429 , HB457 , HB459 , HB549 , HB571 , HB579 , HB591 , HB608 , HB616 , HB624 , HB766 , HB769 , HB783 , HB804 , HB864 , HB874 , HB909 , HB951 , HB971 , HB983 , HB1005 , HB1017 , HB1051 , HB1056 , HB1126 , HB1186 , HB1193 , HB1223 , HB1224 , HB1235 , HB1249 , SB259 , SB295 , SB312 , SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , SB441 , SB149 , HB359 , SB29 , SB43 , SB78 , HB463 , HB998 , SB197 , SB268 , SB123 , SB276 , SB326 , SB80 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HCR98 , HB284 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB625 , HB646 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1191 , HB1240 , HB1255 , SB82 , SB89 , SB97 , SB479 , HB74 , HB119 , HB134 , HB210 , HB258 , HB468 , HB784 , HB870 , HB953 , HB956 , HB1117 , HB1236 , SB42 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB341 , SB379 , SB382 , SB387 , SB401 , SB449 , SB487

Keywords: Major Richard Star Act, veterans, military retirement, disability compensation, VA benefits, combat-wounded, medically retired, military retirees, service members, veterans benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, concurrent receipt, retirement offset, combat-related disability, bipartisan support, memorial resolution, Congressional memorial, Louisiana delegation, Richard Star

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• However, we just have some resolution.
• My name is Concurrent Resolution 16.
• This resolution up.
• </c> being made in this resolution? being made in this resolution?
• Is there this resolution. It's concerts.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard SR 12/SCR 16, which asks the Department of Health to convene a task force to identify minimum professional standards for community health worker training programs. The Department of Health supported the measure and said it could take on the work with current resources. Testimony from Papa Ola Lokahi, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Community Health Worker Association, and community health workers strongly supported the resolution but urged broader task force representation, including community health workers themselves, Papa Ola Lokahi, the Hawaii Primary Care Association, the Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Community Health Worker Alliance, and community-based rural nonprofit organizations. Several testifiers also asked that community health workers make up at least half of the task force. The department indicated it had no objection to adding the requested groups, and members discussed those proposed amendments. The committee then took up SR 141/SCR 172, which requests a Department of Health working group on demolition waste reduction. Energy Justice Network and other supporters urged amendments, including use of the internationally recognized zero-waste definition and hierarchy. The committee also heard SR 165/SCR 205, which would direct the Department of Health to adopt rules setting maximum decibel levels for concerts or events at private venues in primarily residential areas. The department said it was already working on noise issues and wanted a community noise working group to address nuisances beyond current statutory categories, but members questioned the lack of specific standards, the absence of a defined working group membership, and whether the proposal would lead to broader restrictions on events. Testimony and discussion focused on concerns about noise impacts, enforcement, and the balance between community complaints and long-standing local events. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided. The hearing then moved on to SR 174/SCR 194, which would ask the Department of Health to reduce the use of disposable surgical equipment and adopt sustainable practices, but discussion of that measure was not included in the transcript excerpt.

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• It says it was resolved for 2016, and then we get past that resolution and the agency decided not to
• Senator Mead, I wanted to get a sense of the company culture part of it.
• Friedland, I wanted to get a sense of the company culture part of it.
• I just—I was, um, that was sticking out to me: the workplace culture.
• I just—I was, um, that was sticking out to me: the workplace culture. All right, thank you.

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• UC Claremont dominated the playoffs thanks to their tireless work ethic and family culture.
• UC Claremont dominated the playoffs thanks to their tireless work ethic and family culture.
• 50:45.040><c> historic</c> that include cultural sites, historic that include cultural sites, historic
• </c> heritage and cultural purposes. heritage and cultural purposes.
• </c><05:39:18.160><c> Mary</c> House Resolution 1461. Mrs. Mary House Resolution 1461. Mrs.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Clark, please read the resolution. >> Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 506, a concurrent resolution honoring
• </c> celebrate with you the resolution celebrate with you the resolution honoring<00:19:21.760><c> the
• . resolution. resolution.
• Senate Resolution Number 56, a resolution commending and congratulating the Sumrall High School Bobcat
• </c><00:39:39.320><c> read,</c> to have the entire resolution read, to have the entire resolution read

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 12 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• official position of a state agency a particular opinion referencing unconscious or implicit bias, cultural
• Diversity is recognizing everyone has different backgrounds, different cultures.
• It requires that Department of State arts and culture grant applicants certify that they will comply
• I'm speaking in opposition to this joint resolution.
• seeks to put forth. 60% of Floridians are not going to vote for this joint resolution because we've

Committee: Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability

Summary: The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service, with the motion adopted and the confirmation recommended favorably. Members then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded actuarial liability, and allows certain elected officers to elect a DROP accumulation; a technical title amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably as a committee bill. The committee then heard extensive debate and public testimony on SB 1710, which would restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion-related policies, trainings, and activities in state agencies, state-funded contractors and grantees, and medical institutions of higher education. Sponsor Senator DiCeglie said the bill is intended to prevent state agencies and contractors from using state funds for DEI programs and to limit state agencies from adopting DEI-related official positions; he also said the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s breadth and how it would affect health-related grants, public universities, historically Black institutions, recruitment, and contractor training. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and inclusion; a few supporters said DEI is ideological, can undermine merit, and should not be used by state agencies or publicly funded institutions. After debate, Senator Polsky argued the bill was confusing, overbroad, and harmful to serving diverse communities, while Senator Arrington said it was an overreach into private business and could have significant fiscal impacts. Chair Fine closed by saying DEI is political ideology and that the bill is meant to ensure government focuses on talent rather than identity. SB 1710 was then reported favorably on a roll call vote, with Senator Arrington voting no and the remaining members voting yes. The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, and heard the sponsor’s explanation of a delete-all amendment that would expand and clarify state restrictions on dealings with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, including certain nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, and grants; the amendment was adopted, and the sponsor and a witness began answering questions when the transcript cuts off.

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• And let me just say that thank you, Senator Hinojosa, for this resolution.
• So this resolution is a critical, critical start. We need to take a strong stance.
• So what this resolution does is to try to compel them to do it.
• I fully support the resolution. I really appreciate the comments of both of you.
• Fully support the resolution. I really appreciate the comments of both of you.

Bills: SCR13 , SB1248

Committee: Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Keywords: water rights, treaty compliance, Rio Grande, agriculture, drought, international water, Texas water supply, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, TPWD, harvest reports, wildlife harvest data, public information act, open records, confidentiality, hunter privacy, angler data, game animals, game birds, fur-bearing animals, nongame animals

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met without a quorum at first, then later established quorum and proceeded with testimony and votes. Senate Bill 1248, by Chair Perry, was explained as a narrow Open Records Act exception to protect harvest report location data collected through Texas Parks and Wildlife’s digital tagging system. Support testimony came from Matt Wagner of the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society, who said the bill would protect private land and sensitive biological information while preserving useful wildlife data. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending until later in the meeting. The committee then heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 13, which urges the State Department and the International Boundary and Water Commission to press Mexico to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty and deliver its share of Rio Grande water. Senator Hinojosa, farmers, municipal officials, and other witnesses described severe water shortages in South Texas, low reservoir levels, crop losses, the closure of the Valley sugar industry, and the need for alternative supplies such as desalination, reuse, and drainage-runoff projects. Members also discussed treaty enforcement, regional drought, and the role of cartels and Mexican water storage, while emphasizing that Texas must also invest in its own water infrastructure. The committee also considered Senate Bill 740, which the committee substitute amended to require the Public Utility Commission to adopt a standardized application form for system improvement charges and complete related rulemaking by September 1, 2026, applying only to applications filed on or after that date. Members discussed concerns about water wholesalers using the process to delay cases and drive up costs, and the need for more transparency and PUC resources. The committee voted to adopt the substitute and report SB 740 favorably. After returning to the earlier items, the committee voted SB 1248 out favorably and recommended it for the local and uncontested calendar, and voted SCR 13 out favorably as well. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Chair and committee, a resolution that some of you have seen before in other iterations.
• The text of the resolution is fairly short, so our presentation of it will also be fairly short, but
• I urge lawmakers to support Senate Joint Resolution 1.
• Chair and Senator, I'm going to stick to the content of this resolution.
• It's not part of this resolution, specifically. Mr.

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

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• partnership and supporting Taiwan's international participation by introducing or adopting related resolutions
• Therefore... ...cultural and technological collaboration.
• organizations, including the UN system, the WHO, ICAO, UNFCCC, and Interpol, and recognize that UNGA Resolution
• of Foreign Affairs, and Director of the Congressional Liaison Division in the Taipei Economic and Cultural
• They look forward to leveraging their dedication to music and decorative arts to further bridge the cultural

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and a proclamation recognizing and strengthening Arizona’s relationship with Taiwan. The proclamation highlighted Taiwan’s trade and economic ties to Arizona, bipartisan legislative support for Taiwan over many years, and support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. Members also welcomed Taiwanese diplomatic guests and noted plans for a bipartisan Arizona-Taiwan caucus and a future Taiwan consulate in Phoenix. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered a series of Senate bills. Among the measures advanced were SB 1004, SB 1012, SB 1040, SB 1049, SB 1168, SB 1326, SB 1021, SB 1052, SB 1172, SB 1188, SB 1212, SB 1346, SB 1452, and SB 1494, with several amended. Topics included law enforcement tracking of homeless sex offenders, spousal maintenance, election/government accountability, hyperbaric oxygen therapy in assisted living, re-credentialing timelines, controlled substance scheduling, vaccine-related concerns, Access fraud prevention, transportation fixes, and protections against patient brokering. Some members raised objections to SB 1049, SB 1021, SB 1212, and SB 1346, citing fairness, separation of powers, public health, and budget concerns, but the bills still advanced. After the Committee of the Whole report was adopted, the House moved several bills to third reading and voted on them. SB 1164, SB 1174, SB 1189, and SB 1754 passed overwhelmingly or unanimously, while SB 1413 failed 2-48 after members argued it contained a significant change to moving-violation liability and restitution that had not been clearly reflected in the bill materials. The House later reconsidered the failed vote on SB 1413 and then adjourned until Monday, April 20, 2026.

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• partnership and supporting Taiwan's international participation by introducing or adopting related resolutions
• Therefore... ...cultural and technological collaboration.
• organizations, including the UN system, the WHO, ICAO, UNFCCC, and Interpol, and recognize that UNGA Resolution
• of Foreign Affairs, and Director of the Congressional Liaison Division in the Taipei Economic and Cultural
• and look forward to leveraging their dedication to music and decorative arts to further bridge the cultural

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The secretary will report Senate Resolution 69. Senate Resolution 69.
• Senator Murphy moved to adopt Senate Resolution 69. To the resolution, Senator Murphy.
• </c><00:24:38.000><c> is</c> Times are changing and the culture is Times are changing and the culture
• </c> resolution that just came to the floor. resolution that just came to the floor.
• , resolution, resolution, so<01:57:07.240><c> we</c><01:57:07.400><c> can</c><01:57:07.560><c> do</c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The clerk will report the resolution. House Resolution 1135.
• house resolution 1128 the resolution house resolution 1128 expressing<02:20:37.280><c> the</c><02:20
• </c> the resolution. the resolution.
• The clerk will report the title of the resolution: House Calendar Number 68, House Resolution 1131, resolution
• The resolution is adopted.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Representative Moore, on your resolution, please.
• I hope you have seen and read the resolution.
• And that's what the resolution does.
• Members, this is House Concurrent Resolution 100.
• House Resolution 73 by Representative Charles Owen.

Bills: HR73 , HR272 , HR273 , HR278 , HCR91 , HCR99 , HCR100 , HCR111 , HB255 , HB261 , HB328 , HB378 , HB479 , HB517 , HB564 , HB778 , HB1090 , SB135 , SB278 , SB448

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Keywords: domestic abuse, protective orders, victim protection, Louisiana State Law Institute, mandatory procedures, parental discipline, corporal punishment, child abuse, cruelty to juveniles, juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, child welfare, DCFS, Office of Juvenile Justice, reasonable discipline, parental rights, family law, law enforcement reports, abuse allegations, single-parent households

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• incentivizing those long-termers so that you don't lose that valuable leadership and, quite frankly, a cultural
• That valuable leadership and, quite frankly, a cultural history too quickly.
• But I do like your bill and your resolution. Thank you. Thank you.
• But I do like your bill and your resolution. Thank you. Thank you.

Bills: SB25 , SB250 , HB22 , HB27 , HB33 , HB47 , HB233 , HB290 , HB308 , HB324 , HB382 , HB533 , HB559 , HB575 , HB980 , HB1157 , HB1207 , HB1236 , HCR45

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: registrar of voters, parish registrar, chief deputy registrar, confidential assistant, election administration, elections, salary schedule, compensation, merit evaluation, population-based pay, census-based pay, Department of State, Secretary of State, State Board of Election Supervisors, redistricting, senate districts, Senate District 33, Senate District 34, Senate District 35, precincts

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• and it's very simple and under current law, the League's cities and towns may act an ordinance or resolution
• and it's very simple and under current law, the League's cities and towns may act an ordinance or resolution
• They are not a resolution.
• They are not a resolution.

Bills: SB23 , SB71 , SB105 , SB109 , SB115 , SB131 , SB148 , SB165 , SB23 , SB71 , SB105 , SB109 , SB115 , SB131 , SB148 , SB165

Committee: Senate County and Municipal Government

Keywords: law enforcement, taser, restrained individuals, police procedures, civil rights, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees

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• Gonzalez to explain the resolution.
• Cultural diversity supports restaurants, small businesses, and it will eventually expel anyone who looks
• Many different cultures live here, including Chinese people and other Asian people.
• And I told her that's fine, but I still prefer the culture in Texas and the way Texans treat each other
• This commission would also study and review the economic, legal, cultural, and educational impacts of

Bills: HB256 , HCR19 , HB256 , HB1308 , HB1554 , HB1743 , HB2308 , HB2351 , HB2858 , HB3676 , HB3784 , HB4312 , HB4552 , HB4823 , HB4852 , HB5007 , HB5010 , HB5520 , HB5524 , HCR19

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags

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• , but we should have done a resolution, a simple resolution to Congress telling them to the worker visa
• to the pool of immigrants, people that are willing to come over and say, I should have done that resolution
• But House Bill 3784 gives Texas a starting point. for developing policy and cultural efforts to reverse
• to be very regarded about, as it relates to our intervention, is parental rights. family rights, cultural
• at The, what's going on with. where we are and what we're trying to do is get it back. kind of the culture

Bills: HB256 , HB1308 , HB1554 , HB1743 , HB2308 , HB2351 , HB2858 , HB3676 , HB3784 , HB4312 , HB4552 , HB4823 , HB4852 , HB5007 , HB5010 , HB5520 , HB5524 , HCR19 , HB256 , HCR19

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: E-verify, employment verification, illegal employment, state contracts, government entities, license suspension, immigration compliance, state grant funding, E-Verify, compliance, penalties, immigration, government contracts, employee status, state contractors, E-verify program, legally present, employment practices, legal services, public money

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• There is a resolution. I recognize the member from Clay, Representative Kehler.
• 11 federally recognized tribal nations, including the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples, whose history, cultures
• resilience and leadership in areas such as environmental stewardship, education, public health, and cultural
• preservation. and cultural preservation.
• Month in the State of Minnesota and encourages all Minnesotans to honor and celebrate the histories, cultures