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• Four, develop guidelines and best practices for virtual delivery of instruction, including any days or
• remote learning days.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• especially important to the business community because research and development fuels progress in virtually
• Her husband's car was under his name, and when he unexpectedly passed away, she learned that she was

Bills: SB263, SB467, SB850, SB1030, SB1352, SB1453, SB2064, SB2206, SB2779, SJR84

Keywords: SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights

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• Virtually strike her name. Ward Johnson. Is Ms. Ward Johnson on the floor of the House?
• I learned a lot. I even served here as a staffer in the early 70s.

Bills: HR33, HR138, HR200, HR243, HR267, HR307, HR353, HR383, HR443, HR446, HR449, HR451, HR453, HR457, HR459, HR460, HR461, HR462, HR464, HR466, HR467, HR474, HR475, HR477, HR479, HR481, HR482, HR483, HR484, HR486, HR487, HR490, HR491, HR497, HR502, HR505, HR509, HR510, HR511, HR512, HR513, HR515, HR516, HR527, HR531, HR532, HR541, HR542, HR547, HR548, HR549, HR550, HR555, HR557, HR564, HR568, HR574, HR575, HR576, HR577, HR578, HR580, HR584, HR586, HR587, HR588, HR589, HR594, HR595, HR597, HR599, HR606, HR607, HR608, HR609, HR610, HR611, HR612, HR613, HR615, HR616, HR617, HR619, HR620, HCR65, HCR119, HR434, HR447, HR450, HR454, HR455, HR458, HR463, HR476, HR478, HR488, HR489, HR492, HR496, HR499, HR522, HR523, HR524, HR533, HR534, HR535, HR536, HR537, HR539, HR546, HR552, HR553, HR554, HR556, HR579, HR582, HR598

Keywords: autism, neurodiversity, awareness, acceptance, public health, HR 138, H.R. 138, House Resolution, Texas House, 89th Texas Legislature, Susan Christian, Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events, MOSE, retirement resolution, congratulatory resolution, ceremonial resolution, Houston, special events, city events, civic events

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• Today we're here to learn more about the U.S.
• which we call ANEP or A-N-E, connect students to. culture to keep them motivated and engaged in learning
• For this situation, the staff was able to help this student transition to virtual Edmond by securing
• Alright, see I'm learning slowly.
• And we learn from one another.

Keywords: Native education, Department of Education, federal funding, testimony, treaty obligations, public schools, educational policies, Indigenous students

Summary: The meeting focused on the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education towards Native students, highlighting the importance of federal education programs that satisfy treaty obligations to Native communities. Various witnesses testified about the impact of educational policies designed to support Native students who primarily attend public schools. Concerns were voiced over recent proposals that could potentially undermine these programs, citing the role of federal funding in ensuring successful educational outcomes for Native youth. The chair of the committee emphasized the need for continued federal support and attention to the unique educational challenges faced by Indigenous populations.

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• In working on this bill, I've learned that homeowners insurance often excludes this type of remediation
• In working on this bill, I've learned that homeowners insurance often excludes this type of remediation
• It requires one virtual site visit for grants under $50,000, one in-person monitoring visit for grants
• small ones could do virtual for small ones and<03:24:35.320> the<03:24:35.400> criteria
• Lines 1.10, conduct one virtual Lines 1.10, conduct one virtual monitoring<03:30:05.280> visit

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Just like us, they're learning as we go to build these cases up to give them the most power that we can
• I mean, we're learning as we go. We're figuring out how they're doing what they're doing.
• This also means that we've learned about some of the challenges that law enforcement has in communicating
• of the interesting things that I think was discussed in this panel maybe a year ago was that the virtual
• Well, to know that specifically, that's going to be virtually impossible.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Please raise your hand, I guess, virtually, to be recognized.
• I'm going to let Sean organize that because I believe everyone is on virtually.
• If anyone wants to speak, maybe raise their virtual hand. Is that a function they can use?
• If anyone wants to speak, maybe raise their virtual hand. Is that a function they can use?
• Please raise your virtual hand. Otherwise, you just heard the email address. There we go.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Massachusetts Youth Sports Working Group held a public hearing and working group meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, then consider final recommendations from its subcommittees. The group unanimously approved the minutes from the April 27 public hearing and the April 7 working group meeting. It then discussed and adopted a health and safety protocol recommendation that broadens the state’s authority to set youth sports protocols beyond concussions to include injuries and other health risks, including weather-related issues such as heat, and potentially emergency action planning. The discussion noted testimony from athletic trainers supporting expanded concussion protections, heat rules, and event-specific emergency response planning. The group also approved two recommendations from the subcommittee on parents, money, sports, and facilities. The first would direct the state agency overseeing youth sports to ensure facilities and organizations do not ban parents or family members from recording youth sports events, in response to concerns about private entities restricting filming and requiring paid streaming services. The second would direct the agency to work across state government to create a grant program offering low- to zero-interest capital funding for organizations or facilities that meet youth sports access benchmarks, with members emphasizing equitable access and responsible use of public resources. After the votes, the chair opened the floor for any additional topics and public testimony. No members of the public chose to speak, though attendees were invited to submit written testimony by email. A working group member asked whether the subcommittees had completed their work, and staff said no further subcommittee work was anticipated, with the next meeting expected to focus on the final report. The meeting then adjourned by unanimous roll-call vote.

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• Learning Academy Charter School.
• <00:11:19.360> Learning<00:11:19.760> Academy from the Virtual Learning Academy from
• the Virtual Learning Academy Charter<00:11:20.560> School.
• So most of them really want a loaded chamber, but the first thing that anyone learns about firearms is
• history we should have already learned history we should have already learned from.<00:46:38.800

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• She loved learning.
• She's learning again. Her test scores are now up.
• She gets to learn about God, learn about morals, learn about values, Christian values that we'd like
• She's learning again. Her test scores are now up.
• She gets to learn about God, learn about morals, learning about values, Christian values that we'd like

Summary: The committee met for public testimony on the Finance budget, with the main discussion focused first on funding for disability services and then on the LA GATOR scholarship program. Several individuals testified in support of fully funding Families Helping Families and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS), describing how advocacy, transition services, and direct support workers help people with disabilities access education, employment, and independent living. Witnesses urged the committee to preserve or increase state general funds to draw down federal matching dollars, and provider groups said current reimbursement rates and staffing shortages are leaving agencies in deficit, creating waitlists, overtime costs, and difficulty retaining workers. Committee members thanked the speakers and noted that the testimony would be used to compare the governor’s, House, and remaining budget requests. The committee then heard extensive testimony in support of increasing funding for the LA GATOR scholarship program. Supporters included policy groups, school leaders, parents, and students who argued that the program expands educational choice, helps low-income and special-needs students find schools that fit their needs, and should be fully funded at the level of demonstrated demand. Speakers from Catholic and Christian schools said GATOR funding had helped students thrive academically and spiritually, but that shortfalls left many eligible students without awards, hurt kindergarten enrollment, and forced schools to raise private donations to cover gaps. Several witnesses emphasized that the program is not a zero-sum attack on public schools, but a way to let education dollars follow students. A few committee questions focused on the fiscal impact and on whether choice programs improve outcomes without harming public schools. Testimony cited enrollment growth, parent demand, and data from other states to argue that school choice can improve student and parent outcomes and may also strengthen traditional public schools through competition. No votes or formal actions were taken during the public testimony portion of the meeting.

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• And if I may, I also have Senator Paul Mark who's joining us virtually online today. Oh, and Rep.
• And so I'm trying as hard as I can to learn how to support that. But I'm also great...
• And I think there was, you know, things we could learn from that process.
• And I think there was, you know, things we could learn from that process.
• But independently, different agencies are identifying, like, they’re learning themselves.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Ways and Means held a public FY27 budget hearing at Barnstable Town Hall, with opening remarks emphasizing the Cape and Islands’ seasonal infrastructure, housing, transportation, workforce, and digital needs. The hearing began with testimony from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, which outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s budget priorities for job training, apprenticeship, youth employment, reentry programs, and unemployment insurance modernization. The secretary highlighted proposed funding for the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, Career Technical Initiative, YouthWorks, reentry workforce development, and services for young adults with disabilities, along with a proposal to streamline youth work permits. Members also discussed the unemployment trust fund, the COVID assessment on employers, rising unemployment, and the need to improve DUA customer service and claims processing. Committee members asked about job seeker barriers such as child care, housing, transportation, and out-migration of young workers, as well as how to keep Cape Cod graduates and seasonal workers in the region. The administration said its strategy is to pair training with broader affordability investments and to expose students to career pathways earlier, including through middle school, early childhood STEM, YouthWorks, pre-apprenticeships, and Building Pathways. Senators and representatives also raised concerns about regional funding disparities, especially for Hampshire Franklin MassHire, and the administration said it is reviewing MassHire funding and service equity through a policy committee and statewide workforce board. On unemployment assistance, officials reported major improvements in wait times and claims processing, but said they are still working through backlogs and staffing challenges while maintaining program integrity. The committee then heard testimony from the Executive Office of Economic Development. The secretary described House 2 as a fiscally restrained budget with no new taxes or fees, while preserving core programs and using the Mass Leads Act tools to support competitiveness. EOED’s proposal included funding for the Community One Stop for Growth, rural economic development, social enterprise operating grants, regional economic development organizations, the Workforce Investment Trust Fund, Community Workforce Partnerships, Pathmaker, advanced manufacturing training, life sciences, innovation vouchers, AI initiatives, small business assistance, and tourism and live theater support. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation also testified on its FY27 request, focusing on consumer protection, licensing, banking, insurance, and public safety regulation. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Committee members may, members of the public can participate either in person or virtual through Zoom
• The public may participate virtually by registering via the meeting link that is posted on the General
• I believe he's online virtually: Mr.
• Attendees who pre-registered virtually or signed the attendance sheet to speak on bills will be invited
• All right, and seeing none, that concludes virtual public comment. Okay, thank you very much.

Bills: HB351

Keywords: vehicle security circumvention device, car theft, auto theft, key fob hacking, relay attack, key programming device, car key emulator, vehicle immobilizer bypass, automotive security, locksmith, motor vehicle dealer, repossessor, law enforcement, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Delaware Title 21, criminal offense, misdemeanor

Summary: The Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it held approval of the May 13 and June 10 minutes. The committee heard House Bill 351, sponsored by Senator Brown, which would update Delaware law on vehicle security circumvention devices. The bill would criminalize the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of devices used to bypass keyless entry and push-to-start vehicle security systems, while exempting certified users such as locksmiths, mechanics, dealerships, repossession agents, and law enforcement. Senator Brown said the measure is intended to address modern vehicle theft methods and increase penalties for first and repeat offenses. Testimony in support came from Howard Handler of the National Insurance Crime Bureau and Sergeant Mike Ripple of the Delaware State Police. Handler said Delaware has seen more than 1,600 vehicle thefts in 2025 and that organized theft rings increasingly use key programming and relay devices, often in under a minute. Ripple said the devices are easily purchased online, are being used in Delaware and nearby states, and have contributed to a sharp rise in auto thefts, especially involving certain makes such as Jeeps, Hondas, and Toyotas. Committee members asked about enforcement, online sales restrictions, and whether similar laws in other states have been effective; witnesses said the technology is new and that comparable laws have been enacted in states such as New Jersey and Michigan, though no effectiveness data was available. During public comment, Robert Overmiller spoke in favor of the bill, saying criminals will always find ways to exploit new technology. Several committee members indicated support for the measure, but no vote was taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.

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• ON TAB EIGHT WE HAVE CS FOR SB 1122, FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL BY SENATOR BURTON, GOOD MORNING, YOU ARE
• THIS BILL CLARIFIES SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES OF FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL, CLARIFIES SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES
• OF FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL, CHANGES A FEW OF THEIR PROCEDURES.
• IT REVISES AND APPROVES PRIORITIZATION OF STUDENTS BECAUSE OF FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL ACCEPTS ALL STUDENTS
• AND ALLOWS FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL TO RECEIVE FUNDS OUTSIDE FEFP, CLARIFIES FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL THEY

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• What it does in virtually all of these, with the exception of the polygraph examiner, is that instead
• It's been a great and major learning experience for me, but I've enjoyed it.
• session especially that of of our staff and council and intern it's it's been great it's been a major learning

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Government Organization met to approve minutes and then considered a series of House bills, most of which were reported to the full Senate with recommendations that they do pass. House Bill 5063 would let county commissions appoint county commissioners as voting members of convention and visitors bureau boards, including for multi-county CVBs. House Bill 5087 would enact the interstate cosmetology licensure compact, allowing multi-state practice for licensed cosmetologists in member states and authorizing criminal history checks. House Bill 5638 would clarify the State Chief Information Security Officer’s duties, shift cybersecurity oversight to annual program reviews, and add software licensing protections; it was amended and reported. House Bill 4483, concerning funeral directors and funeral establishments, was amended only to change an effective date and make technical corrections before being reported. House Bill 5653 would expand confidentiality for Department of Revenue audit-related materials to prevent taxpayers from gaming audit selection, and House Bill 4452 would repeal church acreage limits in state code after discussion of constitutional concerns and current practice. House Bill 4801 would expand permissible uses of hotel occupancy tax revenues for demolition of unsafe structures and property planning or improvements, and House Bill 5622 would create an expedited process for municipalities to conform election terms and charter provisions to the requirement that local elections coincide with state elections. The committee also adopted a strike-and-insert amendment for House Bill 4546, which allows business entities to file reports biennially instead of annually, extends the correction period for deficient reports, and adjusts fees and enforcement provisions; the amendment removed a conflicting section and made technical corrections. House Bill 5613 would define and expand the use of telematics in fleet management, require related reporting and rulemaking, and include a cost-benefit analysis in the division’s annual report. House Bill 5323 would let the Division of Natural Resources adjust license and stamp fees for inflation by removing a prior CPI-based prohibition. House Bill 4819 would revise how criminal records are considered for certain non-Chapter 30 licenses, shifting to a “directly related” standard while preserving existing exclusions for violent sexual offenses; members discussed that point before reporting the bill. The committee adopted all amendments presented, reported the bills, and then adjourned after closing remarks from the chair and vice chair.

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• And so, DOH has actually rolled out a virtual model, which you might remember from the MAP program evaluation
• Lieutenant Governor of the state, and it was on the effectiveness... of drug courts, and I had to learn
• But what I did learn, and you know your... picture down here on the front left corner, lower left corner

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• So for all the participants, this is a virtual meeting, so I would like to remind members to please use
• joining this committee per statute, given that role, excited to be joining you all and look forward to learning
• All and look forward to learning from you all. Senator Chapman. Hey, everyone, Senator Chapman.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Water Supply During Drought opened its 2025 meeting by electing new leadership. After brief discussion of the committee’s membership and the usual practice of alternating leadership between chambers and parties, members unanimously elected Senator Ron Mazzal as chair and Representative Christine Reeves as vice chair. The outgoing chair, Representative Ybarra, continued presiding for the remainder of the meeting at Senator Mazzal’s request. The committee then heard a presentation from Sage Park of the Rosa Irrigation District on the severe 2025 water year. Park said Rosa is facing very low reservoir levels, declining water supply forecasts, and an earlier-than-planned end to the irrigation season. She described the district’s conservation and drought response measures, including canal shutdowns, pump-backs, leased water, on-farm fallowing and water pooling, emergency well permits, and long-term investments in piping, sealant, drip irrigation, and storage. Park also urged continued emergency drought funding, more efficient state lease funding processes, and support for water releases that benefit fish during drought conditions. Urban Eberhard then presented on the Kittitas Reclamation District and the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan. He described widespread on-farm conservation, reduced acre allocations, early shutoffs expected in late summer, and ongoing infrastructure work such as piping, lining, telemetry, and the Springwood reservoir project. He emphasized that these projects are intended to improve water delivery, support fish flows, and provide future storage, including possible hydroelectric generation as part of feasibility work. In response to a question, he said the districts are monitoring aquifer impacts from canal lining and are working on managed aquifer recharge to direct conserved water to beneficial groundwater areas. No additional votes or formal actions were taken after the leadership elections.

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• 2003 case, the US Supreme Court upheld a similar filter law restricting access to pornography in virtually
• I was noticing a similar bill that was intended to protect children and promote educational learning,
• You know, in contracts we learned that no contract made with a minor is enforceable.

Bills: SB186, SB187

Keywords: internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice

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• Freedom for students to learn.
• We want to learn what is the best way.
• <00:24:21.120> a we don't necessarily want to learn a we don't necessarily want to learn a
• extraordinary opportunities for learning extraordinary opportunities for learning and<00:29:45.280
• . learning. learning.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You have to learn how it works before you can really operated. It's the same for equipment.
• Reported favorably Chair Truenow will turn the virtual gavel back over to you, sir. All right.
• We're learning life skills. Beyond the context.
• I've been given so many opportunities in 4 H and I love sharing what I've learned with others, whether
• Our 3rd goal is to invest in our 3, 4, H camps as year-round, learning laboratories for agriculture and

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Alonzo is fluent in saying and learning just that.
• And it's important to learn Tewa and have this access because when you learn the language and take it
• The Keres Children's Learning Center just held one, and I attended that.
• And she's learning Spanish, and it's age-appropriate, but it's fun.
• The way I learn is writing it down.

Keywords: 996, all

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• program guides to see if there have been statutory changes, to see if there are things that we've learned
• <00:17:58.240> Um,<00:17:58.559> and learned from grantee experience.
• Um, and learned from grantee experience.
• And then we also had the opportunity to learn from their experience in administering HUD vouchers.
• like I could log the public and virtual like I could log into<01:28:51.760> my<01:28:51.920><

Bills: SF2434

Keywords: housing, development fund, affordable housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, expenditure provisions