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TX

Texas 89th 1st C.S.

Local Government Aug 1st, 2025

Local Government

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  • need to be looking at how to support our localities and thinking about prevention and safety.
  • And I just think that what's most likely to kill you and harm you when we think about public safety is
  • adequately fund fire and police and prioritize public safety.
  • fund fire and police and prioritize public safety.
  • Dallas has invested heavily in public safety and policy and staffing, and with our new Police Academy
Bills: SB9
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government met to hear Senate Bill 9, which would lower the voter-approval tax rate for certain local taxing units from 3.5% to 2.5%. Sen. Bettencourt, the bill author, argued the change would continue the state’s property tax reforms begun in 2019, slow local levy growth, and give voters more say over larger tax increases. He and supporters cited data showing property tax levies have grown faster than population plus inflation, and said the bill would help protect taxpayers while preserving the state’s broader investments in school tax relief, water, rural law enforcement, and ambulance funding. Supporters included the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, the Texas Association of Business, the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and the Texas Association of Manufacturers. They said the bill would improve transparency, encourage more disciplined budgeting, and create certainty for homeowners and businesses. They argued that lower tax-rate growth would help attract and retain employers and investment, and that voters would still be able to approve higher rates when needed. Local officials and other opponents said the bill would constrain cities and counties facing rapid growth, inflation, infrastructure needs, and public safety costs. Testimony from county judges, city finance officials, firefighters, and urban county representatives emphasized pressures from jail operations, roads, water, EMS, police and fire staffing, and unfunded mandates. Several witnesses asked for carve-outs or exemptions for public safety and disaster-related costs, warning that a one-size-fits-all cap could force service cuts or shift costs elsewhere. The committee heard extensive questioning but no final vote or disposition on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 3rd, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

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  • And in and of itself, a standard, is that right?
  • ...in parts like rotors and so forth, and wind turbines.
  • There would be a back-and-forth and an exchange of information, and then a conclusion would be drawn.
  • Chris Reid, Legislative and Conservation Director for the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, is against
  • That it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendar.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

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  • They went above and beyond and corrected, I think, every one of those issues.
  • It does the same with the terms 'spe' and 'civil penalty' and it eliminates fines from the chapter to
  • We appreciate the profession in the industry and what they provide to our communities and families, and
  • and working toward patient safety.
  • There are so many laws, as y'all see, that are complex and convoluted, and so I think... ...complex and
OK
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  • Nurse of the Day, correction of previous day's journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions
  • House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, assignment or reassignment of bills
  • peaceful and quiet lives.
  • And we're going to get some work done today, and just appreciate your service in the House.
  • And so, very respectfully, Mr.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized Eileen Cooper Grubbs as Nurse of the Day. The chamber then took up several procedural items, including second-reading referrals of Senate Joint Resolutions 50, 52, and 53 to Administrative Rules. Speaker Hilbert also announced the House would continue working despite uncertainty about action in the other chamber, and members were told dinner had been ordered for a long day of floor work. On legislation, the House rejected Senate amendments to House Bill 1728 and House Bill 3021 and requested conference on both. It adopted Senate amendments to House Bill 2137, a criminal procedure bill, and then passed the bill. The House also approved a motion by Speaker Hilbert to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 4432, with a recorded vote of 68-15, allowing the bill to become law notwithstanding the governor’s objections. The House then adopted House Concurrent Resolution 1028, which authorizes the House or Senate to modify legislative deadlines for the remainder of the 60th Legislature. Members discussed that the change was intended to keep legislation moving while the Senate was not meeting and to preserve the ability to hear bills and return them between chambers. The resolution passed after a recorded vote of 77-4. Finally, the House suspended certain rules for the rest of the session by a 68-15 vote and recessed until 1 p.m., with a reminder that the rural caucus would meet in Room 206.
OK
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  • , an act relating to public health and safety.
  • House Bill 4248 by Kennedy of the House and Paxton of the Senate, an act relating to public health and
  • And the book of Genesis, chapter 3, popped into my head: "From dust you were created, and to dust you
  • Members, Senate Bill 1794 creates a bed registry for mental health beds and mental health bed availability
  • Senate Bill 1425 repeals sections of the Health Care Workers and Educators' Assistance Program and the
Summary: The House recognized several visitors and groups during the day, including the Norman North High School Cheer and Stunt Team, a student page, Bartlesville Day at the Capitol, and Leadership Elk City. The chamber then took up a long series of Senate amendments and final passage votes on a wide range of measures, with most amendments adopted without objection and many bills passing by wide margins. Topics included advanced health care directives, the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, motor vehicle and insurance changes, food truck fire suppression, foreign adversary land ownership restrictions, plumbing licensing reform, probate procedure, financial institutions, riots, Medicaid, court reporters, public finance, district attorney recruitment incentives, child care, the Oklahoma Brine Development Act, adjunct teachers, workers’ compensation, and other technical or policy updates. Several bills drew substantive debate. The Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act prompted questions about the additional $15 million funding tranche, return on investment, and the use of out-of-state fund managers; supporters said the program had created thousands of jobs and generated strong tax revenue, while opponents criticized the lack of independent ROI data and transparency. House Bill 3500 on probate procedure also drew questions about a nine-month deadline for successor affidavits, with the author saying the change would prevent a “gotcha” that could defeat a decedent’s wishes. House Bill 3660 on natural organic reduction was the subject of extended debate, with supporters arguing for personal freedom and rejecting claims about misuse of the resulting material, while opponents raised concerns about the practice and its regulation. The House passed most measures by comfortable margins, including bills on advanced health care directives, professions and occupations, motor vehicles, Medicaid, insurance, child care, court reporters, public finance, and criminal law. A few measures failed or were reconsidered: Senate Bill 1916 initially failed on a 46-39 vote, but the House later voted to reconsider and then passed it on reconsideration. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, which were adopted where required by two-thirds votes. The session ended with the House still considering debate on House Bill 3660 after the chamber had recessed and returned to order.
HI
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  • . >> Good morning and welcome to the Committee on Health. Today is Thursday, April 23rd.
  • I'm a registered nurse, health policy consultant, and president-elect for the American Organization for
  • Department of Health to engage with the United States Department of Defense and other federal military
  • registered nurse health policy registered nurse health policy consultant<00:14:39.640> and
  • <00:21:43.680> to governor and the Department of Health to governor and the Department of
Bills: SCR7, SCR59, SCR182
Summary: The Committee on Health heard testimony on three concurrent resolutions. SCR-7 would affirm that hospitals must provide life-saving emergency care to pregnant people; supporters included the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, AAUW Hawaii, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and Hawaii Women’s Lawyers, with two individuals in opposition. A member raised a wording concern about “pregnant people” versus “pregnant women,” and the chair agreed to note the comment in the committee report. The committee then recommended passage, and the measure was adopted by vote, with Representatives Alcos voting no and Garcia not voting. SCR-59 SD1 would ask the governor to establish procedures allowing certain health care professionals to practice in Hawaii without a Hawaii-issued license during a state of emergency. The Hawaii Organization of Nurse Leaders strongly supported the resolution, citing emergency response problems during Kona low storms and the Lahaina wildfires when out-of-state licensed providers were available but could not serve. The committee recommended passage as is, and the recommendation was adopted, with Representative Garcia voting with reservations. SCR-182 would request that the governor and Department of Health work with the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal military partners to explore a military-civilian trauma partnership to strengthen Hawaii’s trauma system. The Department of Health supported the measure, and a member suggested the title should reflect “Department of War,” while another member noted the federal department name has not changed; the chair said the comments would be noted in the report. The committee recommended passage, and the resolution was adopted without objection, with Representatives Martin and Olds excused.
TX
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  • The responsibility for the Department of State Health Services and Department of Public Safety, and anybody
  • the number one safety issue and so and in addition to the safety of the products themselves, illegal
  • . health and well-being and I urge you to vote against SB 3.
  • manufacturers in a way that protect public health and ensure safety. youth access to THC products, and
  • To strengthen... public health and safety, I recommend comprehensive testing requirements, strict licensing
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 14th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

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  • The Department of Health and Human Services reports that one of the largest challenges in combating elder
  • When I think of elder abuse and neglect and exploitation, it's a much bigger and broader problem than
  • And stay in the property as if you had, and then just continue paying the rent... ...and stay in the
  • and judges.
  • to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services.
Bills: SB1015, SB2933
Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence heard testimony on Senate Bill 1015, which would clarify that the comptroller is responsible for distributing excess judicial fund payments back to statutory probate courts. Judge Guy Herman testified in support, saying the bill would help ensure probate courts receive funding they are entitled to, while Ed Heimlich testified against the bill with broad criticism of probate courts and judicial practices. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2933, which would add elder abuse training to required judicial education for several categories of judges and judicial officers; Dr. Bruce Hargrave supported the bill, citing the prevalence and underreporting of elder abuse and the need for judges to recognize warning signs. No votes were taken on either of those bills, and SB 2933 was left pending. The committee then reconsidered Senate Bill 38, an eviction-related bill, and Vice Chair Hayes described two agreed floor amendments: one limiting the summary disposition procedure to forcible entry and detainer cases involving squatters, and another requiring a notice to pay rent or vacate for tenants who had been timely payers but missed a payment. After discussion, the committee voted 6-4 to report SB 38 without amendments. The committee also adopted or advanced a series of other bills and resolutions, including SB 293, SB 1141, SB 1448, SB 1536, SB 1558, SB 1838, SB 1940, SB 2127, SB 53, SB 251, SB 311, SB 387, SB 441 (with a substitute), SB 1164, SB 1335, SB 1574 (with a substitute), SB 1719, SB 1760, SB 1839, SB 1923 (with a substitute), SB 2807, and SJR 27 (with a substitute). Most measures were reported favorably on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with a few close votes on SB 942, SB 311, SB 2807, and SJR 27. SB 942, relating to retroactive child support beginning at conception, initially failed 5-5 but was reconsidered and then passed 6-5. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence May 14th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

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  • The Department of Health and Human Services reports that one of the largest challenges in combating elder
  • And what did I get? He got abused and exploited by the probate court.
  • forcible entry and detainers.
  • to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services.
  • to court-ordered inpatient and extended mental health services.
Bills: SB1015, SB2933
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Business

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  • This bill is about reducing illegal immigration in Our state and restoring safety and job security to
  • And I really do want you to convince me and explain to me how I can go back home and sit at the local
  • LP gas representatives were there, fire, health, and one of them addressed me and said if we had licensed
  • Option B is to pause the fire code and have an interim Study next session to come up with a holistic
  • And if option A makes it through and myself and other representatives come through and we have that right
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Apr 14th, 2025

Ways & Means

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  • This simple bill adds the City of McAllen to the list of cities under Chapter 351C of the tax code. that
  • Under the current law, in Subchapter C of Chapter 31 of the tax code, 66 Texas cities are authorized
  • So we're actually looking at Chapter 334 of the Local Government Code, and this has been in existence
  • House Bill 3196 proposes to amend Subchapter C, Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code. to extend an existing
  • Currently, provisions in the Local Government Code and Tax Code, specifically sections 334.0082 and 351.001
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Apr 14th, 2025

Energy Resources

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  • Include propane distribution systems and safety provisions and regulatory under the Railroad Commission
  • and high costs we've seen from wind and solar.
  • House Bill 5103, as you said, just amends Section 75 of the Texas Property Code, and it's woefully overdue
  • If you all and the mineral rights folks want to sit down and discuss the ins and outs of this thing and
  • It's with respect to the work produced and specifically if you look at chapter 75.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Apr 14th, 2025

Energy Resources

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  • It affects human health, as we've seen, and the livelihood that they may earn from crops and livestock
  • are... separate from the commercial pits under Schedule B and 4.113 of the code.
  • Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 both begin with the premise that an operator shall not pollute, and then establish
  • People's health and the environment should not be jeopardized. for the financial gain of a few oil and
  • , meaningful steps to protecting the value of our land and the health of our people, and all of the other
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Jan 28th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

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  • <00:08:40.560> then<00:08:41.360> um and then um and then um publishing<00:08:43.519>
  • Chairman and committee.
  • Chairman and >> Thank Thank you, Mr.
  • Thank you. >> Appreciate it. and the the way the law is not just one and the the way the law is not just
  • And what we seek to do here group.
Bills: SB200, SB206, SB200, SB206
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 18th, 2026

Finance

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  • And Catherine Levinis with Ochsner Health is in support. ...with Magellan Health is in support.
  • Nick Watts, with Orleans Health, and present in support.
  • And Catherine Levinis with Ochsner Health is in support.
  • the health plans and the OGB system.
  • safety and security in all of our schools, collecting and disseminating information, safety needs, training
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Sep 3rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • And similarly, does the bill impact areas used for medical, nursing, and other health care workforce
  • And we go further and further and further.
  • It will feel like relief and safety.
  • And you are able to help these patients rip away the shame and the fear and find themselves again.
  • They are not because this law talks specifically to Chapter 301 of the government code and as you probably
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Sep 3rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • President and members. Committee substitute for House Bill 1 is the Youth Camp Safety Act.
  • for both bills and achieve the landmark youth camp safety reforms.
  • of flood warnings; and $5.1 million for authorization for... 16 FTEs at the Department of State Health
  • And the logic and reasoning behind... ...and why you're voting.
  • I wish you and your family every blessing in the next chapter of your most interesting life.
NV
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  • between PEB and the other parts of the Nevada Health Authority that could help with these procedures
  • Health, Child and Family Services, and this was in regard only to Section 20 of the bill, which addresses
  • For lack of a better term, some folks have called it kind of a catch-all chapter, and so that's really
  • and so that's really Some folks have called it kind of a catch-all chapter, and so that's really kind
  • So you're correct: they would all be licensed by and regulated by FID under the provisions of that chapter
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

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  • And Chairwoman Collins was one that was a part of two school safety commissions.
  • And so this school safety commissions.
  • funds. each governing body shell safety funds. each governing body shell and<00:22:36.480> that's
  • dealing with school safety and law enforcement and all.
  • and trying to towards school safety and trying to address<00:33:35.200> this<00:33:35.360>
Bills: HB187, HB341, HB4, HB175, HB326