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• The Attorney, Egyar Curry moves, and Mr.
• We will now move to item number 49, AB 33 by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry.
• Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, you are recognized. Thank you, Madam Speaker, Members.
• Seeing no further debate, Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, would you like to close?
• Assembly Bill 250 by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, an act relating to civil actions.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long daily file with numerous guest introductions and recognitions, including tributes to outgoing University of California President Michael Drake, student and community advocates, and visitors connected to foster care, military appreciation, and college savings. The chamber also took up several procedural items, including concurrence in Senate amendments to ACR 75 on California Farm Week, which passed 59-0. Members then adopted AJR 7 on protecting federal special education funding and services for students with disabilities, with broad bipartisan support and a 65-0 vote after 63 co-authors were added. The Assembly also adopted ACR 82 recognizing Foster Care Month and ACR 85 recognizing 529 College Savings Day by voice vote after adding co-authors, and ACR 89 recognizing Military Appreciation Month, also adopted by voice vote after co-authors were added. These resolutions featured testimony and remarks emphasizing support for vulnerable children, foster youth, military families, and access to higher education. On policy bills, the Assembly passed AB 929 on groundwater and managed wetlands (41-14), AB 1026 on utility connection timelines for housing projects (52-0), AB 1332 on direct shipment of medicinal cannabis under specified conditions (55-0), AB 1356 on follow-up reporting in DHCS death investigations at treatment facilities (54-0), and AB 671 on streamlining restaurant openings through self-certification of certain plans (62-0). The chamber also approved AB 715 on anti-Semitism and school climate after extensive debate and cross-caucus support, 64-0, and AB 33 on autonomous vehicle deliveries requiring a human safety operator, 52-6. Later, AB 5 on election ballot-counting timelines passed 66-0, AB 27 and AB 28 addressing the Chiquita Canyon landfill disaster passed 61-0 and 44-6 respectively, and the Assembly began consideration of AB 43 to extend state authority over wild and scenic rivers.

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• Council of Arizona, President Tom Davis, Stephanie Dubien, Denevin-Neice, Taylor Hauerter, Ged Garrick, Curry
• Seed and Chili Company, Ed Curry, Rachel Street, Claire, Tiffany Fletcher, Ezzellie Lawrence, from the
• Council of Arizona, President Tom Davis, Stephanie Dubien, Denevin-Neice, Taylor Hauerter, Ged Garrick, Curry
• Seed and Chili Company, Ed Curry, Rachel Street, Claire, Tiffany Fletcher, Ezzellie Lawrence, from the

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and a proclamation honoring Charlie Kirk on National Freedom Day, including remarks from Representatives Martinez, Gress, and Kolodin. The chamber also welcomed the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Nicholas Hawbaker, and several guest groups, including Carl Hayden High School students and agricultural representatives who highlighted Arizona agriculture, water, and hydropower issues. The House then moved through Committee of the Whole on two calendars. On the first calendar, HB 291, HB 2104, and HB 2105 each received do-pass recommendations, while HB 2016 and HB 2022 were retained on the calendar. On the second calendar, members debated HB 2008, a bill concerning public funding and libraries; supporters said it would prevent public money from supporting politically biased or sectarian material, while opponents argued it was part of a broader effort to censor and defund libraries. HB 2008 passed Committee of the Whole on a 33-23 division. HB 2046, HB 2116, and HB 2132 also received do-pass recommendations, and HB 2142 was retained. On third reading, HB 2148, relating to federal monies, passed the House by a vote of 33-25 with two not voting and was sent to the Senate. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, referred several bills to engrossing, announced committee meetings and bill referrals, and then adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026.

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• We're going to have Kelly Curry speaking. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• My name is Kelly Curry, and I am here on behalf of an organization called State Armor that works with
• Curry. Next, we'll have Robert Pierce speaking.
• Like Ambassador Curry, I'm here to testify in support of Senate Bill 1178.

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 1178, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act. Senator Grohl explained that the bill expands state restrictions and disclosure requirements related to foreign countries of concern and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including foreign-agent registration, gift bans for public officials, ethics training, procurement limits for IT and critical infrastructure, restrictions on sister-city/sister-state affiliations, changes to linkage institutes and in-state tuition provisions, and new criminal penalties for certain offenses committed to benefit foreign governments or terrorist organizations. Senator Polsky raised questions about higher education, election technology, federal FARA overlap, and whether the bill would affect candidates or events involving CARE; the sponsor responded that the bill focuses on foreign countries of concern, ownership/control, and gifts, and does not prohibit speaking at events. An amendment clarifying definitions, willful violations, and ethics-training content was adopted, and after supportive testimony from Kelly Curry and Robert Pierce, the committee reported CS for SB 1178 favorably. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1622, which provides a one-time waiver of the automatic fine for a late-filed financial disclosure if the filing is made before the maximum fine accrues and the filer has not previously received such a waiver or accrued the maximum fine in prior years. Carrie Stillman of the Commission on Ethics testified that the bill supports transparency and makes the fine and appeals process more efficient, noting it was a commission recommendation. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee held confirmation hearings on appointments in Tabs 3 through 26. No senator requested separate votes on any appointee, no public testimony was offered, and the block of appointments was approved and recommended favorably to the full Senate.

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• Senate Bill 2807 and recognizes Representative Curry to explain Senator Hagen's bill.
• All right, thank you, Representative Curry. You've got 3 witnesses who've registered for the bill.
• wish to testify on for or against Senate Bill 2807, seeing none the chair recognizes Representative Curry
• Questions for Representative Curry. All right, thank you. Yeah, I appreciate you being here.

Bills: SB 53

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements

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• The chair lays out Senate Bill 2807 and recognizes Representative Curry to explain.
• All right, thank you, Representative Curry.
• And the chair recognizes Representative Curry to close on the bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Questions for Representative Curry? All right, thank you. Pushing that out. Close, thank you.

Bills: SJR27, SB53, SB311, SB1164, SB2807, SB1574, SB 53

Keywords: judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, constitutional amendment, mental health, court proceedings, notice requirements, legal filings, electronic documents, Texas Supreme Court, writ power, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, procedendo, extraordinary writs, Government Code Section 22.002, separation of powers, judicial authority

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• Up next, we have Brooke Curry representing herself. Ms. Curry, thank you for being here.
• Brooke Curry, representing herself, is recognized. Thank you.
• My name is Brooke Curry, and I'm an 18-year-old senior at Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville, Florida
• Up next, we have Brooke Curry representing herself. Ms. Curry, thank you for being here.
• Curry, thank you for being here today and sharing your story. Thank you. We appreciate that.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 703 on utility relocation, as amended by a strike-all. The sponsor said the bill would require government authorities that order communication service providers to move infrastructure to pay the relocation costs, clarify expedited timelines, and align the House bill with the Senate version. Supporters argued the communication services tax should help cover these costs, while cities and counties warned the bill would shift major unfunded costs to local governments and taxpayers, especially in fiscally constrained counties. After public testimony from local government and industry representatives and debate over fairness, coordination, and the tax’s intended use, the committee adopted the strike-all and then passed the bill favorably on a roll call vote. The committee then heard and passed CS/HB 379, a securities package updating Chapter 517. The bill and conforming amendment made several technical and policy changes, including expanding certain exemptions, updating foreign jurisdiction and exchange considerations, revising merger-and-acquisition broker rules, aligning fingerprinting requirements with FBI standards, and adding protections related to financial exploitation of specified adults. Industry and Office of Financial Regulation witnesses supported the measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably without opposition. Next, the committee passed CS/HB 867 establishing the Coastal Link Commuter Rail Service Act to create a legal framework for commuter rail operations along Florida’s coastal corridor and to help Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties secure insurance and indemnification for service on the Florida East Coast Railway right-of-way. The Florida Chamber supported the bill, and it was reported favorably without debate. The committee also passed CS/HB 1161, which revises Florida’s deepfake law to require covered platforms to remove altered sexual depictions and copies upon request by the victim; the bill drew emotional testimony from a student victim and broad support from members, and a severability amendment was adopted before the bill passed unanimously. The committee then passed CS/HB 453 on pool and spa contractors, which updates Chapter 489 terminology and scope-of-practice rules and, through amendment, limits certain equipment to commercially available products. Finally, the committee passed HB 955 requiring all private employers to use E-Verify for new hires, removing the small-employer exemption. Supporters framed it as workforce integrity and rule-of-law legislation, while opponents warned about labor shortages, burdens on small businesses, and impacts on immigrant workers. After debate, the bill passed 19-3. The committee then began hearing CS/HB 541 on minimum wage requirements, which would allow voluntary waivers of minimum wage for certain internships, pre-apprenticeships, and on-the-job training; the sponsor presented an amendment limiting the duration and clarifying minor waivers, and the committee heard both support from small business groups and opposition from labor, immigrant, and worker advocates before the transcript ended.

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• Curry? Mr. Little, thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Representative Curry, for your bill.
• Representative Curry, or I'm sure you've given that some thought? I...
• Thank you, Representative Curry, for your bill.
• Curry, if what Rep.
• Thank you to Representative Curry for sponsoring this bill.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.

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• Curry on. He's got some witnesses that need to be somewhere if that's okay.
• Curry? Ms. Jones? I'm not a... Thanks for coming.
• Thank you, Representative Curry, for your bill.
• Thank you to Representative Curry for sponsoring this bill.
• Curry? We appreciate you being here. here. Thanks. Thank you. Thank you for your time.

Bills: HB 1194, HB 1221, HB1738, HB1913, HB2177, HB2178, HB2180, HB2229, HB2282, HB2448, HB2492, HB2777, HB2984, HB3357, HB3553, HB3602

Keywords: emergency protection order, protective order, magistrate, criminal procedure, victim safety, family violence, domestic violence, stalking, assault, magistrate's order, temporary protection, court order duration, defendant restrictions, Article 17.292, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, emergency restraining order, victim protection, firearm restriction, pretrial intervention, reimbursement fee

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• Representative Curry.
• Representative Curry.
• No, Curry. Sorry, Representative Curry. Thank you, Representative.
• Representative Curry.
• Thank you representative curry.

Bills: HB512, HB2248, HB2679, HB2832, HB3112, HB3368, HB3490, HB3512, HB3623, HB3666, HB3700, HB3711, HB3770, HB3963

Keywords: grievance procedures, state agency, employee rights, workplace regulations, employment law, employees, employment actions, appeal, state employees, workplace rights, disciplinary actions, employment conditions, employment disputes, job protections, public information, transparency, government accountability, information access, notification requirements, federal funding

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• All right, and then on slide 15, we've got another Curry County and Bernalillo County.
• And then on slide 16, we've got another Curry County and Bernalillo County and Bernalillo County.
• Within Curry County, we are actively working with the community for those who are involved and want to
• That funding, along with long-term assistance of $12 million, is meant to connect rural Curry County
• Again, Cannon is located in Curry County near Clovis, New Mexico.

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• With that, we will begin today's hearing, and I believe we have Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, who has
• On AB 260, Aguirre-Curry, Arens, Barakahan, aye. Chen, not voting. Hadwick.
• On AB 260, Aguiar-Curry, Lowenthal, aye. On AB 671, Wicks, Lowenthal, aye.
• On AB 260, Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, I. Ellenie's aye on... Aye.
• On AB 260, Aguiar-Curry, Flora? Not voting. Flora not voting. Quirk-Silva? When aye.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard a full agenda of bills focused on reproductive health, professional licensing and sunset reviews, consumer protection, and business regulation. Early testimony centered on AB 260, which would protect access to medication abortion, mifepristone, and telehealth reproductive care in California; supporters emphasized state protections against federal restrictions, while an opponent argued the bill removed safety safeguards. The committee also heard AB 714 on closing a loophole in regulation of low-cost commercial driving schools, AB 968 on allowing pharmacists to prescribe non-hormonal contraception, AB 671 on streamlining restaurant permitting, AB 1027 on strengthening cannabis product testing oversight, AB 1271 on broadband pricing and speed transparency, and AB 1332 on narrowly allowing medicinal cannabis shipments for seriously ill patients. Several sunset bills were also taken up, including AB 1482 on animal shelter and breeder transparency, AB 1501 on the Podiatric Medical Board and Physician Assistant Board, AB 1502 on the Veterinary Medical Board, AB 1503 on the Board of Pharmacy, and AB 1504 on the Massage Therapy Council. Testimony was largely in support of the measures, with many bills drawing co-sponsors or support from industry, consumer, or professional groups. AB 1503 generated the most sustained opposition, with nurses, physicians, and drug industry representatives objecting to expanded pharmacy technician ratios, standard-of-care language, and therapeutic interchange authority; supporters argued the bill would modernize pharmacy practice and expand access. AB 1504 also drew mixed testimony, with massage therapy groups supporting continuation of the council but raising concerns about proposed public records and governance provisions. AB 1271 drew a policy dispute over whether broadband reporting requirements duplicated federal FCC processes, while supporters argued California needed its own consumer-facing data and complaint system. After quorum was established later in the hearing, the committee began taking roll-call votes. AB 1271, AB 1332, AB 1482, AB 1501, and AB 1502 were all reported out on due-pass motions, with AB 1271 amended and the others generally amended or as introduced as noted. Earlier bills including AB 260, AB 671, AB 714, AB 968, and AB 1027 also received motions and were approved once the quorum was present. The chair repeatedly noted the lack of quorum during the hearing, but once one was secured, the committee completed votes on the agenda items and advanced the measures to Appropriations.

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• AB 52 Aguiar-Curry, Farmer Equity Advisory Committee, do pass out with Republicans not voting.
• AB 464 Aguiar-Curry, sexual assault in prisons, do pass as amended to strike the four-year extension
• AB 52 Aguiar-Curry, Farmer Equity Advisory Committee, do pass out with Republicans not voting.
• AB 464 Aguiar-Curry, sexual assault in prisons, do pass as amended to strike the four-year extension

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on January 22, 2026, for its regular order hearing and suspense-file hearing. In regular order, the committee approved consent-calendar bills AB 683, AB 763, AB 1126, and AB 1278 on unanimous due-pass motions, and AB 34 and AB 442 on a second unanimous due-pass motion. The committee then heard and advanced several bills, including AB 35, which would create an APA exemption for Proposition 4-funded programs to speed implementation of water, wildfire, energy-storage, and grid-support projects; AB 748, establishing pre-approved housing programs for local agencies; AB 939, allowing immediate transfer of certain affordable homeownership units to qualified nonprofit housing organizations; AB 643, adding a narrow organic-waste-derived agricultural fertilizer product to SB 1383 procurement options; and AB 96, removing the high school diploma requirement for certified Medi-Cal peer support specialists. Testimony on these bills was largely supportive, with sponsors and coalition representatives emphasizing reduced delays, lower costs, and improved housing, environmental, or behavioral-health outcomes. The Department of Finance offered general budget comments but no bill-specific positions. The committee voted the bills out, with AB 643 and AB 96 receiving no recorded opposition in the transcript and AB 939 passing with some members noting support and interest in coauthoring. The committee also received a presentation-only discussion of AB 1091, a proposal to authorize eight-letter specialty license plates, which the author said could generate revenue for rural programs such as the Williamson Act; the bill was not acted on at that time. After public comment, the committee moved to the suspense-file hearing on 53 bills. Using a substituted motion for due-pass and due-pass-with-amendments items, the committee held some bills and advanced many others, often with amendments that narrowed scope, deleted provisions, or required reports or studies. Bills held in committee included AB 405, AB 298, AB 333, AB 296, AB 1091, AB 1241, and AB 577, among others. The committee reported moving 43 bills to the Assembly floor, with several on A roll calls and others on B roll calls or with amendments, and noted that amendment language would be posted later online.

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• That is Agriar-Curry, Arends, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Avila Farias.
• During the ceremony, Steph Curry spoke and captured the essence of his retired teammate in one phrase
• The following are placed upon the morning roll call. 69, Attis, Aguilar-Curry, Aarons, Alvarez, Arambula

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Curry for memorial recognition. Thank you, Mr.
• Speaker and members, and thank you, Representative Curry for bringing this forth. Uh, Mr. Dunham.
• Joe Hunter voting aye, Capriglione by a voting aye, Curry voting aye, Keith Bell voting aye.
• So Hunter voting aye, Bell voting aye, Curry voting aye. If all members voted.
• Curry moves that the House adjourn until 10:00 a.m.

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• Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
• Keith Curry. He is escorted by Assemblymember Dr.
• Keith Curry is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Compton College and Compton Community
• Curry is passionate about preparing students for higher education guided pathways, bringing the digital
• Keith Curry. Thank you. Our next honoree is Cinder Eller-Kimble.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Aguier Curry. Celeste Rodriguez. Hayney. Tonky pot. Here. Thank you so much, colleagues.
• For today's hearing, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry and Assemblymember
• Aguiar-Curry? Celeste Rodriguez? Celeste Rodriguez, not voting. Haney? Tangipa? No.
• Aguiar-Curry? Celeste Rodriguez? Celeste Rodriguez, not voting. Haney? Tangipa? No. Tangipa? No.

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee met in a special hearing and took up SB 638 by Senator Padilla, a workforce development bill aimed at creating a coordinating entity called the Middle Class Pipeline Project. The bill would streamline interagency education and workforce programs, improve career technical education and career pathways, and direct resources toward high-unemployment, low-income regions through changes to the CTE incentive grant program. Supporters, including the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the California Edge Coalition, National University, Long Beach City College, and United Ways of California, argued that California needs a statewide coordinating body to reduce silos, improve access to high-quality jobs, and better align education with labor market needs. Committee members focused heavily on whether the proposed entity would duplicate existing bodies such as the California Workforce Development Board and other education/workforce agencies, and whether its broad duties could be carried out with the $1.5 million budget allocation. The author said the bill is intended to move an operational coordinating entity into broader tri-party negotiations with legislative leadership and the Governor, and that the final structure and staffing would depend on those talks. Some members supported the concept but raised concerns about scope, duplication, and whether the bill should be delayed or audited; one member opposed it as too broad and underfunded. The committee ultimately voted to pass SB 638 to the Assembly Appropriations Committee on a courtesy vote. The roll call showed five ayes and three noes, with one member not voting, and the chair later allowed additional members to add on, including an additional aye from Assemblymember Haney. The hearing then adjourned with the chair noting that further conversations would continue on the coordinating entity and its responsibilities.

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• Alanis Aguirre-Curry. Senator Rubio here.
• yeah on SB 312 um Berg the motion is due pass to appropriations Soria Soria I Alanis Alanis I Aguirre-Curry
• Aguirre-Curry, aye. Connolly? Connolly, aye. Gonzales? Gonzales, aye. Hadwick? Hadwick, aye. Irwin?
• There's already a motion and a second okay we'll go with Assemblywoman Hedwig then Ransom and then Curry

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Curry. Here. Hefner. Here. LaHood. Here. Little. Here. Christina Morales. Here. Eddie Morales.
• Curry has a question. Okay, so you urged us to pass it, and now you're urging us to take a pass.
• Curry has... Would this help oysters? Yes. Yes. Hunter. Thank you.
• Curry has a question.

Bills: SB35, SB1113, SB1365, SB1394, SB2243, SB2245, SB2589, SB2199, SB2200, SB 35

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• Curry for memorial recognition. and the Senate that are present, today I'm honored to celebrate the life
• Speaker and Members and thank you Representative Curry for bringing this forth. Mr.
• Voting aye, Curry voting aye, Gisbelle voting aye. Have all members voted? Have all members voted?
• So Hunter voting aye, Bell voting aye, Curry voting aye. All members voted, have all members voted.
• Curry moves that the House adjourn. until 10 a.m.

Bills: HB10, HB 12, HB147, HB1522, HB422, HB675, HB204, HB748, HB912

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

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• Senator Aguiar-Curry moves and Mr.
• Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry, you are recognized. Thank you Madam Speaker and Members.
• Seeing and hearing no further debate, Assemblymember Aiyar-Curry, would you like to close?
• Assembly Bill 65 by Assemblymember Agriar-Curry and others, an act relating to employees.
• Assembly Bill 250 by Assembly Member Agriar-Curry, an act relating to civil actions.

Keywords: 988, house, all