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• Its expertise ensures that the study will be practical, science-based recommendations to support our
• For this reason alone, I urge you to stop fluoridating the water and to end the practice of medicating
• I am here on behalf today of century-old Ketua, Nobal, as well as North Native American traditions.
• I am here on behalf today of century-old Ketua, Nobal, as well as North Native American traditions.
• So let's end this dangerous practice and keep on top of the latest science.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard a presentation on its 2025-2026 budget recommendations and adopted the proposal as a recommendation to the full Senate Appropriations Committee. The chair highlighted major funding items including more than $1.2 billion for water quality and Everglades work, citrus recovery, food bank and pantry grants, wastewater and drinking water loans, beach restoration, flood and sea level rise projects, rural land protection, disaster loans, state facilities repairs, SLERS, accounting system replacement, and continued funding for My Safe Florida Home. Staff were authorized to make technical adjustments, and members were told final proviso project lists would be printed later in the week. The committee then considered several bills and reported them favorably, including SB 796 on DEP general permits for distributed wastewater treatment systems to help local governments address failing septic-related water quality problems; SB 1162 expanding boating improvement and water access facilities programs; SB 466 implementing the Florida Museum of Black History task force’s selection of West Augustine as the museum site; SB 178 creating a FAMU agronomic study on viable crops for land taken out of production; CS/SB 678 allowing pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; and CS/SB 736 updating the Brownfields program, with a technical amendment adopted. Testimony on these bills was generally supportive, with speakers from affected industries, local governments, and advocacy groups. The committee also took up CS/CS/SB 700, the comprehensive Florida Farm Bill, which included technical agency changes and major policy provisions such as restrictions on additives to public water supplies, labeling requirements for meat, milk, poultry, and eggs, drone-related protections for farmland, disaster recovery loan updates, an honest services registry for charities, FFA scholarship and school infrastructure provisions, and a mechanism for state purchase of former solar-converted agricultural land. The water-additive provisions drew extensive debate and testimony from supporters and opponents, including dental professionals, public health advocates, and groups arguing for medical freedom and local control. Despite the controversy and a no vote from Senator Arrington, the bill was reported favorably. Finally, SB 1226 creating a regulatory framework for pet insurance was also reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after members recorded additional votes on several bills.

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• and regulations, enforce the practice acts, and ensure that licenses are competent to practice safely
• in their scope of practice.
• is the practice of dentistry is actually the practice of dentistry or whether... whether today it happens
• to be the practice of nursing.
• That is the scope of practice.

Bills: HCR158, HCR159, HCR160, HCR161, HCR162, HCR163, HCR164, HR174, HR427, HR790, HR810, HR857, HR866, HR882, HR883, HR962, HR966, HR1001, HR1045, HR1085, HR1097, HR1127, HR1138, HR1141, HR1150, HR1152, HR1292, HR1296, HR1304, HR1305, HR1306, HR1308, HR1309, HR1310, HR1311, HR1312, HR1313, HR1315, HR1317, HR1318, HR1320, HR1321, HR1322, HR1323, HR1324, HR1325, HR1327, HR1328, HR1329, HR1330, HR1331, HR1332, HR1333, HR1334, HR1335, HR1338, HR1340, HR1341, HR1342, HR1343, HR1344, HR1345, HR1346, HR1347, HR1348, HR1349, HR1352, HR1353, HR1354, HR1355, HR1358, HR1359, HR1360, HR1361, HR1362, HR1363, HR1364, HR1365, HR1366, HR1368, HR1369, HR1370, HR1380, HR1383, HR1384, HR1385, HR1386, HR1387, HR1388, HR1389, HR1390, HR1392, HR1393, HR1396, HR1397, HR1398, HR1399, HR1400, HR1402, HR1403, HR1404, HR1405, HR1406, HR1407, HR1408, HR1409, HR1410, HR1411, HR1412, HR1413, HR1414, HR1415, HR1417, HR1418, HR1419, HR1420, HR1421, HR1422, HR1424, HR1425, HR1426, HR1427, HR1428, HR1429, HR1430, HR1431, HR1432, HR1433, HR1434, HR1435, HR1436, HR1437, HR1438, HR1440, HR1441, HR1442, HR1443, HR1444, HR1445, HR1447, HR1448, HR1449, HR1450, HR1452, HR1453, HR1454, HR1455, HR1456, HR1458, HR1459, HR1460, HR1461, HR1462, HR1463, HR1464, HR1465, HR1466, HR1467, HR1469, HR1470, HR1471, HR1472, HR1473, HR1475, HR1477, HCR132, HCR154, HR17, HR49, HR170, HR275, HR355, HR356, HR364, HR369, HR672, HR690, HR755, HR756, HR759, HR762, HR763, HR781, HR785, HR848, HR1240, HR1265, HR1303, HR1307, HR1314, HR1316, HR1319, HR1326, HR1336, HR1337, HR1350, HR1351, HR1367, HR1371, HR1372, HR1373, HR1374, HR1375, HR1376, HR1377, HR1378, HR1379, HR1382, HR1391, HR1395, HR1451, HR1457, HR1468, HR1474, HR1476, SB1637, SB2878, HB2885, HB2017, HB5246, SB8, SB2308, SB1405, HB 119, SB3059, SB15, SB568, SB2900, HB3642, HB3909, SB268, HB493, SB2217, HB2516, SB650, HB2963, SB1610, HB705, SB2972, SB1540, HB40, SB2753, SB1660, SB2024, HB1545, HB46

Keywords: World War II, V-J Day, Victory over Japan Day, Japan surrender, atomic bomb, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, USS Missouri, Douglas MacArthur, Harry S. Truman, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Potsdam Conference, Pacific Theater, Greatest Generation, veterans, military history, commemoration, concurrent resolution, Texas Legislature

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• She's a native of Alamogordo, an undergraduate from NMSU, and has been a practicing attorney in private
• Evidence-based practices require mechanisms in place. There are a couple of pieces here.
• So, something that meets national standards for evidence-based practices would not be accepted?
• Our Native American students improved 13 percentage points.
• school boards want that practicality.

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• for, uh, research to ensure that we're updating, uh, and making recommendations to CYFD on best practices
• And teachers reflected that it was beneficial to their teaching practice and their student results.
• Be taught Beginning With their native language or as in English within the structured literacy.
• Speaker and general lady who are in fact foundational in their native languages.
• So, page 7, a deviation from standard development district practices.

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• So it's sort of an emerging best practice that's. been effective in multiple. Thank you. Thank you.
• And in best practices, well, first of all, we don't have the capacity for that.
• We have, of course, our Office of Tribal Affairs And our foster care units that are focused on our Native
• The network is comprised of 30 independent private practices throughout the state.
• Whatever that might be in this case, the Dental Practice Act. We can withdraw.

Keywords: 996, all

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• He talked about how guilty he felt that, as a Native American himself, his people received stronger protections
• The committee substitute strikes a balance between practicability and resident safety.
• I'm a native Texan, a researcher in molecular biosciences at UT, and a student who will be pursuing a
• cytoplasm before it can meaningfully interact with the nucleus, which is... ...is a structure with native
• I want to say that I also practice all kinds of other family law, and I'm not saying I approve of this

Bills: HB18, HB37, HB116, HB18, HB37, HB116, HB388, HB879, HB913, HB1151, HB2216, HB2358, HB2809, SB577, SB1590, SB1782, SB1887, SB2744

Keywords: HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance

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• This bill also provides incentives for our manufacturers to implement environmental best management practices
• One of the things that I practice in my normal life as an attorney, and having worked with Florida's
• For those who don't know, I was born in Haiti, and Haiti is actually the name that the natives had before
• Haiti won its revolution, it renamed the country Aitikiskaya, which means mountainous land, in the native
• I think we should honor the name that was given by the Native Americans who were here in lieu of the

Summary: The committee heard and approved several measures. HB 735 expanded Florida’s boating improvement program to fund parking for boat trailers at public ramps and offered a 10% sovereign submerged land lease discount for manufacturers using environmental best management practices; it passed unanimously. HB 4021 expanded the North River Ranch Improvement Stewardship District in Manatee County by 640 acres and was reported favorably. CS for HB 371, which promotes nature-based methods and green/gray infrastructure for coastal resilience, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from resilience and environmental groups and committee members. The committee then took up HJR 1325, a proposed constitutional amendment to create an elected Commissioner of Government Efficiency (COGE) with authority to audit, investigate, and report on waste, fraud, and abuse in state and local government. The proposal would eliminate the lieutenant governor position, the Government Efficiency Task Force, and the legislature’s current auditor appointment, with many implementation details deferred to a future bill. Members debated the scope of the new office, its relationship to the Auditor General and inspectors general, whether it should cover the legislative and judicial branches, staffing, and the comparison to federal DOGE efforts. An amendment making a minor wording change was adopted, and the resolution passed 23-? with a favorable report after a split vote. The committee also approved two Gulf of America bills. HB 575 redesignated the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, and CS for HB 549 required Florida’s academic standards and newly adopted instructional materials to reflect the federal designation for materials acquired on or after July 1, 2025. Both measures drew criticism from members who argued the renaming was politically motivated, historically insensitive, and potentially confusing for students, while supporters said Florida should align with federal action. HB 575 passed and CS for HB 549 passed 18-7. Finally, HB 4071, a local bill adjusting the boundary between Coral Springs and Parkland in Broward County by about 8.7 acres, was amended and reported favorably with support from both cities and the Broward delegation.

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• Victor was a luminary in law and worked diligently to advance his practice and support the profession
• Today I rise to recognize and commend Richmond native B. Boyceau.
• outside of our state may have been there when they weren't able to practice here.
• a practice agreement.
• to practice without a practice agreement.

Keywords: March 10, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• Sharing information, best practices. and how to address the threat. As Dr.
• We've heard a lot about him, but yet I can't get my... my arms around how practical these things are
• And likewise, we have full confidence in TPW, Texas Parks and Wildlife. focusing the impact to native
• January that amends rules governing our authorization of take of protective native wildlife.
• We continue to actively communicate best management practices, including including sample collection

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I'm a native Texan and a teacher, so I'm particularly proud of the two students who just spoke.
• My name is Clarissa Ortiz, and I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, a native Texan.
• new Americans, and emerging voters are seen as equal participants in the democratic process or as practical
• mentioned several times, we're facing numerous violations of our civil rights and discriminatory practices
• They profit off reshaping the land, raising grade, filling creek beds, and paving native ground.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• I think, when I asked this question before, this was to provide broadband in rural areas and on Native
• I think, when I asked this question before, this was to provide broadband in rural areas and on Native
• Chairman, page 10, line 133, the convening for Native American Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Chairman, page 10, line 133, the convening for Native American Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Chair and Representative, it's typical practice. Or a third of it's been spent. Yeah, Mr.

Keywords: 996, all

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• In fact, not this year, but last year, Native American students the quickest.
• In fact, not this year, but last year, Native American students had a higher growth in proficiency than
• It takes time to put into practice, though, and schools are still implementing and addressing.
• This clarity supports teachers, families, and students, and reinforces instructional practices proven
• So these practices are becoming part of our daily culture, and we are continuing to see gains in all

Bills: SB29, SB37

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• Fundamental rights are ignored. as a matter of habit and practice.
• I come today as a native Texan. ...and a committed Christian to speak on SB2880.
• I've been licensed to practice law for over 20 years in the... ...state of Texas.
• Right now, Kratom is manufactured by people that follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• I'm a 33-year-old born and raised native Texan.

Bills: SB31, SB33, SB510, SB871, SB1868, SB2024, SB2166, SB2309, SB2880, SJR27, SJR39, SJR40, SB 31, SB 33

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• University of Hawaiʻi System, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the County of Maui, and Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• I'm a native New Mexican.
• She is also a native New Mexican, grew up here in Farmington, and has been here at the college for 16
• We are a non-tribal Native American-serving institution, and we're extremely proud of that.
• We are starting to learn best practices from what states have done, and the policy recommendations I
• Key to all of this is supporting increased food production and regenerative agricultural practices.

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• It's not an acceptable practice to be tolerated by we, the people, and then not hold them accountable
• It is our practice of doing that when we...
• In fact, most people forget that this This has not just been common practice, but federal law as well
• Even my dad, a Native American.
• I'm a native Texan. I'm also the chapter chair for the Williamson County. chapter of Moms4Liberty.

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• It's not. an acceptable practice to be tolerated by we the people and then not hold them accountable,
• It is our practice of doing that when we...
• In fact, most people forget that this has not just been common practice, but federal law as well, to
• Even my dad, a Native American.
• I'm a native Texan. I'm also the chapter chair for the Williamson County chapter of Moms4Liberty.

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• ideas such as preserving more property, avoiding impacts to a particular species, or integrating native
• biologists, conservationists, scientists that really takes serious the issues at hand, take serious the native
• will come from the bear hunt because it's happened in the past, putting guardrails around these practices
• Fish and Wildlife Commission, even in their approval, didn't make any adjustments to limit those practices
• who sent out press releases and announced that she was prosecuting folks who had engaged in these practices

Summary: The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first considered the appointment of Joshua Kellam to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellam described his background with Garcia Companies, emphasized his conservation interests and land stewardship work, and addressed concerns about his development ties, the commission’s composition, the recent black bear hunt vote, and a prior Yes on 2 campaign supported by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supporters said he is a conservation-minded landowner and good steward of large acreage, while opponents argued the commission is already overrepresented by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend his confirmation, with Senators Smith and Arrington voting no and the rest of the members present voting yes. The committee then received an FWC implementation update on recently enacted boating and waterways legislation. FWC staff reviewed five laws: the Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388), Vessel Accountability (SB 164), Lucy’s Law/Boating Safety (HB 289), Disposition of Migrant Vessels (SB 830), and Water Access Facilities (HB 735). The presentation covered new rules on vessel stops, safety decals, Springs Protection Zones, derelict and at-risk vessel enforcement, long-term anchoring permits, tougher boating penalties, removal of migrant vessels, and grants for boating access infrastructure. Staff said rulemaking and officer training were underway, with some provisions already effective and others scheduled to take effect later in 2025 or January 2026. Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and the new Springs Protection Zone standard. FWC explained that responsible owners must reimburse removal costs and can lose vessel registration privileges if they do not pay. On Springs Protection Zones, staff said the new law raises the threshold from any harm to significant harm and requires vessel activity to be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make that determination. Senator Smith questioned whether the higher standard makes protections harder to establish and asked about Silver Glen Springs; FWC said that proposal was paused and would be revisited under the new criteria. The committee took no further action and adjourned after the presentation.

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• That was a practice unique to New Mexico, unique to Bernalillo County.
• So we're asking for legislation that bans that practice permanently.
• Nearly 60% of doctors... ...strongest predictor of where physicians choose to practice.
• And so that creates obligations for us to be able to provide Native American services.
• for three of those years... ...practiced for three of those years.

Bills: SB5, SB6, SB8

Keywords: physician residency, healthcare, rural communities, medical education, appropriation, education, medical school, New Mexico, construction, behavioral health, funding, mental health services, general fund transfer, 996, all

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• That local... ...on practical real-world solutions.
• their spiritual practices.
• The member from San Bernardino practiced those religious practices at the head of this building, praying
• practices designed to maximize consumer spending.
• practices designed to maximize consumer spending.

Summary: The Assembly met in session, established a quorum, approved dispensing with the previous day’s journal, and then took up a long third-reading file. Early procedural actions included moving AB 1589 to the inactive file and continuing reconsideration items. The chamber then considered a series of bills largely focused on immigration enforcement, detention, worker protections, child care, voting access, and related public services. Several immigration-related measures passed, including AB 2393 on damages for false imprisonment/arrest, AB 1994 on an immigrant victims’ rights and resources card, AB 1929 on health plan investment disclosures, AB 1633 imposing a tax on for-profit detention facilities, AB 1650 requiring decals on rental vehicles used for enforcement, AB 1655 protecting CalWORKs benefits when a child is detained, and AB 1896 disqualifying people who participated in immigration enforcement from certain public employment. AB 2230, which would bar immigration enforcement near polling places and child care facilities, also passed after extensive debate. Supporters framed these bills as accountability and protection for vulnerable communities; opponents argued they targeted federal law enforcement, were unnecessary, or raised constitutional concerns. AB 1851 on statewide school mental-health guidance also passed unanimously. After the midday recess, the Assembly returned and continued with more bills tied to immigration impacts and child welfare. AB 2379 passed with urgency, requiring child care providers to be informed of constitutional rights and trained on protections when confronted by immigration enforcement. AB 2460 passed to update school behavioral-health referral protocols for students affected by immigration enforcement trauma. AB 2495 passed to expand prohibitions on employer immigration-related threats, and AB 2662 was presented as a way for California to monitor and document federal enforcement actions and report on their community impacts. Throughout the day, the floor featured repeated exchanges over whether the bills addressed real problems or were political messaging, but the measures that came to a vote generally advanced with majority support.