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• House Bill 2262, an act amending sections 17-2502, 2-212, 12-1-12, 27-1-2, 27-1-12, Arizona Revised Statutes
• Secretary of court to vote by a vote of 16-12 and 2 not voting.
• Secretary of court to vote by a vote of 16 ayes, 12 nays, 2 not voting.
• Secretary record the vote by a vote of 15 ayes, 9 nays, 2 not voting.
• Secretary record the vote by our vote of 15-9s-13-8-2-9-2-not-voting. You've failed to pass.

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• Andrea Abrezell with the California Municipal Utilities Association in support.
• O'Levin-Hine Municipal Water District in support.
• Municipal Water District in support. Thank you. Good afternoon.
• Laura Bennett on behalf of the Las Versions Municipal Water District.
• Tiffany Fan, on behalf of Eastern Municipal Water District and Santa Margarita Municipal Water District

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And I'll award $2 million to one.
• So, We received 10 $2 million that really turns into $20 million.
• We have 2 muds and we have 2 pits in the city of Buta now.
• We have two ESDs, um, ESD 2 and ESD 8. Hays County has, has a bunch of them.
• Um, and we have a very good relationship with both our, our number 2 and number 8.

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• Tier 2 says if you don't have one of those forms of ID, you can show something that has your name and
• utility service to owners outside the municipal limits.
• It deletes the definition of controlling municipalities, mainline municipal utilities, owner property
• It also adds a provision that a municipality that operates water and wastewater utility services and
• I would move under Rule 4.17, subsection 2(c), that the bill do appear in a special order calendar.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills. Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package. The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.

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• Please proceed. 2 minutes.
• You have 2 minutes. I know Goldschlager. I don't know. Good morning.
• Which included 2% Jewish, 1% Muslim, 1% Buddhist, 1% Hindu, and 2% other world religions or something
• You have 2 minutes with Texas Right to Know for the bill.
• We also. are not, uh, El Paso Electric is not a municipally owned utility.

Bills: HB 346, HB 1360, HB 1510, HB 1606, HB 1804, HB 1805, HB 2156, HB 2391, HB 2767, HB 3022, HB 3044, HB 3272, HB 3293, HB 3493, HB 3809, HB 3824, HJR 110, HB 2463

Keywords: expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, Texas Utilities Code, electric utility, retail electric provider, municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, transmission line

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• They segregated her into a special class.
• Of new business opportunities and the city's municipal development district is working with entrepreneur
• A is the class of 2025, as well as multiple leaders in Ellis County, and they. include the Leadership
• Proposing a Constitution Amendment abolishing the automatic resignation of certain municipal, county,

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• Our success rates for class completion, meaning a student passed a college credit class with either an
• These are college classes, not audit classes, and then... College credits.
• These are college classes, not audit classes. And then they've completed 15 internships.
• What are the integrated classes? What are the integrated classes?
• In their second year and third year, the majority of their classes, all but for about one class, is integrated

Summary: The meeting opened with routine business, including approval of the January 13, 2026 minutes, and a brief recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The task force then heard a presentation from the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions on two student support programs: the Empower Program for non-degree-seeking students ages 18–24 with mild intellectual disabilities, and the Autism Support Program for degree-seeking students with autism. Speakers described academic coaching, peer and career coaching, residential supports, person-centered planning, internships, and scholarship/fee structures, noting that both programs charge a $5,000 per-semester fee and rely on scholarships and fundraising to offset costs. Members asked about dorm arrangements, individualized plans, and how students transition in and out of supports; presenters explained that Empower students remain in the program throughout, while Autism Support Program students may enter or leave services as needed. The committee next heard from Pulaski Technical College’s 3D program, a three-year transition and post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on culinary, baking, and hospitality training. Presenters outlined integrated classes with traditional students, faded support over time, internships, and outcomes such as 97 students enrolled since the program began, 57 graduates, strong completion rates, and many graduates obtaining and retaining jobs in the food service industry. Members asked about how success is measured, why rates are not 100 percent, the role of integrated classes, tuition, and community partnerships; staff explained that grading includes technical and professional skills, tuition is $5,700 per semester, and scholarships such as GETS and FAFSA help reduce costs. They also noted plans to expand offerings and pursue accreditation through the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council. Finally, the task force received a presentation from SLS Community, a Fayetteville nonprofit serving neurodivergent adults through residential supports, supported employment, community activities, and advocacy. Leaders described a long-term vision tied to the Cato Springs mixed-use development, where housing, jobs, clinical services, and community amenities would be integrated in a “live, work, play” model. They discussed a residential program, a new vocational program called Program Forge, community events, and the challenges of the “services cliff” after age 21, especially for adults with complex support needs. Members and parents spoke about the importance of trained direct support professionals, ABA-based supports, and the need for better funding and service models for adults. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming autism-related events and a request for future discussion on task force appointments and broader issues around ABA oversight and misuse.

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• . municipalities. municipalities.
• misuse, and allows municipalities to misuse, and allows municipalities to focus<01:48:43.040> on
• are really inundating uh municipalities are really inundating uh municipalities and<01:49:21.280
• municip the municipal association has. municip the municipal association has.

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• So what is the purpose of adding, I don't know, a 2:1 ratio of non-lawyers?
• They will be meeting in the Tubman-Baker Douglas Museum until 2:30 p.m.
• We have uh multiple students from their fifth and sixth grade class.
• <01:25:12.719> Uh their fifth and sixth grader class.
• Uh their fifth and sixth grader class.

Keywords: House streaming session for Thursday, February 19, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House convened with 124 members present, offered prayer, approved the previous day’s journal by consent, and then moved through introductory matters and a ceremonial resolution recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for its 113 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action in Maryland. Members welcomed visiting sorors and applauded the recognition. The chamber later confirmed 131 members present and proceeded to third reading bills. Several bills were passed without opposition, including House Bill 7, authorizing limited music therapy licenses; House Bill 42, revising the State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners; House Bill 164, on yard waste collection and disposal; and House Bill 177, on bicycles, play vehicles, and unicycles at crosswalks. House Bill 55, which would expand speed camera authority to local jurisdictions statewide for certain roads and areas, drew the most debate. Supporters argued it would give counties and municipalities local control to address speeding and safety concerns, while opponents raised concerns about local autonomy, revenue use, and whether camera fines supplement or supplant public safety funding. The floor leader clarified that the bill would extend authority now limited to three counties, that existing notice and public hearing requirements would remain, and that revenues must still be used for administrative costs and public safety. During debate on House Bill 55, members asked about the speed threshold, fine structure, whether citations go to vehicle owners, and whether the bill would change how local governments use camera revenues. The floor leader said the bill itself does not alter the existing rule that revenues after administrative costs must go to public safety, and that local jurisdictions could still further restrict use of funds. After debate, House Bill 55 passed 98-35. House Bill 164 passed 96-38, while House Bill 7 passed 133-0 and House Bill 42 passed 132-0.

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• to municipalities to municipalities to<00:01:59.160> better<00:01:59.440> understand
• report to municipalities. report to municipalities.
• /c><01:08:40.080> minutes after they had just told me 2 minutes after they had just told me 2
• for ages 2 and up. for ages 2 and up.
• /c> hours or a little bit more every 2 hours or a little bit more every 2 years. years. years.

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• All right, Billy, D1 and 2. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• M-2, Billy? Thank you, Mr. Chair. We're in M-2. These are construction contracts.
• Chair, those were all of M-2 construction contracts. Any questions on M-2 from anybody?
• M-2, Billy? Thank you, Mr. Chair. We're in M-2. These are construction contracts.
• Chair, those were all of M-2 construction contracts. Any questions on M-2 from anybody?

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Summary: The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large set of appropriation, transfer, contract, and grant requests. Early items included temporary appropriations for the Auditor of State, Department of Education, and Labor and Licensing divisions; ARPA returns from Workforce Services; infrastructure grants for State Police CDL implementation and a Pope County wildlife protection plan; restricted reserve transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic stimulus; and a Commerce reallocation shifting positions and $2 million in spending authority to support organizational realignment and avoid salary and match shortfalls. All of those items were approved without objection. Members asked several questions on specific requests. The Commerce site infrastructure grant was described as funding due diligence, environmental studies, and build-out for 30-plus-acre industrial sites, including rural communities, with matching requirements and grant agreements in place. A DHS RSVP grant item was held after concerns about state funding for volunteer stipends and administrative costs; the agency was asked to provide more information before the next meeting. In the contract section, members questioned a DHS sole-source contract for EMS Link, Inc. and a DHS Medicaid inspections-of-care bridge contract, both of which were held for further review or additional information. A Department of Education mental health referral contract with Care Solace drew questions about how the service works, whether Arkansas providers are used, and how schools and parents are involved; the agency explained it is a referral and follow-up service available to all districts and charter schools, and the item was allowed to proceed. The committee also reviewed numerous higher education construction methods of finance, agriculture promotion board grants, DHS intergovernmental and in-state contracts, and monthly reports. Questions were raised about the Arkansas Medicaid Trust Fund balance and the need to define a minimum reserve level; DFA and DHS said the fund remains adequate for the current fiscal year, though it is being drawn down and may require future restricted reserve transfers. The meeting ended with no further objections and the subcommittee adjourned.

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• In particular, it is one class of person who is basically exempted from civil justice in the state, and
• it's a class of person that may have harmed someone and may be making quite a lot more than the average
• House Bill 2, but if there's any tax capacity by which either we have it on the front end through the
• Albuquerque, the Municipal League, on behalf of our member communities, has seen...
• I have talked to the municipalities, and of course that's when we saw the FIR.

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• And these are listed under Roman numeral 2 from letters A through N.
• So let's see under, again, under section 194-F:2, under Roman numeral 2, the expenses are very clearly
• /c> colon 2 colon 2 um<00:06:42.720> under<00:06:43.199> Roman<00:06:43.680> numeral
• 2 the expenses um under Roman numeral 2 the expenses are<00:06:46.240> very<00:06:46.720>
• I the board for local municipalities.

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• Article 83, Part 2. Thank you, Madam President.
• >> Senator from District 2. >> Senator from District 2. >> Yes.
• <04:15:42.000> A criminals will be deterred by a class A criminals will be deterred by a class
• That same gun Lebanon Municipal Airport.
• municipalities and law enforcement. municipalities and law enforcement.

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• Class 216, all my homies. We come in together.
• Have we received 2/3 of those elected to unconstitute in the House?
• I'm assuming there are no municipalities against this. I would assume not.
• Declare the vote nay having received 2/3 of those elected to and constituting the.
• I zero, nay, I received 2/3 of those elected to and constituting the House.

Bills: HR1055, SB2170, SB1833, SB1198, HR1056, SB1730, SB563, SB1379, SB1645, SB2155, SB1280, SB1455, SB1456, SB1461, SB1457, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, SB1344, SB1309, HR1054, SB2159, SB1948, HB1371, SB1365, SB1976, SB1975, SB2026, SB1565, SB1621, SB237, SB933, SB1427, SB1642, SB171, SB1873, SB2067, SB1623, SB1771, SB1805, SB1826, SB2072, SB444, SB2184, SB1966, SB1812, SB2117, SB2135, SB330, SB1239, SB1428, SB1531, SB1484, SB1405, SB3

Keywords: Oklahoma Agriculture Day, agriculture, farmers, ranchers, agribusiness, food production, wheat, cattle, beef, dairy, soybeans, cotton, poultry, pork, rye, rural economy, urban-rural, trade, commodity production, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture

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• <01:55:17.280> A intended it to be treated as a Class A intended it to be treated as a Class
• <01:55:19.159> B misdemeanor it would be a Class B misdemeanor it would be a Class B misdemeanor
• 2 Roman numeral 2<03:16:14.720> no<03:16:15.000> governmental<03:16:15.560> entity<
• /c><03:16:15.960> shall<03:16:16.239> acquire 2 no governmental entity shall acquire 2

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Summary: The House Judiciary Committee met to hear House Bill 520, which would authorize the Department of Education to issue subpoenas in investigations and hearings involving the code of conduct for New Hampshire educators. Representative Lynn, the bill sponsor, said the measure was intended to give the department standard subpoena power during investigations and in later adjudicatory proceedings, with a process for challenging overbroad subpoenas. He argued that agencies with investigative and hearing authority should also have the power to compel witnesses and documents, and said the bill was narrowed from an earlier broader draft to focus on teacher credentialing and address concerns about scope. Members raised several concerns about whether the department already has enough authority, whether the Attorney General could handle subpoenas instead, and whether the bill creates an imbalance by giving subpoena power mainly to the investigating side. Representative Burroughs said she did not feel she had enough information and was uncomfortable with the bill, especially regarding who bears subpoena costs. Representative Biron questioned the trial analogy and whether both sides truly have equal subpoena rights. Lynn responded that the investigative stage is like a grand jury process, where only the investigating body subpoenas witnesses, while the adjudicatory stage allows both sides to seek subpoenas through the hearing officer. Other questions focused on the bill’s scope. Representative Andreos asked what investigative authority the Department of Education already has, and Representative Organ questioned why the bill is limited to educators rather than also covering vendors, charter school boards, or the EFA scholarship organization. Lynn said the limitation to educators was deliberate, because earlier broader versions drew objections for being too expansive. Representative Tur asked whether the Attorney General could already handle such matters, and Lynn said that while the AG might be able to pursue some investigations or court subpoenas, agencies should be able to conduct their own internal investigations. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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• 2 Thank you. Thank you. All right, it's at 11.17.
• Many classes where people have passed their grace period. no problem passing the class, and no problem
• And our class here in Texas is only four hours.
• Utah is a four hour class as well, but like.
• So this is required, mandatory training, but in the 24-hour... class, would that be a condensed class

Bills: HB214, HB626, HB647, HB658, HB668, HB674, HB908, HB214

Keywords: firearm acquisition, gun smuggling, criminal offenses, ammunition, terrorism, public safety, Texas criminal procedure, federal law enforcement, state arrest authority, search and seizure, felony offenses, federal air marshal, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Defense police, military police, Homeland Security, Public Safety, veterans affairs, federal officers, joint law enforcement authority

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• Municipal.
• Municipal.
• Amendment 2 is technical. Amendment 3...
• Amendment 2 is technical. Amendment 3 is technical.
• Section 2 does not require proof of discriminatory intent.

Bills: HR192, HR193, HR194, HCR80, HCR81, HCR82, HCR83, HCR84, HCR85, HR188, HR189, HR190, HR191, SB134, SB140, SB281, SB331, SB384, SB389, SB415, SB451, SB458, SB479, SB504, SB523, HR38, HR96, HR160, HCR31, HCR61, SCR19, HB316, HB549, HB578, HB646, HB748, HB798, HB824, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1032, HB1081, HB1108, HB1129, HB1140, HB1157, HB1186, HB1192, HB1195, HB1198, HB1222, HB1244, SB73, SB89, SB128, SB149, SB191, SB196, SB238, SB318, SB340, HB225, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HCR4, HCR47, HCR32, HB362, HB893, HB990, HB1007, HB1153, HB1243, HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB267, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB478, HB610, HB617, HB745, HB749, HB752, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB896, HB979, HB992, HB1000, HB1024, HB1050, HB1166, HB1172, HB1173, HB1207, HB1218, HB1223, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, SB244, SB256, HB911, HB306, HB366, HB1161, HB1230, HB59, HB481, HB772, HB897, HB1003, HB1008, HB1112, HB1180, HB1189, HB181, HB1118, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB393, HB458, HB459, HB525, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB773, HB864, HB996, HB1035, HB1058, HB1082, HB1113, HB1234, HB1240

Keywords: ACOG, maternal health, healthcare professionals, patient-physician relationship, obstetrics, gynecology, condolences, military service, veteran, community, memorial, visual acuity, student health, de-identified data, longitudinal analysis, education policy, property rights, carbon dioxide sequestration, expropriation, Landowner Bill of Rights

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• Appropriation bills already passed out, so there is money in the bill in House Bill 2 for this, Mr.
• And so we believe that the money that is in House Bill 2, because that federal allotment has already
• In my personal opinion, I don't know why there's not class action lawsuits on the U.S. government.
• We have 10 partners, including county and municipal government, the state agencies...
• So by a vote of 8 to 2, you have a do pass, Committee. By a vote of 8 to 2, you have a do pass.

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• In fact, in this facility, we are in the service area of East Bay Municipal Utilities District, who has
• This isn't something that agencies can do at a loss because another thing that Prop 2 This isn't something
• I have clients that range from state, federal, municipal, contractors, and homeowners.
• And then we also stumbled upon SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater, which was the causative agent of COVID.
• And I noticed on there, too, that you had SARS-CoV-2, I think, too. SARS-CoV-2, yes.

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Biotechnology and Medical Technology held an informational hearing on the role of biotechnology industries in wastewater treatment, hosted at Bakar Labs on the UC Berkeley campus. Opening remarks emphasized California’s water scarcity, the rising cost of wastewater infrastructure, and the need to reuse and clean contaminated water. Committee members framed the hearing as a look at both current treatment challenges and emerging technologies that could improve water quality, affordability, and resilience over time. The first panel focused on statewide wastewater challenges. BACWA Executive Director Laurie Fono described wastewater plants as part of a broader circular economy, noting their roles in recycled water, environmental enhancement, biosolids management, carbon sequestration, and renewable energy generation. She highlighted major challenges including aging 1970s-era infrastructure, nutrient reduction mandates, sea level rise, evolving regulations, and PFAS source control. She said Bay Area agencies face about $11 billion in nutrient reduction costs, with rate increases, state revolving funds, WIFIA loans, and bonds as the main financing tools. Members asked about regional differences, energy revenue opportunities, smaller decentralized plants, and agricultural collaboration. The second panel featured researchers and lab experts discussing biotechnology solutions. Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s Dr. Romine Chakarvati described using microbial communities and machine learning to help break down PFAS and treat produced water. CEL Analytical’s Dr. Yigi Dearborn explained pathogen testing for direct potable reuse, wastewater monitoring, and the need for larger sample volumes and more funding to validate methods for viruses and protozoa. Stanford’s Dr. Chunhung-Shin presented an anaerobic membrane system that turns domestic wastewater into clean water and energy with less biosolids and lower operating costs. Committee members asked about AI, assay development, scaling technologies, and funding priorities. Public comment from the California Association of Sanitation Agencies stressed the need to balance scalability, reliability, and affordability, and the hearing adjourned without any formal vote or action.