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• The rationale for this morning's measure... ...is relatively simple.
• Searching for these records will locate them, and this will be of great benefit to the people seeking
• Well, thermal energy storage and its applicability to the Texas Energy Fund relative to geothermal?

Bills: HB111

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Relative to the Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
• Just this past weekend, there was an opinion piece in CalMatters where one minor girl was searching for
• Unfortunately, we only succeed in placing foster children with relatives about a third of the time.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We have specialized units that conduct investigations and execute arrest warrants, search warrants, assist
• Do you have any um information, studies, whatever to show the relative hazard of a school police officer
• The fact of the matter is, Representative Schoolcraft, when you asked your question about the relative

Committee: House Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

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• The business court is still relatively new and I wanted to know if you've had any challenges with this
• I'm old enough to have done that. than that when college tuition and dorm and dining costs were relatively
• It's not a different format that they have to search for.

Committee: Senate Nominations

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• It's still relatively small, over 7,000 applications. high quality of students are tremendous.
• We are presently conducting a national search for the founding dean.
• Houston was established in 1972 by the UT System Board of Regents and Texas legislator, so relatively

Committee: House Appropriations - S/C on Article III

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• </c><00:14:54.320><c> engines,</c> smartphones, search engines, smartphones, search engines, surveillance
• Some patients have a fully matched relative who can serve as a donor, but most patients require a search
• Some patients have a fully matched relative who can serve as a donor, but most patients require a search
• a search for an unrelated<03:17:19.600><c> donor.
• It revolutionized in search of a cure.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• big enough to increase the expenses for those companies, and this is just my policy, my anecdotal search
• And I think it is worthwhile to think about what is the role of the FAIR Plan relative to surplus lines
• But the great news about fire safety is that it can be done at a relatively cost-effective measure.
• But the great news about fire safety is that it can be done at a relatively cost.
• But the great news about fire safety is that it can be done at a relatively cost-effective measure.

Committee: Senate Insurance

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I also uh think it's really funny that I scheduled this bill as the first bill of the day relative to
• 06.959><c> day</c> this bill as the first bill of the day this bill as the first bill of the day relative
• to the snow removal relative to the snow removal responsibilities.<00:15:09.360><c> So,</c><00:15:10.079
• House Bill 1553, relative to pet-related fees and rent and residential tenancies.
• </c> feeshifting litigation over relatively feeshifting litigation over relatively small<04:39:34.561

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So I again, you know, I understand that this is divisive, but this is relative to a private property
• So I again, you know, I understand that this is divisive, but this is relative to a private property
• So I again, you know, I understand that this is divisive, but this is relative to a private property
• So I again, you know, I understand that this is divisive, but this is relative to a private property
• I found, after searching for one year, a tiny apartment I could afford.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• House Bill 504, relative to state energy policy.
• capability, opportunities and job search capability, and<01:13:33.840><c> better</c><01:13:34.239><c
• 01:48:16.719><c> of</c><01:48:16.800><c> a</c><01:48:17.320><c> sledgehammer</c><01:48:18.320><c> relative
• </c><01:48:18.880><c> to</c> bit of a sledgehammer relative to bit of a sledgehammer relative to forcing
• Uh, we have relatively, believe it or not, very poor mapping of the bottom of the ocean throughout much

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• the committee, Representative Lord, respectfully, the same people that do that now for all matters relative
• to criminal records, all matters relative to temporary restraining orders, all matters relative to IRFPO
• I'm trying to rack my brain as to why this is not a solution in search of a problem.
• I'm trying to rack my brain as to like why this is not a solution in search of a problem.
• to do, again, focused on typically, like, violent offenders, I, again, it's like the solution in search

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 25, which would prohibit a juvenile who committed a firearm-related delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult from legally owning or possessing a firearm for 10 years after disposition. The sponsor and supporters said the bill is intended to address serious youth gun violence without lengthening juvenile sentences or unsealing records, and they emphasized that the substitute language was meant to clarify, not change, the bill’s intent. Support came from law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, CYFD, and business interests, while opponents including the Public Defender, ACLU, and criminal defense advocates argued it conflicts with juvenile-code principles, creates civil disabilities based on juvenile conduct, and could raise Second Amendment and sealing-record concerns. Members raised extensive questions about how the NICS background-check process would work, what offenses would qualify, whether the measure would apply retroactively, and how sealed juvenile records and pardons would be handled. After discussion, the committee adopted the committee substitute, but no final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided; members discussed possibly working on the language further in Judiciary or tabling it. The committee then took up House Bill 15, the Medical Injury and Collaborative Resolution Act, described by the sponsor as New Mexico’s version of a candor law. The bill would create a protected adverse outcome conference process allowing patients and providers to discuss medical injuries or undesirable outcomes outside of court, with the goal of improving communication, giving patients answers, and reducing litigation. A family medicine doctor and a trial lawyer testified in support, saying patients often want explanations more than money and that open conversations can sometimes resolve disputes early. Public commenters also supported the concept, though one noted concerns about how pro se litigants would fit into the process. Committee questions focused on how the bill would define injury, how confidentiality would be enforced, whether statements could be used in court, who would pay for the process, and how it would interact with existing malpractice procedures. The sponsors said the conference would be voluntary, not require an apology, and would be protected by evidentiary rules; if protected statements were introduced at trial, they said remedies such as mistrial could apply. The discussion continued into procedural details, but no final action on HB 15 appears in the provided portion.

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• We have executed 9 search and arrest warrants to date, resulting in 5 arrests.
• I searched a little bit as to how you approach it.
• This last week, because I'm the kind of nerd who searches PubMed for fun, the NIH database had information
• Is usage, be it in the legal or black market, a relative constant in society?
• Okay, so usage is relatively constant, and you're noting a change, however, among younger people moving

Bills: HB28 , SB3 , SB 3

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program

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• This is a bill relative to fetal death records.
• This is a bill relative to fetal death records.
• This is a bill relative to fetal death records.
• This is a bill relative to fetal death records.
• This is a bill relative to fetal this.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee first took up Senate Bill 268, a bill related to biological sex and related classifications. Members opposing the bill argued it was unnecessary, poorly drafted, and a personal attack on a small group of people, while supporters said it was needed to protect girls and women and to avoid repeated floor debate on a measure they viewed as proper. Several members also discussed the bill’s definition of biological sex, the lack of guidance on what information could be required to make determinations, and concerns about unintended consequences. The committee voted on a motion to retain the bill and approved it by a 10-8 roll call vote, with the bill retained. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 189, described by supporters as a housekeeping measure requested by the Secretary of State and the Department of Health and Human Services concerning fetal death records. Supporters said the bill was narrow, time-sensitive, and ready to pass, while opponents argued it needed further work and that the committee should not use retention to reopen the bill for broader changes. Some members said they wanted to add or explore additional provisions related to fetal death reporting, while others objected that such changes were outside the bill’s scope and poor procedure. After debate, the committee voted to retain Senate Bill 189 as well.

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• We do a quick title search just to verify we are talking to the proper landowners, research their contact
• That gives Rainbow a nice backyard to go out and search for complementary businesses that can work off
• I'm not sure the breakdown; I'm assuming that's mostly flash steam relative to binary cycle, that's more
• The good news: Williston is generally a hotter formation relative to other oil and gas producing regions
• Flat land, not too many mountains, and relatively easy access to the underground.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Energy Development and Transmission Committee met in interim session and approved the November 6 minutes. Chair Novak outlined the committee’s study agenda, including large energy users such as data centers, geothermal, landowner relations, wind and solar, and other energy topics across the state. The meeting was framed as informational only, with no bills or formal legislative action taken beyond the minutes approval. Testimony focused first on landowner relations. Oliver County Commissioner Dave Berger described the county’s energy history and local support for coal and related development. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue emphasized proactive, face-to-face communication with landowners, respect for property rights, and the need for developers to be transparent about tradeoffs; he also discussed insurance and liability concerns tied to easements. Committee members asked about eminent domain, local versus state authority, and how communities can better understand the revenue and infrastructure implications of energy development. Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Tom Bodine then described the department’s ombudsman programs for pipeline restoration and reclamation, wind restoration, and royalty oversight. He said the programs provide confidential, third-party assistance on reclamation and royalty disputes, but do not provide legal advice. Senators raised concerns about post-production deductions in royalty leases and whether the ombudsman can explain them; Bodine said the program can clarify statements and deductions but cannot resolve legal disputes. He also said the department has not received requests related to fiber lines. Representatives from Grid United and One Oak described their project development and landowner engagement practices. Grid United’s Brent Johnson discussed the North Plains Connector transmission project, its route selection process, voluntary acquisition approach, and efforts to avoid eminent domain by working closely with regulators, counties, townships, and landowners. One Oak’s Danette Welsh and Tom Giltner described the company’s midstream operations, extensive North Dakota footprint, and emphasis on direct landowner communication, consistent local regulation, careful construction practices, and post-construction reclamation. Members asked about setbacks, zoning consistency, invasive species prevention, outside advocacy groups, and eminent domain use; One Oak said it has not used eminent domain on its North Dakota projects, largely because most gathering lines are negotiated easements.

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• For those of you who may not be aware, the commission is a relatively new entity.
• > is</c><00:02:44.959><c> a</c> be aware uh the commission is a be aware uh the commission is a relatively
• 46.640><c> the</c><00:02:46.760><c> law</c><00:02:47.040><c> was</c><00:02:47.200><c> passed</c> relatively
• new entity the law was passed relatively new entity the law was passed in<00:02:47.599><c> 2019</c><
• </c><00:07:59.720><c> and</c> urban institute's prison search and urban institute's prison search and

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• In February, investigators served a search warrant on a rural Sonoma County property suspected of operating
• a resident is in violation of the new law, appear at the resident's front door, demand entry and search
• And just like California, Sweden is searching for innovative solutions to bring relief to its people.
• Because factory-built housing is a relatively new industry in California, these factories do not have

Committee: Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I did a simple search, since we're talking about social media platforms, to see what that would mean.
• So I did a Google search, like, what would it mean if we tried to record meetings and store them on YouTube
• And the Google search said it's widely considered poor policy and a compliance risk.
• And I think that you have answered the question because timely is relative, right?

Summary: The committee first approved the May 20 minutes and then advanced HCR 95, which would create a more uniform tax base for future state and local tax exemptions and credits, requiring a two-thirds vote of both chambers to deviate from that uniformity. HB 648 was deferred by the author. HB 1049, dealing with public meeting procedures and notice requirements, was amended after discussion with the Police Jury Association, school boards, and local government groups; the amendments removed a requirement for a lawyer at every meeting and clarified notice and posting language, and the bill was reported with amendments despite opposition from local government associations and the City of Baker. The committee then heard HB 615, which would expand livestreaming and two-year archiving requirements to more public bodies, including non-elected boards and commissions with taxing or rulemaking authority. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure, while local government and association witnesses argued it would impose an unfunded mandate, especially on small volunteer boards, and raised concerns about costs, staffing, record retention, and reliance on social media platforms. The bill was not advanced. HB 1201, as amended, would provide legislators reimbursement for travel and limited out-of-session expenses, including housing and mileage, beginning with the next term; members discussed the need to make public service more financially feasible and to broaden who can afford to serve. The committee reported HB 1201 with amendments. The committee also considered two constitutional convention-related bills. HB 244 would set guardrails for any future convention by capping delegates at 144, specifying delegate selection, requiring a two-thirds delegate vote to send proposals to voters, and requiring both a majority of voters and approval by three-fourths of the parishes for ratification; after debate over whether the parish threshold was too high, the bill was reported favorably on a roll call vote. HB 4, as amended, was narrowed to require the Senate and House Governmental Affairs committees to meet in the off-season to discuss the mechanics of a possible convention, but members viewed it as more of a study resolution than binding legislation, and the committee voted to keep it in committee. The meeting then moved to confirmation hearings. Courtney Myers, nominated for Deputy Secretary for the Office of Juvenile Justice, and Ernest Jacob Reade Jr., nominated as Assistant Secretary, testified about their backgrounds and priorities, emphasizing juvenile rehabilitation, education and vocational programming, mental health services, credible messengers, family contact, and better communication with legislators and families. Nathan McBride, nominated as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality, testified about his engineering and government affairs background and said he would focus on legislative work, waste tire management, permitting modernization, and constituent service.

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• independent nonprofit to create the Treatment Atlas, a free directory that allows Californians to search
• When we realized that his meth and heroin use wasn't just a phase, we did what many families do: we searched
• The first program that came up in the search looked professional, answered immediately, and spoke to
• But we do have two remaining overarching issues that we still have concerns with relative to the bill

Committee: House Health

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Most people do is they have a relative or a neighbor.
• So then we can search facilities. Give us about five... lives exponentially.
• So then we can search facilities. Give us about five. Perpetuity. So then we can search facilities.

Summary: The hearing opened the Select Committee on Effective Postsecondary Career, Technical Education, and Workforce Development Programs at Santa Ana College, with Assemblymember Mike Fong emphasizing the need for affordable, accelerated pathways into high-demand careers and noting his bill AB 1098 creating the California Interagency Education Council. Chancellor Marvin Martinez welcomed the committee and urged changes to AB 927 to remove the “duplication” barrier for community college bachelor’s degrees, arguing that applied baccalaureate programs can lead to high-wage jobs and expand access for low- and middle-income students. The first panel focused on statewide workforce trends and policy. California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor Anthony Cordova highlighted credit for prior learning, Strong Workforce funding, dual enrollment, and apprenticeship growth, asking the Legislature to restore and increase Strong Workforce funding and expand applied baccalaureate degrees. LAEDC’s Josep Bilayo described regional labor market data showing growth in health care, education, construction, bioscience, and clean energy, while stressing the need for employer-led, data-driven programs, wraparound supports, and flexible funding. Andrew Gonzalez of the Building and Construction Trades Council argued that registered apprenticeship must be paid, combine classroom and on-the-job training, and end in a portable credential; he also promoted apprenticeship readiness programs, community workforce agreements, and stronger exposure to trades starting in K-12. Eric Morrison Smith of the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color discussed the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant Program and related youth apprenticeship recommendations, including bridge programs, intermediary infrastructure, reduced employer barriers, and better coordination of state funding. A later panel highlighted Santa Ana College’s fire technology and firefighting academy programs. President Annabelle Neri and Vice President Jeffrey Lamb said the college is one of the state’s largest fire training providers, with strong partnerships with local fire agencies, law enforcement, and the U.S. Forest Service, and with high job placement and six-figure starting salaries for some graduates. They also described related certificates, advanced officer training, wellness services, and workforce preparation such as mock interviews and sponsorships. Throughout the hearing, members and panelists repeatedly stressed the importance of aligning education with labor market demand, expanding apprenticeships and work-based learning, and using regional collaboration to connect students to living-wage careers.

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• We're always searching for ways.
• On slide 11, we want to show you what that looks like fundamentally relative to the real cost of doing
• Chairman, Senator, so on our website, if you were to go to the search and you could put E STIP in the
• search bar, it will bring up our transportation improvement plan that essentially will take you over

Keywords: 996, all