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• The American people know it's in our best interest and our national security to secure the border.
• It's designed to strengthen our national security, fortify our Now secure border, which was turned into
• Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and communicate a copy to the family
• RESOLVED THAT THE CLERK COMMUNICATE THESE RESOLUTIONS TO THE SENATE AND COMMUNICATE A COPY TO THE FAMILY
• They said, can we secure America's border?

Bills: HB1969 , HB1701 , HR1 , HR435 , SJR31 , HR436

Keywords: veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care

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• </c><00:08:45.920><c> and</c> floods that devastate communities and floods that devastate communities
• </c> to uplift San Jose's Latino community. to uplift San Jose's Latino community.
• </c><00:35:47.839><c> She</c> jobs to our rural communities. She jobs to our rural communities.
• </c> Favaro and the entire Bodat community. Favaro and the entire Bodat community.
• </c> Afghan-American community in Virginia. Afghan-American community in Virginia.

Bills: HB1969 , HB1701 , HR1 , HR435 , SJR31 , HR436

Keywords: veterans, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention, mental health, emergent suicide care, Columbia Protocol, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, title 38, adaptive prostheses, prosthetic devices, recreational activities, sports prosthetics, pension payments, veterans benefits, Veterans Affairs Committee, suicide screening, crisis care

Bills: HB7 , HB 100 , HB 121 , HB 124 , HB 1175 , HB1458 , HB2249 , HB7 , HB100 , HB121 , HB124

Committee: House Public Education

Keywords: parental rights, public education, Texas Education Agency, TEA inspector general, school grievance process, student records, teacher certification, human sexuality instruction, parental consent, library materials, school transparency, educator misconduct, child abuse reporting, neglect reporting, school safety, charter schools, district of innovation, home school, private school, open-enrollment charter school

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• </c><00:13:24.360><c> that</c> are removed from our communities that are removed from our communities
• </c><04:59:52.680><c> should</c> mitigation funds our community should mitigation funds our community
• </c> Authority successfully since securing Authority successfully since securing their<05:04:23.558><
• </c><07:12:31.240><c> thank</c> with the Georgia peom community thank with the Georgia peom community
• </c> inflation and strengthen our communities inflation and strengthen our communities I<07:19:30.280

Bills: HR31 , HR152 , HR192 , HR144 , HR189 , HR164 , HR153

Keywords: committee appointments, House of Representatives, government structure, legislative process, membership, committee assignments, elections, legislation, government, oversight, US-Canada relations, economic security, energy security, bipartisan, trade and investment, Ramadan, faith, Islam, community, charitable contributions

Bills: SR44 , HCR1027 , SJR50 , SJR52 , SJR53 , HB1185 , HB1937 , HB2035 , HB2137 , HB2166 , HB3148 , HB3323 , HB3466 , HB3498 , HB3661 , HB3678 , HB3710 , HB3977 , HB3986 , HB4104 , HB4108 , HB4142 , HB4191 , HB4274 , HB4275 , HB4322 , HB4336 , HB4484 , HB3880 , HB1687 , HB3673 , HB1170 , HB2959 , HB3718 , HB3021 , HB3443 , HB3501 , HB4143 , HB4326 , HB2992 , HB3660 , SB171 , SB1325 , SB1980 , SB2045 , HB4422 , HB4423

Keywords: SR44, Senate Resolution 44, Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers, educators, Oklahoma educators, public schools, K-12 education, pre-K, school recognition, education resolution, appreciation week, National PTA, Eleanor Roosevelt, teacher recognition, school staff, classroom, Oklahoma Legislature, concurrent resolution, sine die adjournment

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• This is especially important in the Indian community.
• and security strategy manager for on location wherever a senator is going out into the community.
• If I'm coordinating with the local law enforcement in my community.
• This is not saying that anyone in our law enforcement community cannot provide security.
• And security and safety are Part of that problem.

Bills: SR44 , HCR1027 , SJR50 , SJR52 , SJR53 , HB1185 , HB1937 , HB2035 , HB2137 , HB2166 , HB3148 , HB3323 , HB3466 , HB3498 , HB3661 , HB3678 , HB3710 , HB3977 , HB3986 , HB4104 , HB4108 , HB4142 , HB4191 , HB4274 , HB4275 , HB4322 , HB4336 , HB4484 , HB3880 , HB1687 , HB3673 , HB1170 , HB2959 , HB3718 , HB3021 , HB3443 , HB3501 , HB4143 , HB4326 , HB2992 , HB3660 , SB171 , SB1325 , SB1980 , SB2045 , HB4422 , HB4423

Keywords: SR44, Senate Resolution 44, Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers, educators, Oklahoma educators, public schools, K-12 education, pre-K, school recognition, education resolution, appreciation week, National PTA, Eleanor Roosevelt, teacher recognition, school staff, classroom, Oklahoma Legislature, concurrent resolution, sine die adjournment

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• they reach American communities, CBP plays a critical role in both our national security and our economy
• they reach American communities, CBP plays a critical role in both our national security and our economy
• I've spent the past two decades serving in the intelligence community and the national security community
• and the national committee or community and the national security<03:02:08.160><c> community.
• But it doesn't take security community.

Bills: HB7892 , HR1352 , HB5408 , HR1140 , SB2 , HR1345

Keywords: identity fraud, FAFSA, higher education, financial aid, verification system, labor union, collective bargaining, first contract, initial contract, union certification, union recognition, National Labor Relations Act, NLRA, workplace organizing, labor arbitration, mediation, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, FMCS, binding arbitration, labor relations

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• This matters for rural communities. This matters for Greater Minnesota.
• </c><00:07:58.400><c> this</c> this matters for Rural communities this this matters for Rural communities
• instead of one bill for two communities instead of one um<00:34:18.919><c> and</c><00:34:19.159><c>
• This process poses an unnecessary administrative burden on taxpayers to secure a refund.
• Their impact on communities is as big as their public price.

Bills: HF4 , HF173

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution

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• After communications with other elected officials, the commissioners, and other loyal constituents of
• And again, you know, please help me on an idea on securing the language that we could all live with.

Bills: HB3091 , HB3314 , HB3435 , HB3748 , HB3913 , HB3919 , HB4132 , HB4203 , HB4303

Committee: House County and Municipal Government

Keywords: county officials, residency requirement, dereliction of duty, removal process, government accountability, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval, local government, municipal bonds, ballot proposals, voting process, fund allocation, county government, administration, local resources, public institutions, construction, maintenance

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• Our systems are not secure.
• The full list of features is: one, unique controlled supply; watermarked bank security paper; secure
• background designs with banknote-level security; secure variable digital infill; thermochromic... ..
• .with banknote-level security, secure variable digital infill, thermochromic, tri-thermochromic, photochromic
• Treasury notes for the highest level of security.

Bills: SB1003 , SB1006 , SB1029 , SB1037 , SB1038 , SB1039 , SB1040 , SB1053 , SB1057 , SB1060 , SB1061 , SB1068 , SB1069

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Elections

Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security

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• Tirelessly to make our southern border secure again.
• TIRELESSLY TO MAKE OUR SOUTHERN BORDER SECURE AGAIN.
• AND ENSURE THAT OUR COMMUNITIES ARE PROTECTED.
• SILT SECURITY. BOTH TESTIMONY, -- FEDERAL FACILITY SECURITY.
• AND HOMELAND SECURITY.

Bills: HB2181 , HB1510 , HR1000 , HB3425 , HB3424 , HB3428 , HB3423 , HB3055 , HB2591 , HB4550

Keywords: Inspectors General, removal standard, government oversight, accountability, transparency, IG, watchdogs, federal oversight, executive branch, presidential removal, for-cause removal, independent oversight, anti-corruption, waste fraud and abuse, malfeasance, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, inefficiency, neglect of duty

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• So we just wanna make sure our communities are safe.
• just tribal community, but like I said, all the El Paso area community.
• To fully secure our borders and eliminate cartel activity in our communities, we need a multi-jurisdictional
• So it may help states communicate with one another.
• We started investing in border security, specific border security investments back in 2007 and have been

Bills: HB176 , HB180 , HB176 , HB180 , HB333 , HCR35

Committee: House S/C on State-Federal Relations

Keywords: tax, ad valorem, voter-approval, local government finance, property tax, repeal, tax rates, school finance, tax reduction, compressed tax rate, education, funding, HB 176, Texas border security, interstate compact, Government Code Chapter 794, Texas-Mexico border, border enforcement, immigration enforcement, ICE 287(g)

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• </c> positively impacting our communities. positively impacting our communities.
• security just as much national security?
• I yield myself such time as I may consume. security just as much national security?
• security just as much national security?
• and</c><00:46:26.640><c> that's</c> security is national security and that's security is national security

Bills: SB4465 , HB7147 , HB2424 , HB7567

Keywords: FISA, intelligence, surveillance, national security, privacy, extension, law enforcement, excise tax, heavy trucks, clean vehicles, environmental policy, heavy truck excise tax, truck and trailer tax, federal retail excise tax, FET, highway trust fund, commercial trucks, Class 8 trucks, tractor-trailer, semi-truck

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• </c> their Social Security payments cut. their Social Security payments cut.
• </c> the Social Security administration. the Social Security administration.
• </c> enhances security right here at home. enhances security right here at home.
• </c> we have a vibrant Haitian community. we have a vibrant Haitian community.
• </c> national security. I yield back. national security. I yield back.

Bills: HB6504 , HB6500 , HB2683 , SB269 , HB6732 , HB6715 , HB6719 , SB3424 , HR909

Keywords: Haiti, duty-free imports, economic recovery, trade, Caribbean Basin, tariff, apparel, remote access, national security, export controls, cloud computing, foreign policy, international relations, improper payments, deceased, social security, federal coordination, state agencies, coercion, minors

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• What we saw was everything we talked about: double security.
• Requirements in order to be able to secure? No, sir, not at all.

Bills: HB2 , HB43 , HB49 , HB94 , HB137 , HB156 , HB200 , HB250 , HB3 , HB42

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, HB49, Alabama criminal code, capital offense, capital punishment, death penalty, rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, sexual torture, child sexual abuse

Bills: HR939 , HR940 , HB3383 , HB3638 , HB3628 , HR432 , SB1071 , HB3857 , HR936

Keywords: impeachment, presidential power, violence, judiciary, political climate, democracy, executive abuse, lawmakers, committee election, House of Representatives, governance, legislative process, representation, investment, private funds, economic growth, capital formation, small businesses, financial regulation, senior investors

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• </c><02:09:00.560><c> These</c> safety, community development. These safety, community development.
• </c> coercion, and emerging security threats. coercion, and emerging security threats.
• </c> stability, security, and prosperity. stability, security, and prosperity.
• is national security "Economic security is national security and<04:36:00.240><c> economic</c><04:36
• It is about industrial security.

Bills: HB8428 , HB8466 , HB5248 , HB6338 , HB7668 , HB8665 , HB7037 , HB6230 , HB6297 , HB1744 , HB3429 , HB2505 , HB6028 , HR428 , HB8107 , HB8340 , HB8467 , HB6916 , HB8463

Keywords: fraud prevention, improper payments, anti-fraud training, government oversight, federal program administration, grants management, internal controls, waste and abuse, Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Personnel Management, GAO fraud framework, OMB Circular A-123, Do Not Pay, data analytics, payment integrity, state and local governments, tribal governments, federal grants, program integrity

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• issues for elected officials security issues for elected officials has<00:10:23.920><c> become</c><00
• for security measures and also<00:10:51.519><c> u</c><00:10:51.680><c> that</c><00:10:51.920><c> you
• </c><00:11:23.360><c> So,</c> obligation to provide you security.
• So, obligation to provide you security.
• solely based on this section. ...the not requiring state and local law enforcement to provide security

Bills: HB358 , SB92 , SB194 , SB230 , HB358 , SB92 , SB194 , SB230

Committee: House Ethics and Campaign Finance

Keywords: juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, SNAP, nutrition assistance, benefits theft, state reimbursement, food security

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• Our community was scammed.
• strategy. and directs the department to develop a statewide food security strategy.
• It makes sense we include this community in this bill and in this workforce.
• You know, our agriculture community is in a tight spot right now.
• That's where our food security strategy has to start.

Bills: HB2275 , HB2238

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: wildfire prevention, Washington wildfire council, fire safety, environmental protection, state regulations, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance, anti-hunger, nutrition education, food system literacy, agricultural viability, supply chain resilience, Washington Department of Agriculture, food policy forum

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• So I do not want us going backwards in ballot box security.
• It's about true election security and government efficiency.
• We have those discussions all the time about election security.
• Thank you. ...that arise with election security.
• It offers a secure, simple, and modern way to register.

Bills: HB311 , SB447 , SB505 , SB2217 , SB2753 , HB311

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: voter registration, electronic, Texas election law, Signature verification, DPS, internet application, Texas Election Code, signature verification, online application, data security, electronic application, Department of Public Safety, information security, electronic voter registration, voting technology, voter access, state election laws, digital signature, election irregularities, audit

Summary: The committee heard several election-related bills. SB 447 would let the City of Mission in Hidalgo County permanently move its municipal elections from May to the uniform November election date if it chooses. The bill was described as permissive and intended to increase turnout and reduce costs. Mission’s mayor testified in support, saying voters had already approved the change by a wide margin in a charter amendment election. The bill was left pending after no objection. SB 2217 focused on standardizing election data reporting and reconciliation across counties to improve transparency and comparability. Testimony was generally supportive of the goal, but Dr. Laura Presley and others flagged technical issues, including a discrepancy between a three-ballot mismatch threshold in existing law and a 1% threshold in part of the bill, plus a definition issue involving central accumulators. Supporters said consistent auditing and reconciliation would help election integrity, while the bill was also left pending. The committee then took up SB 2753, a major proposal to create a continuous in-person voting period that would combine early voting and Election Day into one uninterrupted process, with precinct consolidation and other changes. Supporters said it could simplify administration, reduce equipment changes, and improve security by using one set of machines. Opponents and neutral witnesses raised concerns about cost, staffing, ballot security, reporting changes, weekend voting, and whether the bill was ready for implementation; several urged a pilot or study instead. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending. SB 505 would create a process for election workers, candidates, party officials, and measure proponents or opponents to request explanations of election irregularities, with escalation to the Secretary of State for audit or enforcement if responses were unsatisfactory. Supporters said it would provide a way to resolve irregularities and restore confidence, while opponents argued it was too broad, lacked guardrails against abuse, and could be used by partisan actors to pressure counties. The bill was left pending. Finally, HB 311 would expand Texas’s online voter registration system to first-time registrants and others, with supporters citing efficiency, lower costs, and broader access, and opponents raising concerns about signature verification and implementation details. Testimony was cut short because of the session deadline, and the bill had not been disposed of in the excerpt.