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• My chief operating officer is here with me, and I've tasked her with two priorities: one is workforce
• And I've tasked her with two priorities. And one is workforce with CYFD.
• taxes and fees, whether it be a weight-distance tax, motor vehicle excise tax, gas, diesel tax, registration
• And there is an EV tax, or not a tax, but an EV registration fee that was attached to the bonding bill

Bills: SB36, SB88, SB92, SB97, SB48, SB55, SB58, SB76, SB93, SB89, SB60

Keywords: quantum technology, tax credit, infrastructure, economic development, New Mexico, corporate tax, research and development, innovation, foster care, income tax, guardianship, youth services, financial relief, affordable housing, gross receipts tax, tax deduction, construction materials, multifamily housing, low income, tax credits

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• Both the Trump and Biden administrations have made federal research security a priority by issuing executive
• R&D PROJECTS Both the Trump and Biden administrations have made federal research security a priority
• pull our country back in time, bring us back to barriers at the ballot box and restrictions on registration
• BARRIERS AT THE BALLOT BOX AND RESTRICTIONS ON REGISTRATION. MR. SPEAKER, MR. SPEAKER, MR.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• At Suffolk, we consider safety our highest priority, and we are proud to enthusiastically support Bill
• This bill will give the Commissioner of Occupational Licensure more authority to supervise registration
• Thank you to the chair and the co-chair for this opportunity to support H. 473, the act of registration
• We're pursuing this, requiring the certification and registration of irrigation contractors.
• The Board of Registration will have the power to establish the standards for certification, to suspend

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure opened with logistical remarks about testimony procedures, time limits, accessibility supports, and the large number of witnesses. The first bill discussed was H. 451, which would allow professional license applicants who do not have a Social Security number to use an ITIN instead. Supporters said the bill would help qualified workers, especially immigrants, enter licensed trades and professions without lowering training or testing standards, while addressing workforce shortages. Committee members asked a few questions, and the bill was framed as a uniform statewide licensing reform. The bulk of the hearing focused on S. 210 and H. 1278, two bills aimed at improving wheelchair repair and warranty protections. Supporters included the Attorney General’s Office, disability advocates, wheelchair users, clinicians, and legislators, who described long repair delays, missed work and medical appointments, loss of independence, hospitalizations, pressure injuries, and other harms caused by broken wheelchairs and slow service. They argued for stronger timelines, two-year warranties, required parts availability, loaner chairs, and enforcement mechanisms, with H. 1278 modeled on a Connecticut-style repair deadline and S. 210 focused on warranty protections. Several witnesses emphasized that wheelchairs are essential medical equipment, not ordinary consumer goods. Opposition came from NCart, which said it supports solutions but raised concerns that the bills, as written, could be difficult to implement for complex rehab technology. NCart said some warranty provisions may not fit wear-and-tear components and noted that MassHealth has already taken steps such as preventive maintenance, reduced prior authorization, and transportation support. Other witnesses and advocates countered that the current market is dominated by a few profitable companies and that the legislature needs to impose clear standards because voluntary fixes have not worked. The committee also heard testimony on S. 195, a toxic-free kids bill from Senator Comerford and Representative Hawkins, which would restrict PFAS and other toxic chemicals in children’s products and create disclosure and phase-out requirements. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Its registration was closed at 6. It went from 8 to 6 today.
• Are you the one that missed the registration? I'm sorry? Yeah, so what time did you arrive?
• sorry about that too, because if we open it back up, then anybody that... ...it back up, so the registration
• Here on Earth, we find it a priority to be more accurate with our data, not less.
• If anyone is registered, registration was open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and obviously a couple of over

Bills: HB186, HB201, HB229, HB796, HB1506, HB2702, HB2885, HB3225, HB3909, HB4285, HB5138

Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, biological sex, government information, definitions, sex-based distinctions, public health, federal directives, state authority

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• that the emotional, psychological, and physical safety of the women that stayed there was of utmost priority
• The committee substitute to Senate Bill 511 adds in Chapter 20 a voter registration...
• The committee substitute to Senate Bill 511 adds in Chapter 20 voter registration agencies from the exemption
• Bill 510, Senator Bettencourt's bill about the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration
• Senator Bettencourt's bill about the failure of a voter registrar to comply with voter registration laws

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

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1183, by Senator Creighton, which would require Lone Star Cards used for SNAP and TANF benefits to display the recipient’s name and photo, add fraud-reporting information, and require HHSC to track replacement-card requests. Creighton argued the bill would reduce fraud and protect taxpayer dollars, citing Texas SNAP theft and overpayment data. HHSC testified that photo IDs on the card are technically possible and explained how authorized secondary users are added. Dr. Amber O’Connor of Every Texan testified against the bill, saying SNAP fraud is a small share of expenditures, that the proposal would be costly and ineffective, and that federal rules limit mandatory photo requirements. Public testimony closed and SB 1183 was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1184, also by Senator Creighton, which would lower from 20 years to 10 years the minimum age of collectible wine that Texas collectors may sell to permitted restaurants. Supporters said the change would help Texas restaurants access desirable vintages, keep collectible wine in-state, and align with market demand; invited witnesses from the wine industry testified in favor. No opposition was heard, public testimony closed, and SB 1184 was left pending. Next, Senator Birdwell laid out Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, both aimed at revising Texas impeachment procedures in response to issues identified during the 2023 impeachment process. The measures would clarify constitutional and statutory impeachment authority, require sworn testimony, extend review periods for House members, address conflicts of interest and presiding officers, require cost reporting, and modify rules for impeaching the governor or lieutenant governor. A committee substitute added protections for the accused, longer review periods, and a fallback presiding-officer option. Witnesses generally supported stronger accountability but raised questions about whether the language should also cover retired or visiting judges. Both measures were left pending after testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1577, which would expand Texas Motor Speedway’s alcohol sales authority to include distilled spirits and remove certain event and concession limits; the Speedway’s representative supported the bill and it was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 and Senate Bill 240, which would recognize only two sexes and restrict access to sex-designated private spaces in public facilities based on biological sex. Supporters argued the measures were needed to protect women’s privacy and safety, including in schools and shelters, while opponents warned about enforcement problems, privacy concerns, and impacts on transgender Texans and others who do not fit stereotypical sex traits. After extensive testimony, both measures were left pending. The committee then took up multiple pending bills and reported several favorably, including SB 511, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 2024, SB 2166, SJR 27, SJR 40, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 2420, SB 1999, SB 2309, SB 1860, and SB 2429, with some also certified for the local and uncontested calendar.

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• This was a high priority of the department, so this puts a little bit there.
• Similarly, item number 56, flagged by both Representatives Little and Hernandez as a priority to get
• Little and others as a priority.
• So back to page nine, item number 89 was flagged by members as a priority.
• So back to page nine, item number 89 was flagged by members as a priority.

Keywords: 996, all

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• When we receive product registration, we receive it from the federal government.
• I'd like to highlight a few of the agency priorities.
• Another priority for us this session is support for the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center.
• All right, our next priority. We know that...
• Priority I'll mention is the temporary attachment of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• We oversee the licensing and registration of over a thousand communication providers in the state that
• state broadband programs have been administered over the past several years, and one of my personal priorities
• were in the LA fires not being able to get online to have their education, I think it's a shared priority
• that... or it's a priority that we all share.
• They are getting a lot of encroachment permits, so to ensure that MMBI takes a top priority, we have

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Which is a priority of the commissioners.
• But we do have a good working relationship with respect to impacts and priorities.
• Chair, Senator Tobiasen, I can't speak to the appropriations process or to the priorities specifically
• Tobacco was something that was a priority, sort of a focal point for one of my predecessors, Tom Udall
• But what I would say is we really need to make this a priority.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Priority two, we have about 2500 on that list.
• Our priority 3 and priority 4. We're plugging them.
• So the benefit of the committee, explain your priority 3 and 4.
• Priority 3 and 4 are priorities for us.
• Well, it's one of the priorities of this committee, so, um.

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• The question though top priority for me.
• It's a priority conversation. I'll use today as an example.
• It's a priority conversation.
• maybe aren't as high of a priority? maybe aren't as high of a priority?
• This is language from Senator Oumou Verbeten's bill to provide automatic priority registration process

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm honored to be here today for consideration to serve on the Board of Registration.
• on the Board of Registration. on the Board of Registration.
• Before that, I organized some grassroots voter registration drives.
• I'm honored to be considered for a seat on the Board of Registrations for the island of Hawaii.
• I'm honored to be considered for a seat on the Board of Registrations for the island of Hawaii.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Message 572, the nomination of Kirsten Walker to the Commission on the Status of Women, and received testimony in strong support from representatives of the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission, and others. Walker described nearly a decade of community advocacy focused on women, gender-diverse people, homelessness, domestic violence, substance use, reproductive and gender-diverse health care, and support for criminalized communities. Members asked about the commission’s past work and future priorities, and Walker said it should continue supporting community initiatives, studies on violence, and women-led efforts. The committee voted to recommend advise and consent, with the measure adopted unanimously by the members present. The committee then considered Governor’s Message 685, the nomination of Arielle Castillo to the Board of Registration of the Island of Oahu. Testimony from supporters emphasized her civic engagement, volunteer work, and willingness to serve in uncompensated state work. Castillo said she had worked in local politics and voter engagement, including with Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action, and explained her background in voter registration, election rules, and good-government efforts. Members questioned her on how she would handle close voting issues and whether her activism could affect her service; she said she would apply the law fairly, protect voting rights, and that her organization is nonpartisan and does not endorse candidates. The committee again recommended advise and consent, and the nomination was adopted. Finally, the committee heard Governor’s Message 686, the nomination of Jonathan Simons to the Board of Registration of the Island of Hawaii. Supporters described him as thoughtful and analytical, and Simons said he is a Hilo civil engineer with a strong interest in civics and good governance. He said his role on the board would be to protect the franchise by preventing improper disenfranchisement and ensuring votes are counted appropriately, citing his mother’s work enforcing the Voting Rights Act. Members asked whether he would apply election laws fairly and without partisan bias; he said he would. The committee voted advise and consent on GM 686 as well, and all three nominations were adopted before adjournment.

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• We have a number of witness registration cards.
• Alliance for Safety and Justice is a multi-state organization that is dedicated to passing safety priorities

Bills: HB104, HB2434, HB2529, HB2688, HB3161, HB3486, HB3487, HB3745, HB4044, HB4226, HB4945, HB104

Keywords: Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, retirement, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, salary supplement, county judges, judicial functions, state law, government compensation, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age

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• We have A number of witness registration cards. We'll start with uh Joseph Newton.
• Safety and Justice is a multi-state organization that dedicate, it's dedicated to passing safety priorities

Bills: HB104

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval

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• the bill today, please make sure you filled out the electronic witness affirmation form on the registration
• Chairman, I want to thank you so much for offering to join author of the bill and make it one of your priority

Bills: HB1523, HB2109, HB2694, HB3525, HB3898, HB4646, HB5188, HB5219, HB5320, HB5651, HB5655, HB5659, HB5662, HB5672

Keywords: aquifer conservation, Class V injection well, environmental regulation, groundwater protection, municipal water supply, temporary prohibition, water management, reservoir construction, state water plan, Texas Water Code, environmental impact, Brazoria Drainage District, commissioners, elections, vacancies, resignation, HB 3525, North Texas Groundwater Conservation District, groundwater permit, permit amendment

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• Senator Parker's Senate Bill 780, but was designated as a Lieutenant Governor's priority.
• Witnesses, please be sure to register using the electronic witness registration. system accessible on

Bills: SB825

Keywords: illegal immigration, economic impact, environmental impact, financial impact, annual study, Texas, government report, 1185, senate, all

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• Ensuring that rural children and families such as my own receive the support they need and as a priority
• Uh, members, uh, if, uh, no one else is here to testify, which we closed registration earlier, but we

Bills: SB 502, SB 513, SB 622, SB 670, SB 731, SB 732, SB 916, SB 961, SB 1122

Keywords: SB 502, Texas peace officers, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC Office of Inspector General, OIG investigators, law enforcement classification, Schedule C, state employee benefits, injury benefits, peace officer status, commissioned officers, state auditor classification, Government Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, human services, health and human services, law enforcement compensation, public employee benefits, Texas state law enforcement, child welfare

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• Witnesses, please be sure to register using the electronic witness registration system.
• Many of these issues—it's RTDA, and that's a priority.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Priority one is, we have about 15 on that list, meaning they need to be plugged.
• 3 and priority 4.
• The benefit of the committee, explain your priority 3 and 4.
• Priority 3 and 4 are priorities for us.
• We place the highest priority on safety... of our employees and our pipelines.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So COGs, in my experience, sit at the intersection of state priorities and local execution.
• Through packaging work, identifying priorities, aligning the jurisdictions, layering the funding, and
• Seeing none, we will now close registration on this charge and move on to our microgrids and...
• What would be... ...top priority because they do not get the return on investment.
• First, consumer protection must be a priority.

Keywords: 1184, house, all