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• Family, school, and extracurricular activities are like three supportive legs of a chair.
• She expressed that. She couldn't locate it on the keyboard, and Christine couldn't help her.
• And it creates a situation where any time a trans student expresses their identity in almost any way,
• And it creates a situation where any time a trans student expresses their identity in almost any way,
• Out of 17 children, school employees were actively deceiving parents of 10 of them.

Bills: HB2020, HB2032, HB2033, HB2249, HB2313, HB2318, HB2378, HCR2003

Keywords: interference, disruption, educational institutions, public order, conduct rules, statewide assessment, student testing, academic standards, third grade reading, reading retention, promotion and retention, school accountability, assessment window, testing window, test scores, school report cards, nontest data, graduation rates, dropout rates, education data privacy

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• Chair, has the association consulted, advised, or expressed concern about this problem with Congress
• our customers in trying to not only prevent, but also helping them recover funds from fraudulent activity
• different branch than her normal branch, where somebody might not be as familiar with her or her activity
• Bankers have probably spent a lot of time filling out suspicious activity reports on their efforts to
• Spend a lot of time filling out suspicious activity reports on their efforts to prevent and stop crime

Summary: A joint House-Senate Insurance and Commerce meeting focused on the growing threat of financial fraud in Arkansas, with members hearing from bankers, regulators, law enforcement, AARP, and mortgage and insurance industry representatives. Witnesses described a wide range of scams, including spoofed bank calls and texts, fake websites and social media impersonation, romance and investment scams, business email compromise, gift card fraud, check fraud, wire fraud, reverse mortgage scams, and crypto kiosk schemes. Several speakers emphasized that fraud is increasingly organized, technology-driven, and amplified by artificial intelligence, and that seniors are disproportionately targeted and often suffer the largest losses. Testimony highlighted both prevention and recovery efforts. Bankers said institutions spend heavily on training, customer education, and fraud detection, but often cannot stop losses once customers have been convinced to authorize transfers. The Attorney General’s office described its Consumer Protection Division, a new Financial Fraud Task Force, and examples of recovering funds quickly from crypto kiosk and wire fraud cases. The State Bank Department and Securities Department said Arkansas’s 2025 crypto ATM legislation and related education requirements have helped, and they urged continued public education. The Insurance Department reported major insurance-fraud trends, including fake insurance cards, forged policies, premium-finance schemes, and staged auto accidents, and said it prosecutes these cases aggressively. Members asked about reporting scams, the security of tap payments, how fraud losses are tracked, the role of crypto kiosks, and whether Arkansas should pursue model legislation or stronger action against telecom and social media companies. Witnesses said tap payments are generally safer than chip or swipe, that crypto transfers are often unrecoverable, and that spoofed caller ID and impersonation ads remain major problems. Paul Benda of the American Bankers Association urged state and federal action against telecom and social media platforms and supported national scam legislation. No new bills were voted on at the meeting, but members approved the November 3, 2025 minutes and several witnesses offered to share model legislation, consumer education materials, and state-by-state fraud data with the committee.

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• I'm here today representing the Department of Finance and Administration to express a concern that we
• and presenter just for clarification you all had this discussion at the table where both of you expressed
• suggestion was received very well by DFA, who felt that that was a more clear description of the activity
• And, you know, Sierra County, Doña Ana County, I think also is seeing some economic activity because
• And, you know, Sierra County, Doniana County, I think also is seeing some economic activity because of

Bills: HB2, SB193, SB132, SB35, SB145

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, SB193, acequia, community ditch, irrigation works construction fund, water infrastructure, ditch infrastructure, irrigation, New Mexico water law, agricultural water, farmers, Rio Grande, acequia association, forest land protection revolving fund, state fund transfer, irrigation projects

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• activity changed after passage of TCJA and what could possibly happen if we didn't extend it?
• If they instead engaged in some of that activity abroad and And had that activity recognized in a low-tax
• And so what that does is it encourages that activity to occur abroad rather than domestically.
• located, thereby increasing the benefit. of that activity occurring here.
• Largely for the purpose of having its activities taxed abroad rather than domestically.

Keywords: nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations

Summary: The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.

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• There had been no previous reports of the safety, efficacy, or biological activity of Ibogaine in this
• The activity of this is much like a dreamlike state of consciousness behind closed doors.
• I spent most of my time on active duty in the 3rd Special Forces Group.
• But I did want to express our gratitude to Representative Pierson for bringing this bill forward.
• We are looking actively to set up manufacturing facilities outside of California.

Bills: HB 44, HB 2200, HB 1612, HB 2747, HB 2038, HB 3717, HB 1431, HB 3800, HB 3801, HB 3560, HB 3246

Keywords: HB 44, Life of the Mother Act, abortion exceptions, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, fetal survival, Texas abortion law, abortion ban, physician liability, health care provider, disciplinary action, aiding and abetting, emergency abortion, obstetric care

Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.

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• prevention uh the 2024 import activity prevention uh the 2024 import activity report<00:25:48.000
• people so then the five in active people so then the five in active recruitment<00:30:57.559>
• , border, and post-border activities.
• So our activities on Oʻahu has remained trapping.
• you know are doing whatever activities you know are doing whatever activities we're<02:10:23.520

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House and Senate agriculture committees met on January 17, 2025, for an informational briefing on biosecurity and invasive species; Chair Kahaloa opened by noting there would be no public testimony. Members introduced themselves, and the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC) program manager Chelsea Arnot outlined the purpose of the briefing and the statewide impacts of invasive species, citing examples such as coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ant, coquí frogs, albizia, and mosquito-borne disease. She emphasized that biosecurity requires coordinated action across state departments, counties, federal agencies, universities, and communities, and highlighted HISC’s role in funding interagency projects, island invasive species committees, research, outreach, and early detection efforts. Arnot and HISC representatives described major funding and program needs, including a requested $4.25 million increase to HISC to raise its baseline budget to $10 million, support island committee operations, research, biocontrol, marine biosecurity, surveillance, and staffing. They also requested $500,000 for the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab, saying it is critical to invasive ant research and little fire ant response. The briefing also noted HISC’s leverage of federal dollars, including a $4.6 million REPI award with HISC providing the match, and cited successful collaborative eradications and responses, including veiled chameleons on Maui, axis deer on Hawaiʻi Island, and a 2023 coconut rhinoceros beetle response on Maui that prevented further spread. Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture officials then discussed implementation of updated administrative rules effective January 20, 2025, which permanently restrict movement of coconut rhinoceros beetle host material and give the department stronger authority to stop movement of infested material. They reported 2024 import activity of about 50,000 ship and aircraft arrivals, inspection/clearance of 20 million pieces, and 16,000 interceptions, with additional staffing from Act 231 expected to increase interceptions. They also described Act 231 funding and current spending status: about 65% obligated and 52% encumbered, with some funds tied to contracts for CRB and little fire ant response, plus an $800,000 green-waste hauling RFP that had to be reissued because of a flaw. The department said 580 Oʻahu homes and 290 Hawaiʻi Island homes are slated for little fire ant treatment, while Maui and Kauaʻi will focus on survey and outreach. Members questioned how homes are selected for subsidized treatment, whether HISC and the island invasive species committees received Act 231 support, and whether the state should direct how contracted funds are prioritized. Representative Martin raised concerns that the RFP limited eligibility to private pest control companies and excluded more experienced entities such as the Hawaiʻi Ant Lab. Department officials said they would follow up on prioritization and funding details, and noted that emergency proclamations and procurement flexibility could help with rapid response and hiring during invasive species emergencies.

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• Arts and culture are powerful tools for community engagement, identity, expression, and economic growth
• Our youth activities, they need activities for summertime, same as a sing toaya that I seen hundreds
• Our youth activities, they need activities for summertime, same as a sing toaya that I seen hundreds
• Youth activities, they need activities for summertime, same as a sing toaya that I seen hundreds and
• <01:09:53.759> public participate as the active public participate as the active public gathering

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I mean, they do—the AG does express the opinion that he thinks the feds would pay for the cost of it,
• c> the<00:28:00.480> opinion<00:28:00.799> that<00:28:00.919> he AG does Express
• the opinion that he AG does Express the opinion that he thinks<00:28:01.559> the<00:28:01.720
• <00:28:51.279> the<00:28:51.440> same<00:28:52.279> uh<00:28:52.480> activity
• sort of feel like the same uh activity sort of feel like the same uh activity could<00:28:53.360

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 313 and, on motion by Representative Perez, voted to retain the bill because members felt it needed further work and was not ready for final action. The motion passed 18-0, and no further action was taken on the bill. House Bill 391, an anti-SLAPP measure, was then discussed; supporters said it addressed a real problem and should move forward, while opponents raised concerns that it was too broad, could affect criminal cases, and might create procedural complications. The committee voted 18-0 to retain HB 391 as well, and it was placed on consent. The committee next considered House Bill 462, establishing a cause of action for unwarranted video imaging of residential properties. Representative McFarland moved OTP, saying the bill raised First Amendment and property-rights concerns. The motion passed 18-0, and the bill was also placed on consent. The committee then turned to House Bill 509, which would require reporting on forfeitures. Supporters argued the information was useful for future legislation, while opponents said the reporting would be costly, duplicative, and potentially split data across fiscal years. The committee voted 11-7 to recommend OTP, with a minority of members opposed. House Bill 520, authorizing Department of Education hearing officers to issue subpoenas, drew the most extended debate. Supporters argued DOE needed the same tools other agencies have, while opponents said DOE already had access to needed information, the Attorney General could handle subpoenas, and the bill would create an unbalanced process and raise due process and student-record concerns. Representative Tur offered Amendment 0842H to shift subpoena power from DOE hearing officers to the Attorney General; after debate, the amendment failed 10-8. The transcript cuts off as the committee begins the roll call on the underlying bill after rejecting the amendment.

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• Therefore, or against this bill to express your experience, your thoughts, what is happening in districts
• We want to express to them our condolences. Thank you.
• And many of them have expressed to me their need to make sure that we are centering mental health and
• Limits opportunities for positive activities like leadership, arts, volunteering, work, and sports.
• Such as, were they able to get enrolled in extracurricular activities?

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In the cases that I've read or looked at, it’s when people, in the most recent ones, are actively saying
• preserving the full context of the witness's testimony, including tone, demeanor, and physical expression
• Consent must be voluntary and active.
• Thank you for your leadership over the governor's operations and for stopping all these activities across
• I am here to express my opposition to this bill. ...I've discussed it with four grand juries recently

Bills: HB75, HB108

Keywords: building standards, youth camps, floodplains, safety regulations, environmental policies, drainage utilities, flood management, land use regulation, county authority, drainage fees, 1185, senate, all

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• ><00:03:35.400> to college race equity and I'm here to college race equity and I'm here to express
• > support<00:03:36.879> for<00:03:37.120> including<00:03:37.560> the express
• our support for including the express our support for including the higher<00:03:38.120> education
• ><00:03:45.120> manip<00:03:45.480> has<00:03:45.599> been<00:03:45.920> actively
• 20 years manip has been actively 20 years manip has been actively involved<00:03:46.920> in

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We'll now move to anyone else in the room that would like to express their support.
• We'll now move to anyone else in the committee room that would like to express their opposition.
• We'll now move to anyone else in the room that would like to express your support.
• But should the bill move forward, we have been active in other states and have continued to advocate
• Is there anyone else here that would like to express their opposition?

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• conform with the provisions and express conform with the provisions and express or<03:21:48.239>
• Alabama has been active in this arena since 2023.
• Alabama has been active in just Texas.
• camera on and activated. camera on and activated. understand<04:50:29.040> that<04:50:29.200
• The plan was<05:24:53.040> activated.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• You have an active shooter.
• Only active units can communicate.
• I don't know why it wasn't as actively spread out, but we're doing that now.
• If it's an active assailant on the school grounds, they press that button.
• If it's an active assailant on the school grounds, they press that button.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It could mean a personal apology, an explanation, or accepting expressions of pain and anger.
• We have hospitals refusing to engage in this activity right now?
• It says we’re expressing one, so we’re going to exclude the other. Otherwise, it’s surplusage.”
• support for... ...and also wanted to express support for S. 1114 and S. 1124, and also wanted to express
• Both Jennifers expressed fear of their abusers.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on several Judiciary bills, with the largest portion focused on S. 1178/H. 2052 to reduce mass incarceration and end life without parole. People incarcerated at MCI Framingham, MCI Norfolk, and NCCI Gardner described personal growth, rehabilitation, restorative justice work, family separation, and the belief that parole eligibility after long sentences would better reflect public safety and human development. Speakers emphasized that life without parole removes hope and can undermine rehabilitation, while supporters argued that many lifers are older, less likely to reoffend, and could contribute positively if given a chance at parole review. Committee members did not take votes during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on S. 1139 to restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims involving tobacco use, with Sen. Keenan explaining that a recent SJC decision had cut off claims where the injured person did not sue within three years before death. He said the bill would restore families’ ability to seek redress in cases involving long-latency tobacco harms like COPD. Another major topic was S. 1205, which would add abusive litigation to the definition of coercive control in domestic violence law; Sen. Michael Moore said the bill would stop abusers from using repeated court filings to harass and financially burden survivors. The committee also took up S. 1114 on automatic record sealing, with Sen. Friedman and others arguing that the current petition-based process is slow, burdensome, and disproportionately harms people with criminal records, especially Black and Latino residents. Testimony also supported H. 1965/S. 1132 on compensation for wrongful conviction, with advocates and sponsors describing a faster administrative claims process, transitional support, and higher compensation without the current cap. Sen. Payano testified for S. 1241 to expand educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults, saying education reduces recidivism and improves reentry outcomes. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on S. 2522, an update to Massachusetts’ shield law for reproductive and gender-affirming care. Sen. Friedman, the Attorney General’s office, and DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said the bill is needed to strengthen protections against out-of-state legal attacks, protect patient and provider data, clarify enforcement authority, and add a state-level EMTALA-style emergency care requirement. Committee members asked detailed questions about prescription labeling, the prescription monitoring program, attorney discipline, custody and full faith and credit issues, and whether the bill’s enforcement language could create unintended limits or conflicts. The Attorney General’s office said it would provide follow-up written testimony on several technical questions.

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• Second, in this bill, in Minnesota, we do not know the full scope of how often active shooter threats
• So this bill’s sections two and three require schools to report information regarding active shooter
• only required to report these active only required to report these active shooter<00:08:37.440><
• So I would just want to express thanks to Miss Reer for the statistics she called out and Mr.
• <00:28:55.360> thanks So I would just want to express thanks So I would just want to express

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In both Oregon and Washington, D.C., leaders in both major parties have expressed concerns over the years
• including making the location data of Oregonians, whether they're seeking health care services, expressing
• including making the location data of Oregonians, whether they're seeking health care services, expressing
• So some other important activities our program is pursuing include connecting data activities to ongoing
• Next, a few updates on our geographic information activities that my team and I are working on.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The committee held a series of informational briefings on information management and technology issues. It first heard from ACLU representatives on data privacy, who argued that Oregon should strengthen protections against private data brokers, government purchases of personal data, reverse warrants, automatic license plate readers, and local police surveillance. They urged data minimization, limits on data sales and retention, and broader transparency and accountability measures. Members asked about practical uses of license plate readers, state sales of data, and how Oregon’s approach compares with other states; the presenters said similar proposals have been adopted elsewhere, including data minimization in Maryland and a state version of the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act in Montana. The committee then received a detailed update from the Department of Administrative Services and Enterprise Information Services on licensing system modernization for 14 boards and commissions with the most immediate need. DAS said it is seeking a shared procurement approach through an RFP that would create either one scalable system or two tiers of systems, depending on agency needs and security requirements, with contracts expected by September. Committee members emphasized the need for a more unified, user-friendly statewide login and service experience for businesses and residents, and raised concerns about small agencies “figuring it out on their own” without sufficient cybersecurity or technical expertise. EIS said it is overseeing the investment review, security and architecture review, and future implementation planning, and noted that multiple agency requests may still come back to the legislature in the next session. The committee also discussed a revised cybersecurity incident notification concept. Staff explained that the earlier bill had raised stakeholder concerns, so the co-chairs directed further interim work with the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and other local government and K-12 stakeholders. The goal is a narrower, voluntary “911-style” notification process that would let public bodies alert peers and potentially receive assistance after cyber incidents; a temporary voluntary process is being tested now, with a work group developing language for possible 2027 consideration. Finally, the committee heard updates from the new state chief data officer on data governance, data sharing, geospatial work, and the state transparency website, followed by a briefing on data centers from NCSL and the Technology Association of Oregon. The data officer described efforts to expand data inventories, data governance plans, data literacy, and interagency sharing, along with statewide aerial imagery, geospatial standards, and the open data portal. The data center discussion focused on national and state trends, including rapid growth in data centers, rising electricity and water demand, and legislative responses such as new rate classes, reporting requirements, and cost-allocation rules to protect ratepayers. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• She's in the audience today and has just been a real big help to me with constituent engagement and activity
• I also want to express gratitude to the chairman for having the foresight during our last hearing to
• House Substitute 1 passes with House House Substitute 1 passes with favorable<00:14:20.760> expression
• the same shall pass favorable expression the same shall pass on<00:14:22.959> the<00:14:23.040
• of opinion that same should expression of opinion that same should pass<00:20:13.600> on<00:20

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call: 0:00 Bills for Consideration: 26RS HB 94 – 2:40 26RS HB 307 – 15:00 Adjournment: 20:15, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Postsecondary Education met with a quorum, welcomed new member Representative Beverly Chester-Burton, and recognized interns in attendance. The committee then took up House Bill 94, which would require the Council on Postsecondary Education to host an online transfer portal for students, require annual university updates to transfer data, and convene academic officers to study and report on streamlining high-demand pathways such as teaching and nursing. Representative Vanessa Grossl said the bill was revised in response to prior concerns and emphasized that the goal was to improve transparency, reduce time to degree, and lower student debt. Travis Powell of CPE supported the measure, saying the portal and study would improve transparency and help identify barriers to transfer. The committee adopted the committee substitute for House Bill 94 and then passed the bill out favorably by roll call vote, sending it to the House floor. The committee also reconsidered House Bill 307, dealing with proactive postsecondary admissions, after earlier discussion and additional meetings. Chair James Tipton explained that the new substitute made several changes, including addressing a FERPA concern by having KDE share student information directly with universities, limiting social security number use to the last four digits plus date of birth, and adding provisions for KIA to include a link or QR code to the common online application in KEYS scholarship notifications. Members adopted House Committee Substitute 3 for House Bill 307, with Representative Stalker noting support for the social security number change. The committee then passed House Bill 307 as amended with a favorable recommendation to the House floor. No other substantive actions were taken.

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• We did add certain individuals in there: the children of active military service, also children that
• I think we have a lot of, forgive the expression, but they still have to come down and kiss the ring
• I think we have a lot of, they still forgive the expression, but they still have to come down.
• I think we have a lot of, they still forgive the expression, but they still have to come down and kiss
• This ensures consistency in the law protecting the educational activity, not just the location.

Summary: The Senate Education Committee met to hear several education-related measures. It reported favorably, without objection, on House Bill 1215, which would transfer certain removed historical statues and monuments to the Office of State Parks, prohibit re-erection in the parish where they were removed, and require interpretive signage. The committee also advanced House Bill 682, which creates a school guardian program for honorably discharged veterans employed or contracted by local school systems or charter schools; testimony emphasized that guardians would be unarmed, trained, and used for mentoring and school safety. House Bill 1079, giving enrollment preferences in charter schools to children in early childhood programs, military families, foster children, and children in custody disputes, was also reported favorably, as was House Concurrent Resolution 81, directing the Department of Education to study options for districts facing declining enrollment. The committee then took up House Bill 1084, which would allow public postsecondary institutions to raise tuition and mandatory fees by up to 15 percent annually, with higher increases requiring Board of Supervisors approval. The bill drew extended debate over affordability, TOPS, student retention, and whether universities should have more autonomy to set prices. Members raised concerns about fee burdens on families and whether the state should first study the issue; supporters argued the bill would increase transparency and let institutions respond to funding needs and market conditions. Senator Mazzell offered an amendment lowering the cap from 15 percent to 10 percent, and the committee adopted the amendment before reporting the bill favorably as amended. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 342, which would shift the burden of proof in special education due process hearings from parents to local education agencies. The author and parents testified that the current system places an unfair burden on families of children with disabilities, who often lack access to records and legal resources, and that schools already control the documentation and should have to show compliance with IEP obligations. Jefferson Parish school officials opposed the bill, arguing it would increase legal costs, require more staff and attorney time, and potentially lead to more hearings; they also questioned the fiscal note. The Legislative Fiscal Office said the fiscal impact was indeterminable, and the committee continued hearing testimony from parents and school representatives as the transcript ended.

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• They were actively telling their athletes to stay away from a coach from another school because they
• app, DNGG, which is no longer in use, but thousands of other apps with the same intent are still active
• So sometimes these properties, Senator Paxton, they're dormant and they're not active for periods of
• I just wanted to express again. And some of the solutions to follow up with my time.
• And I think we are here, I'm here because we wanted to express solutions to the bill and just to talk

Bills: SB604, SB843, SB1636, SB2395, SB571, SB1224, SB1832, SB2392, SB747, SB2623, SB2624, SB2185

Keywords: bonds, education funding, Texas Permanent School Fund, financial transparency, speculative rating, school funding, deferred maintenance, tax revenue, education budget, school districts, education, finance, Texas Education Code, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension