Bills: HB166, HB487, SB130, SB181, HB166, HB487, SB130, SB181

Keywords: education policy, wireless communication devices, internet safety, social media, mental health, HB487, Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program, veterans, disabled veterans, dependents, spouse benefits, widow benefits, children of veterans, tuition assistance, education benefits, scholarship, college aid, undergraduate tuition, private school reimbursement, books and fees

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• uncapped program. uncapped program.
• Well, House File 3902 is a bill working on a very successful program that we initiated in our state a
• House File 3902 is a bill working on a very successful program that we initiated in our state a few years
• In a few short years the State Housing Tax Credit has become a tremendously successful program inspiring
• I'm here today in support of repealing the sunset for the State Housing Tax Credit program, which has

Bills: HF495, HF4321, HF3902, HF4161, HF3755

Keywords: day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, HF4321, dependent care assistance programs, gross income exclusion, federal conformity, Internal Revenue Code, individual income tax, Minnesota tax law, tax conformity, child care assistance, employer-provided dependent care, taxable income, state income tax, retroactive tax change, family care benefits, housing tax credit

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• Bill, uh, the Lone Star card is the ID card for financial assistance programs in Texas.
• cuts program eligibility or benefits.
• In fact, an auditor in Missouri recommended this practice be halted, stating, and I quote, state officials
• Um, notably, the two states that attempted to institute mandatory photo ID programs have ceased the requirement
• which is a special program for when a hurricane hits.

Bills: SB 596, SB 961, SB 1398, SB 1183, SB 1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• And if you are a tenured state employee and you have time invested with the state, it may be in your
• best financial interest to remain with the state.
• contract; it's It is still a state program, and we're still responsible for these children who are in
• We've also learned from the lessons of other states.
• And there are parent-to-parent programs in other states.

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• The Lone Star Card is the ID card for financial assistance. assistance programs in Texas, such as SNAP
• cuts program eligibility or benefits.
• In fact, an auditor in Missouri recommended this practice be halted, stating, and I quote, "State officials
• The two states that attempted to institute mandates on these programs have ceased the requirement, citing
• About natural disasters, there's a program called D-SNAP, Disaster SNAP, which is a special program for

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• Rescue in Texas rather than traveling to other states.
• And then I don't really have a specific figure for technical assistance.
• And you also mentioned the need for additional federal and state funding.
• So some states, and I can get some additional information if needed.
• Information to the committee: there are some states looking at putting in state funding along with federal

Bills: SB3, SB 3

Keywords: disaster relief, emergency funding, flood management, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, 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, backup power

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• It's a USDA program. So you reporting. It's a USDA program.
• Resilience Program.
• across the state.
• across the state.
• And this as the state across the state.

Bills: HB2437, HB1815, HB1614, HB1613, HB1612, HB2411, HB2597, HB2583, HB2474, HB1863, HB2590, HB1813, HB1838, HB2138, HB1967, HB1576, HB2139, HB1605, HB2113, HB812, HB1831, HB1707, HB2561, HB1805, HB2469, HB2472, HB2387, HB1658, HB1661, HB1664, HB1859, HB2276, HB2335, HB1656, HB2116, HB2272, HB2273, HB2340, HB2158, HB2339, HB2489, HB2159, HB2171, HB2338, HB2005, HB1952, HB1872, HB1676, HB2384, HB2614, HB20, HB1776, HB1565, HB2310, HB1975, HB1801, HB1668, HB2114, HB1972, HB1546, HB1518, HB1131, HB2208, HB2156, HB2268, HB2622, HB2581, HB2498, HB2443, HB1577, HB2033, HB2031, HB2023, HB1969, HB1973, HB1974, HB2315, HB2343, HB2501, HB2505, HB816, HB1562, HB1591, HB1853, HB1854, HB1871, HB1965, HB1966, HB1537, HB1541, HB276, HB2606, HB2270, HB1920, HB1756, HB1727, HB1718, HB1715, HB1713, HB1711

Keywords: arts education, student engagement, cultural literacy, public schools, funding, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, SFCA, Performing Arts Grants Program, arts grants, culture and the arts, history and the humanities, King Kamehameha Celebration Commission, Works of Art Special Fund, one percent for art, public art, art in public places, relocatable works of art, DBEDT, Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, DAGS

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• We could not do this work without the support of our entire state who make this program possible.
• The We the People program in the state of Nevada will be in trouble.
• That was related to programming changes that would be needed to update the Secretary of State system
• This bill established a state seal of civics program to recognize high school graduates with a high level
• and that their voices can expand the program throughout the state.

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

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• retirement program.
• of the programs the PCA Choice program of the programs the PCA Choice program and<00:03:46.280><
• assistance programs, which we have done in Minnesota.
• <01:30:45.280> application<01:30:45.960> processing<01:30:46.880> state assistance
• application processing state assistance application processing state disability<01:30:47.960> determinations

Bills: HF2367, HF2319, HF2523, HF1742, HF671, HF2331, HF2722, HF2406, HF1674

Keywords: HF2367, Community First Services and Supports, CFSS, personal care assistance, PCA, consumer-directed community supports, CDCS, home and community-based services, HCBS, direct support professionals, direct care workers, caregivers, support workers, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, collective bargaining agreement, retention stipend, health care cost stipend, training stipend, orientation program, retirement trust

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• <00:13:58.560> in available data for all 50 states in available data for all 50 states in
• <00:14:23.320> have hours at least 24 states have hours at least 24 states have experienced
• and Washington the remaining two states and Washington the remaining two states have<00:14:39.560
• <00:24:20.880> of mental health needs in the state of mental health needs in the state of
• to admit people safely to our programs to admit people safely to our programs and<00:24:46.760><

Bills: HF2196, HF2586, HF2187, HF2037

Keywords: mental health, emotional disturbance, terminology update, statutory cleanup, conforming amendments, children's mental health, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, case management, residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis services, health plan coverage, antipsychotic drugs, medical assistance, Medicaid, foster care, juvenile court, school discipline, county board

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• Uh Anthony uh assisting me today.
• <00:11:33.680> in program for having debate programs in program for having debate programs
• So I want to this debate program.
• So I as my colleague Nathan stated.
• So, building up that internship program in the state is one of those very important things that we need

Bills: HB527, HB563, HB580, HB579, SB190, HB15, HB390, HB527, HB563, HB580, HB579, SB190, HB15, HB390

Keywords: liability, off-roading, parks, participant safety, risk management, SNAP, food assistance, public assistance, income standards, Department of Human Resources, eligibility, HB580, Alabama Healthy Schools Act, public schools, K-12, school nutrition, school meals, cafeteria, vending machines, fundraising sales

Bills: HB0036, HB0112, HB0106, HB0111, SF0001

Keywords: wildfire, fire management, funding, forestry, state investment, task force, capital construction, state funding, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, conservation, employment, inmate crew program, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, budget, education

Bills: HB0036, HB0112, HB0106, HB0111, SF0001

Keywords: wildfire, fire management, funding, forestry, state investment, task force, capital construction, state funding, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, conservation, employment, inmate crew program, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, budget, education

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• I'm State Senator Roberto Bobby J.
• And we have many miles in our interstate and also in our state roads and state highway roads, and then
• , leveraging bonding for state highways.
• We have all our state government vehicles, state police, GSA, and you Take one very large expenditure
• to our state: our school buses.

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• Uh the Alabama math science teacher education program is a loan assistance program that is we're renaming
• the LAA program that will provide loan assistance in acute shortage areas other than math and science
• teacher education program is a loan assistance<00:02:56.160> program<00:02:57.040> that
• ><00:02:57.360> is<00:02:57.680> we're assistance program that is we're assistance program
• LAA program that will provide<00:03:02.400> loan<00:03:02.720> assistance<00:03:03.280

Bills: SB66, SB74, SB72, SB149, SB168, SB66, SB74, SB72, SB149, SB168

Keywords: University of Montevallo, trustees, board governance, terms of office, quorum, education, teacher support, loan assistance, acute shortage, Alabama teachers, higher education, adult learners, grant program, education funding, eligibility requirements, teacher certification, military veterans, temporary teaching certificate, workforce development, K-12 education

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• Members, the Lone Star card is the ID card for financial assistance programs in Texas, such as the Supplemental
• Assistance Program, known as SNAP, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, known as.
• Notably, the two states that attempted to institute mandatory photo ID programs have ceased this requirement
• The Texas Supreme Court held that the primary purpose of an impeachment is to protect the state. state
• Public facilities owned or operated by political subdivisions of the State or State agencies, private

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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• Notably the two states that attempted to institute mandatory photo ID programs have ceased this requirement
• or state agencies, private agencies must be designated based on biological sex as stated on a person's
• Yeah All political subdivisions of the state, of course, are included in this as well as state agencies
• If people generally don't like to move to states, or do not remain in states, that have these types of
• That whether a local or state government body in the state of Texas has a written policy or not. they

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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• Committee on State Affairs will come to order. Will the clerk call the roll?
• Heim here in the state of Texas, and the other is Dr. Alan Josephson. The case against Dr.
• I'm a licensed attorney in the state of Texas.
• federal level, including representing clients at the United States Supreme Court.
• So just state the facts, state what it really is, and quit targeting a certain population that's already

Bills: SB 240, SB 1183, SB 1184, SB 1577, SB 2043, SB 2051, SCR 42, SJR 68

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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• Members, the Lone Star Card is the ID card for financial assistance programs in Texas, such as the Supplemental
• Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
• Notably, the two states that attempted to institute mandatory photo ID programs have ceased this requirement
• Notably, the two states that attempted to institute mandatory photo ID programs have ceased this requirement
• Eleven states.

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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• state financial aid programs manager of state financial aid programs for<00:15:12.560> the<00
• state-funded aid programs? state-funded aid programs? Representative<00:29:41.200> Schultz.
• and for the State Grant Program. and for the State Grant Program.
• > other to the State Grant Program and other to the State Grant Program and other programs<00:37:
• state grant program and for Northstar state grant program and for Northstar Promise.

Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium