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• OF COURSE THE POLICE AND COURT FILES REMAIN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
• MY DOOR IS OPEN, BUT I DON'T THINK THAT WOULD BE THE INTENT OF THE BILL.
• IF YOU KNOW ME, MY DOOR IS OPEN WHENEVER I'M IN THE BUILDING. PEOPLE ARE WELCOME TO COME BY.
• EVERY SINGLE JOB THEY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME IN EVERY SINGLE SPACE.
• MY DOOR IS LITERALLY OPEN.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And this was a committee file that was opened in May.
• I'm open to adjustments if you've got better words.
• So different hat in this space.
• So different hat in this space.
• We will have an exhibit opening at the Capitol.

Keywords: 985, all

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• So we've had a lot of communication and a lot of conversation and coordination in that space.
• So we've had a lot of communication and a lot of conversation and coordination in that space.
• this bill with DCF and there very open this bill with DCF and there very open and<00:52:57.280><
• <00:55:42.280> to Training Academy has been open to Training Academy has been open to feedback
• <00:55:45.359> for feedback to build on their openness for feedback to build on their openness

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Either way, I’m open to suggestion.
• And so we have a real unique perspective in this space.
• Shifting costs to providers who want to be in that space, whom, like us, have been in this space for
• Shifting costs to providers who want to be in that space, whom like us have been in this space for 45
• Chairman, for your openness to receiving these comments.

Summary: The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and heard an extended discussion with Spirit Lake tribal leaders and program directors about government-to-government relations with the state. Chairwoman Street and others outlined a number of concerns and requests, including taxation of tribal and trust lands, state school support for non-beneficiary students, homelessness services, Indian-managed health care, gaming/e-tabs, the Feather Alert system, industrial farming near waterways, tourism and cultural issues, and the need for more consistent tribal consultation. Committee members responded that many of these issues had previously been passed along without direct action, and several members emphasized the committee’s role in education, communication, and preparing possible legislation or resolutions for the next session. Tribal representatives also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to help legislators better understand tribal jurisdiction and billing issues. A major portion of the meeting focused on Spirit Lake Fish and Wildlife concerns, especially jurisdictional “gray areas” around hunting and fishing on the reservation, recognition of tribal licenses, and the boundary of the reservation around Spirit Lake/Devils Lake. Tribal officials said they wanted a co-stewardship agreement or MOU with the state to clarify jurisdiction, improve cooperation, and address invasive species and aquatic nuisance species. Committee members discussed whether to draft legislation or a resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and they asked for further input from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department at a future meeting. The committee also discussed county involvement in land status changes and trust land issues, with Spirit Lake leaders describing a past Benson County resolution that tried to block fee-to-trust transfers and saying it was later rescinded. The committee then heard from Benson County tax equalization director Randy Thompson, who explained how the county values land and handles tax-exempt, inundated, and fee-to-trust parcels. Members asked about the impact of tax-exempt lands on county services and discussed prior legislation that helped counties with large tax-exempt bases. The committee also received a presentation from Dr. Steven Smith of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, including support for non-beneficiary students and workforce training. Members asked about expanding tribal college education into correctional settings, and Smith said the idea was worth exploring through the tribal college system. Finally, HHS interim medical services director Christoph Framing presented remotely on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion, explaining current state funding mechanisms for inpatient and residential behavioral health services and the bill draft directing HHS to pursue a waiver for IMD payments.

Transcript Highlights:

• We appreciate the author's leadership in this space.
• Hold that roll open for absent members.
• We'll hold the roll open for absent members.
• Hold that roll open for absent members.
• We'll hold the roll open for absent members. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• stops drones from flying over these installations, but spaceports, which actively drive Texas' growing space
• At this time we'll open up public testimony on Senate Bill 1197.
• At this time we'll open up public testimony on Senate Bill 1197.
• No, and we're going to leave the bill pending, but this time we'll open up public testimony on Senate
• Uh, in the small business space. Um, I have two nieces who are combat vets.

Summary: The Committee on Veterans Affairs heard several bills related to veterans and military installations. Senator Birdwell presented SB 1197, which would extend existing drone restrictions over military bases and airports to Texas spaceports, with exceptions for authorized operators; there was brief supportive testimony and the bill was left pending. Chairman Hancock presented SB 1271, allowing Texas to accept concurrent jurisdiction over military installations to improve handling of juvenile offenses through state and local involvement; no public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. SB 390, by Senator Middleton and explained by Senator Menendez, would expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include veteran-owned businesses certified by the SBA, regardless of disability rating, to increase veteran participation in state contracting. The bill drew extensive supportive testimony from veterans and business advocates, while Senator Eckhardt raised concerns that broadening the category might not satisfy the disparity-study basis typically used for HUB programs. The committee also took up pending bills later in the meeting. SB 651 was advanced after adoption of a committee substitute and received a unanimous committee vote to do pass and be recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 897 likewise had a committee substitute adopted and was reported favorably by a unanimous vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1814 was reported favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar by a unanimous vote. SB 1197 was also voted out favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1271 and SB 390 were left pending at the end of the meeting, and the committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• I'm open to hear should the bill get out. I'm open to hear additional conversations.
• We'll hold the roll open for members to add on.
• We'll hold the roll open for members to add on.
• We'll hold the roll open for members to add on.
• We'll hold the roll open for members to add on.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We'll open up questions.
• We're finally opening our opening our lobby so that patient licensees can come in and receive face-to-face
• I will open for questions. Thank you for that.
• We can open up those positions on our investigations team.
• records actct open meeting open meetings actct and we'll have as we we're building in another book because

Keywords: 914, all

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• > next before us remain open for the next before us remain open for the next generation<00:47:
• heart open, always to the breath of God. heart open, always to the breath of God.
• She will, please open the machine.
• She will, please open final passage. Mr. She will, please open the<02:49:21.040> machine.
• <03:57:08.239> Historic not open to the public. Historic not open to the public.

Keywords: 981, all

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• HB 2520 by Johnson relating to the open media. House Bill 2520. Clerk, read the bill.
• has open carry and the right to be in public spaces.
• He says space is the ultimate high ground. He then says he has an amendment.
• Representative Bonham says space owns the electromagnetic spectrum and is likely to own the combat space
• He says space is the ultimate high ground. Thank you.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, heard the invocation and pledges, and then took up a series of memorial resolutions and recognitions. Members adopted memorial resolutions honoring former President Jimmy Carter and Dr. Alice Gail Hudgens, with remarks highlighting their public service and community impact, and adopted resolutions recognizing Victoria College’s 100th anniversary and May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. The chamber also recognized Texas A&M system interns and later granted permission for several committees to meet while the House was in session. The House then moved through a long third-reading calendar, passing a number of bills on wide margins. Measures approved included SB 304 on municipal court jurisdiction over nuisance abatement ordinances, SB 608 on reporting evidence collection kits, SB 2312 creating a Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict, SB 494 creating a petroleum theft task force, SB 530 on postsecondary accreditation, HB 45 giving the Attorney General a role in prosecuting human trafficking cases, HB 35 on peer support for first responders, HB 47 and HB 3073 on sexual assault policy and prosecution, HB 318 and HB 3000 creating rural sheriff and ambulance grant programs, HB 554 on Juneteenth fireworks sales with county opt-in authority restored, HB 705 and HB 932 joining licensure compacts for cosmetology and occupational therapy, HB 849 allowing county park boards to meet by video conference, HB 1119 on mental health bed reporting, HB 3041 on students with nontraditional secondary education, HB 713 on maternal mortality review reporting, HB 3104 on Webb County bailiff appointments, HB 3970 on electricity planning for large loads, HB 4042 on Railroad Commission safety provisions for gas distribution pipelines, HB 4490 protecting next-of-kin information, HB 1731 on the physician assistant compact, HB 2607 on Walker County Hospital District governance, HB 3689 on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association funding, HB 1788 on continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists about abuse and trafficking, HB 1612 on hospital direct payments for uninsured patients, and HB 138 on health impact cost and coverage analysis. Several bills drew extended debate or amendments. HB 353, creating a trespass offense near schools and daycares, prompted questions about constitutional concerns and property rights before passing. HB 3211 on optometrists in managed care plans received a perfecting amendment and a Medicaid-related amendment setting a minimum payment level. HB 1056 on gold and silver specie and a state-based currency prompted detailed questioning about its mechanics and fees, followed by a point of order challenging the caption. The House also adopted or postponed a number of items, including postponing HB 2520 and HB 1359 until later in the calendar before later passing both, and laying several bills on the table subject to call. Many measures passed overwhelmingly, while a few, including HB 3326 on loan forgiveness for adjunct professors and HB 3237 on energy consumption goals, passed with narrower margins.

Transcript Highlights:

• Where we could locate space.
• I know Representative Rarick is very open to working on it.
• I think the concern is in terms of where shelters are sited; there are considerations when you open up
• for cities to impose spacing requirements, you risk the potential for shelters to be concentrated in
• So, I think just to clarify, and because we oftentimes hear in this space that more clarity is good,

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• They don't want parents to have the right to sue them in an open court.
• Let's give the witnesses a chance now to make opening statements.
• The internet, apps, and online games provide that space.
• On the car ride home is when I opened the messages. He had stated that...
• and to rid the virtual space of CSAM.

Keywords: Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony

Summary: The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.

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• And so these prisons were built without the appropriate mental health space, clinical space, office space
• CDCR has done their best to turn spaces that weren't intended to be group therapy or clinician space
• into therapy space and clinician space, but there's a lot of work left to be done.
• And so these prisons were built without the appropriate mental health space, clinical space, office space
• into therapy space and clinician space, but there's a lot of work left to be done.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <00:14:12.560> of making sure that the public space of making sure that the public space of
• There are so few public spaces left where people come. We see a decline in church attendance.
• Again, I was no degree, so in that space very few women, very few African Americans.
• I went in before the door opens up, and I’m like, “Well, where do I sit?”
• The doors are open for you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee did not get to the planned testimony on attendance and excessive unexcused absences, but instead heard from Minnesota’s Superintendent of the Year and Teacher of the Year. The chair opened by noting the committee was short on time, introduced the idea of hearing from the two award recipients, and briefly referenced a question he likes to ask students about what book every high school student should read. Superintendent Putnam of St. Cloud Area Schools then testified about the superintendent-of-the-year selection process, his district’s work, and the community context in St. Cloud. Putnam described the award as a community honor and said his leadership is guided by authenticity, transparency, and hope. He highlighted district efforts to improve attendance and enrollment, expand community engagement, create family advocate and inclusive decision-making structures, and support students through partnerships and wraparound services. He also discussed district demographics and needs, including food insecurity, IEPs, multilingual services, and homelessness, and noted initiatives such as preschool partnerships, an ambulance bay, school safety improvements, and two full-service community schools funded in part by a federal grant. In response to member questions, he said PSO enrollment had not been a major issue in St. Cloud, explained that student jobs and responsibilities help improve attendance and engagement, and urged lawmakers to be curious and avoid assumptions about public schools. The committee then heard from Tracy Bird, Minnesota’s 2024 Teacher of the Year and a ninth-grade English teacher at Minneapolis Washburn. Bird shared his personal path into teaching, including earlier school struggles, work in finance, and encouragement from a principal who saw his potential. He described the nomination and selection process for Teacher of the Year and said his classroom is shaped by student energy, high expectations, and the realities of a diverse school community with both high mobility and affluent students. He emphasized that students are more engaged when they feel part of something larger than themselves and said his district’s work includes giving students meaningful jobs and responsibilities. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Page 6 shows the types of state-supportable spaces at UC and CSU and the types of spaces at the colleges
• More than half of space is designated as offices or other types of spaces for all of the segments.
• Other campuses are underutilizing their space.
• Instructional space, including classrooms and labs.
• We'll hold the issue open, and thank you for being here.

Summary: The committee’s first major discussion focused on higher education facilities across UC, CSU, and the community colleges, with Chair Alvarez framing the issue as a final budget hearing before the May Revise. The LAO presented findings that campuses have grown substantially in buildings and square footage, while classroom and lab utilization remains below legislative standards and deferred maintenance backlogs continue to rise. The LAO also emphasized that the state and segments lack comprehensive data on capital renewal spending and recommended better reporting, clearer funding targets, and long-term planning for renewal and maintenance. UC, CSU, and community college representatives each described large five-year capital plans, aging facilities, seismic and deferred maintenance needs, and the role of student housing, while noting that construction costs are rising faster than inflation. Members questioned the segments about debt service, utilization rates, and how projects are prioritized. UC said its debt service tied to state support is about $665 million annually and described a $30 billion five-year capital financial plan, including housing, medical centers, and building renewal. CSU said it has about $31 billion in five-year needs and more than $8 billion in deferred maintenance, with funding coming from a mix of state-related and one-time sources since the state shifted capital responsibility to CSU. Community colleges said their unmet facilities needs total about $33.5 billion and explained their use of a scoring matrix and FUSION system to rank projects. The chair and members pressed all three systems to better distinguish between projects that are truly shovel-ready and those that are long-term needs, and discussed whether facilities condition data, total cost of ownership, and more standardized metrics should guide future bond proposals. The committee then turned to Proposition 2 and the Governor’s proposed community college capital outlay projects. The Department of Finance said Prop. 2 provides $1.5 billion for community colleges and that the Governor’s budget proposes 29 projects, with two continuing Prop. 51 projects also included. The LAO supported the overall use of the funds but raised concerns about the current 65/35 split between modernization and growth, the unusually large share of gymnasium projects, and some scoring metrics that favor larger campuses and certain regions. Community college officials said the scoring system was developed through participatory governance and would take one to two years to revise, but they supported the funding and agreed to follow up on questions about project categories and the rationale for the weighting. Members also suggested giving more weight to modernization, regional access, and intersegmental or collaborative projects. A final item addressed the CalKids program. The Department of Finance proposed $56,000 ongoing General Fund for three positions, while the LAO recommended approving two positions but rejecting a manager position until the current $7.5 million marketing campaign is evaluated. ScholarShare’s executive director said CalKids has enrolled more than 5 million children, with nearly 600,000 claims and over $45 million distributed, and argued that additional staff and outreach are needed to reach a goal of 1 million claimed scholarships by the end of 2025 and to implement AB 2808. Members asked about marketing effectiveness, data sharing, and eligibility rules, and the program said it is expanding partnerships with Cradle to Career and CSAC. No final vote was taken in the hearing, and the chair indicated the facilities item would be held open.

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• Dean, unstaff, please open the vote. Representative Townley votes.
• Dean, unstaff, please open the vote. Representative Townley votes.
• Staff, please open the vote. Representative Townwnley votes.
• Seeing the staff, please open the vote. Representative Townley votes 'iii'.
• I'm gonna go ahead and open it up for questions. Members, do I see?

Bills: HB3700, HB3315, HB3242, HB3379, HB3129, HB3132, HB2950

Keywords: education policy, grading system, student assessment, academic integrity, state funding, opinion conduct, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents, accreditation, credit hours, emergency declaration, gender, privacy, public schools, sleeping quarters, restrooms, criminal history, admissions process

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• DeCegile: YES, AND I'M OPEN TO THAT. I'M OPEN TO HAVING A CONVERSATION.
• WHETHER WE SHOULD HOLD OUR ELECTIONS, I WILL TOUCH ON THAT IN FURTHER DETAIL IN MY CLOTHES BUT I AM OPEN
• ONE TO LEAD WITH TRANSPARENCY, TO FOSTER AN OPEN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN UNDERSTAND OUR PROCESS
• MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT'S THE WAY OUR ORDERS ULTIMATELY WORKED BUT LIKE I SAID IN MY OPENING COMMENTS
• SO IT'S IMPORTANT FLORIDA FRANKLY IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF ANYTHING WITHIN THE UTILITY SPACE THAT MAKES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Thank you, Madam Chair and members, for your time today, and I'm open for questions.
• They don't have space, but they're going to allocate that they'll take up to three.
• Potentially, spaces that appear to have been someone that would have gone for guilty except insane.
• But if the counties want to pay for the costs of the prison, then we can have space.
• of the prison, then we can have space.

Bills: HB2050, HB2082, HB2176, HB2195, HB2202, HB2307, HB2584

Keywords: radiologic technologist, radiologist assistant, radiology, imaging, x-ray, diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography, CT technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, bone densitometry, radiation safety, radiation licensing, scope of practice, health workforce, rural health care, critical access hospital, supervision, telehealth

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• Look, I do a lot in the community, kind of in these spaces.
• I think there are definitely more parents who are open and willing.
• Appreciate all the critical work you’re doing in this space.
• And thank you for all your very important work in this space.
• He wasn't hiding; the dark, quiet space gave him relief.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery opened its first public hearing of the 2025–26 session with remarks from the Senate and House chairs outlining the committee’s priorities. They noted recent work on addiction and recovery legislation, the ongoing youth behavioral health crisis, and that members might need to leave periodically for floor votes. The chairs explained hearing procedures, including three-minute testimony limits, written testimony deadlines, and reporting deadlines for Senate and House bills. The hearing then focused on several bills related to youth mental health, overdose prevention, and psychedelic treatment research. A major portion of the hearing centered on bills to improve youth crisis response and overdose prevention. Testimony strongly supported bills to print the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on student ID cards, with speakers from mental health organizations, crisis centers, and individuals sharing personal stories of depression, suicide attempts, and the importance of making 988 as familiar as 911. Another set of bills would require schools to stock naloxone and provide overdose prevention education. Physicians, harm reduction advocates, students, and grieving family members testified that school-based Narcan access and education could save lives, reduce stigma, and help students recognize overdoses and understand Good Samaritan protections. Senator O’Connor and Tamika Perry also testified for a bill to strengthen substance use prevention education and reduce overdose abandonment, emphasizing the need to teach students about overdose risks and the legal protections for calling 911. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to authorize a pilot program for psychedelic treatment in licensed facilities. Senator Friedman and several medical and behavioral health professionals argued the proposal was a narrow, research-based approach distinct from the broader ballot question rejected in 2024. They said the bill would allow only a small number of supervised clinics to use psychedelics for conditions such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, and substance use disorders, with data reporting and Department of Public Health oversight. Supporters described it as a cautious way to study promising treatments while avoiding unsupervised or commercialized use. Finally, the committee heard support for a bill to create a special commission and five-year strategic plan for children’s behavioral health services, with testimony that the current system is fragmented, difficult for families to navigate, and strained by workforce and funding challenges. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions on the bills.

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• published a front-page article about the dangers of access to the Pilgrim site and how it's a pretty open
• Is it fair to say that that is a space where sheriffs are acting with discretion? Yes.
• It can end at open communication that this individual is being released on such and such a date, such
• All right, at long last, I’d like to open it up to the rest of the committee.” “Chair, thank you.
• The waiting room in that clinic was a space of sort of joy in learning. There were books.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on several public safety bills, with testimony first on S.2681, Colby’s Law, which would establish safety standards for BMX and motocross tracks. Supporters, including the family of a child killed at a track, argued the bill is needed because some tracks lack basic protections such as barriers, emergency plans, on-site medical staff, and adequate track maintenance. A motocross track representative opposed the bill as overregulation that could impose major costs and argued existing safety efforts and voluntary safety committees are preferable. No vote was taken during the hearing. The committee also heard testimony on S.2680, which would expand emergency preparedness requirements around aging nuclear power plants and nuclear waste sites from a 10-mile to a 50-mile radius. Supporters from Cape Cod Downwinders, Massachusetts Peace Action, physicians, and other advocates said current law is outdated and insufficient, citing risks from radioactive waste storage, limited federal oversight, and the need for broader evacuation and emergency planning. Testifiers urged the bill’s passage, and no action was taken. A major portion of the hearing focused on the Protect Act, H.5158, dealing with limits on cooperation between state/local agencies and federal civil immigration enforcement. Sheriffs testified about how ICE detainers and notification requests work in practice, emphasizing discretion, public safety, and the difference between sentenced prisoners and pretrial detainees. Supporters from labor, education, and health care groups said immigrant communities are living in fear and asked for stronger protections, including bans on 287(g) agreements and clearer limits on ICE activity in schools, hospitals, and other sensitive locations. The hearing also included testimony on H.4697 regarding training and certification of constables and civil deputy sheriffs, with the Hampshire County sheriff saying sheriffs are already working with POST and MPTC on training standards and that the bill may be duplicative.