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• There's already language on page six if there is an emergency medical emergency existing.
• So this would just expand the definition of the medical emergency, or another option, excuse me, another

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• <01:05:17.280> However,<01:05:17.680> in in emergency situations.
• However, in in emergency situations.
• you<01:05:19.599> have non-emergency situations where you have non-emergency situations where
• So, this is a very friendly amendment. the second uh general session year the second uh general session
• <01:33:21.520> care doors open for critical emergency care doors open for critical emergency

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

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• and um the role of the attorney general and um the role of the attorney general is<00:27:11.760>
• So, penalties generally affect how malpractice insurance is assessed.
• He added that the bill exempts emergency situations and that this is about an elective procedure.
• the general welfare of the people. the general welfare of the people.
• access to protect the health and general access to protect the health and general welfare<01:32:

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

Bills: SB8, SB1

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Bills: HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

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• I think that, you know, every law that is passed, unless it's repealing another law, generally restricts
• As someone like me... ...who has worked in traditional finance and now in emerging technologies, I see
• It's not just about adopting emerging technology; it's about strengthening Texas's economic future and
• One theme that emerged loud and clear is that many small businesses interact with state government in
• Whatever it is, some poor folks at the agencies are constantly having to generate these reports, and

Bills: HB565, HB3743, HB4310, HB5083, HB5129, HB5195, HB5331, HB5469, SB21, HB3185, SB 21

Keywords: constitutional amendment, fiscal impact, state budget, ballot measure, transparency in voting, management-to-staff ratio, state agencies, employee regulations, government efficiency, workforce management, public information, governing board, transparency, confidentiality, access rights, privacy, identifying information, state agency, consent, occupational license

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• record there is if there's an emergency record there is if there's an emergency situation<01:09:
• It might be an emergency situation.
• It might be an emergency situation.
• leing is that the emergency leing is that the emergency circumstances<01:21:21.320> should
• <01:32:53.199> medical<01:32:53.520> services emergency medical services emergency medical

Bills: HF696, HF1429, HF1379

Keywords: HF696, rural EMS, ambulance, emergency medical services, uncompensated care, payment pool, rural health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, public safety answering point, PSAP, nontransport, unpaid ambulance calls, EMS reimbursement, rural ambulance provider, general fund appropriation, Minnesota health finance, specialized life support, metropolitan counties, emergency response funding, HF1429

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• And you are with the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association, and you are for
• Brooke Elmore, I'm a general dentist from Waxahachie, speaking in strong support of Senate Bill 1117.
• I'm representing myself, the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, and the Texas Dental Association, which
• be something that I would have to take back to both of those organizations: the Texas Academy of General
• So I think that from a standpoint of view, being very general about the way dental practices run, that

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• Or trained in different settings, it would just be problematic in general. Thank you.
• We have orthopedics, general surgery...
• In the city of Austin, requiring crash-tested safety bollards in front of hospital emergency rooms.
• It ensures that a conversation has been had relating to emergency preparedness that is documented and
• These are physical medical emergencies that can look like psychiatric crises, but they aren't.

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• Our current medical emergency exception was codified in 2011.
• And then second, does the definition of medical emergency apply to this circumstance?
• The first to provide clarity was actually the Office of the Attorney General in June of 2022.
• emergency is an exception to our state's general ban on abortion.
• And so I would see that the way to be enforced would be the Attorney General. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: SB 31, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 1868, SB 2024, SB 2166, SB 2309, SB 2880, SJR 27, SJR 39, SJR 40

Keywords: SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education

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• <00:19:24.559> operations services, and an emergency operations services, and an emergency
• services and coordinate with emergency services and coordinate with emergency responders.<00:20:
• <00:46:39.680> generators<00:46:40.240> in heard a lot of generator generators in heard
• <00:51:14.079> School Emergency vehicles get stuck. School Emergency vehicles get stuck.
• <01:41:14.159> Thank is an emergency. Have a nice day. Thank is an emergency.

Bills: HF2178, HF942, HF2470, HF1043, HF1287, HF1229, HF1230, HF424, HF571, HF404, HF910, HF1055, HF318, HF319, HF401, HF609, HF306, HF1599, HF1881

Keywords: HF2178, Cohasset, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, public infrastructure, water tower, water infrastructure, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, Public Facilities Authority, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, local government aid, utility infrastructure, public works, infrastructure, stormwater

Bills: SB253, SB317

Keywords: massage therapy, licensing board, public safety, criminal background check, temporary permit, emergency order, Alabama Innovation Corporation, board of directors, staggered terms, economic development, entrepreneurship, 1136, house, all

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• , but my answer would be that as long as you can fund this, as long as sales tax stays robust and general
• I don't know what the general savings is going to be for commercial properties, but it's going to be,
• Well, my understanding is the rainy day fund is completely full emergencies, right?
• And, uh, how much does one penny, uh, generate in revenue for you all?
• And since we don't really have any, what, what are, what other sources of revenue do you generate in

Bills: HB8, HB9, HJR1, HB 22

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• two words: emergency manager.
• without our emergency managers.
• our emergency emergencies without our emergency managers.<01:07:29.680> Um,<01:07:29.920>
• He's our local emergency manager.
• Emergency managers are members.

Bills: HF4072, HF3691, HF4613

Keywords: workforce development, journalism, local news, internships, media training, emergency management, essential employees, public safety, law enforcement, workforce, economic development, appropriation, Twin Cities Marathon, Explore Minnesota, grants, 1183, house

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• There has to be at least 250 or more to be an emergency type... 250 or more to be an emergency type situation

Bills: HB343, HB345

Keywords: retirement system, mandatory membership, Jefferson County, employee contributions, civil service, special reserve deputy, emergency writ condition, Sheriff, law enforcement, property seizure, Alabama Peace Officers' Standards, 1136, house, all

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• So, General, the agency is not asking for any general revenue.
• **General Paxton**: Yes.
• Good morning, General.
• **General Paxton**: Yeah.
• **General Paxton**: Thank you, General. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, **Senator Colcord**.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, Attorney General, budget recommendations, funding swaps, salary increases, Landowner's Compensation Program, public testimony, law enforcement

Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.

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• So, the chair moves that Senate File 2077 be recommended for placement on the general register. move
• recommended<00:01:11.200> for That Senate File 2077 be recommended for placement on the general
• I now renew my motion to move Senate File 2077 as amended to the general register with the instruction
• I was just looking at the House research piece and looking at the emergency food assistance program.
• piece and looking at the um emergency piece and looking at the um emergency food<00:04:56.560>

Bills: SF2077, HF2439, HF841

Keywords: environmental protection, natural resources, wildlife management, public funding, community grants, pollution reduction, waste management, climate change, funding allocations, food support, emergency funding, shelf programs, Minnesota statutes, appropriation, 1183, house

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• register. 3768 as amended be placed on the general register.
• , maybe the governor, attorney general, maybe the governor, attorney general, maybe<00:31:00.399>
• <00:34:02.320> um when we're looking at the general um when we're looking at the general um
• every you know with the general public. every you know with the general public.
• <01:07:34.319> refers<01:07:34.720> to generically refers to generically refers to the<

Bills: HF3405, HF3413, HF3769, HF3768, HF3771, HF3465

Keywords: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Use of Force Investigations Unit, federal agents, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, officer-involved death, use of force, law enforcement accountability, police oversight, independent investigation, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, and then took up several Department of Corrections-related bills. House File 3768, as amended by the A1 amendment, would extend the DOC’s graduated licensing and enforcement tools to juvenile detention facilities and state-licensed halfway houses, allowing corrective action plans and conditional licenses instead of only revocation. Commissioner Paul Schnell and Dakota County Juvenile Services Center Deputy Director Matt Bower testified in support, saying the bill would improve consistency, stability, and accountability without changing jail licensing. Members asked about costs and sheriff input; the commissioner said the bill is cost-neutral and that sheriffs were informed but did not provide input. The committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill to the general register. The committee then heard House File 3769, another DOC technical update bill, which would clarify tuberculosis screening procedures when incarcerated people refuse testing, allow mental health units at more than one facility and short-term stabilization at Oak Park Heights when clinically appropriate, and clarify the department’s substance use disorder treatment programs. Schnell said the changes were technical but important for effective operations. Members again asked about county costs and sheriff support, and the commissioner said the bill affects only DOC facilities and is cost-neutral. The committee approved the motion to re-refer the bill to the Health Finance and Policy Committee. The final major item was House File 3405, the chair’s bill, as amended by the A3 amendment. The amendment broadened the definition of federal agents, made the effective date retroactive, and removed a sexual assault investigation section to eliminate the fiscal note. The bill would require the BCA’s use-of-force unit to investigate deaths caused by federal agents in Minnesota, not just Minnesota peace officers. Chair Mohler argued the bill closes a loophole and ensures state-level, independent investigations; Dr. B.B. Newman testified in support, saying it preserves Minnesota’s investigative authority and public confidence. Deputy Superintendent Scott Mueller said the BCA already investigates deadly-force cases and has handled some federal-related cases, but he did not think the bill was necessary and recommended a no vote. Members debated whether the bill was needed given existing practice, with supporters saying the statute should clearly require state investigation and opponents questioning whether it would change anything. The committee adopted the amendment and continued discussion of the bill as amended.

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• allows the certified law enforcement officers of the Department of Human Services, Office of Inspector General

Bills: SB169, SB1991, SB1992, SB1204, SB1339, SB182, SB1847, SB1360, SB1346

Keywords: longevity pay, state employees, Oklahoma government, salary increase, emergency declaration, capital planning, funding allocation, state budget, infrastructure, emergency measures, income tax credit, qualified project, economic development, infrastructure funding, small population areas, school employees, teachers, support personnel, support employees, public schools

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

Summary: The Senate Committee on Finance met in the second special session and considered a series of bills, mostly related to flood response, water infrastructure, taxation, school accountability, property fraud, and legislative procedure. Senator Zaffirini presented SB 18 on TCEQ permit exemptions for certain erosion, floodwater, and sediment control dams or reservoirs; Senator Perry presented SB 2 on flood relief preparedness, SB 14 on credit impact fees and water supply/conservation incentives, and SB 5 on Hill Country relief funding; Senator Bettencourt presented SB 3 on early warning flood sirens, SB 9 on replacing STAAR with three annual tests and strengthening A-F accountability, and SB 10 on lowering the rollback tax rate from 3.5% to 2.5%; Senator West presented SB 16 on property transaction ID requirements and new real property theft/fraud offenses; and Chair Huffman laid out SB 34, which changes legislative witness immunity rules from transactional immunity to testimonial immunity consistent with federal law. The committee also heard brief explanations that several bills were the same as versions previously passed by the Senate or committee, and there was limited public testimony, with no witnesses on most bills and only position cards on SB 16. Senator West raised a concern on SB 10 about a possible carve-out for police pay raises, but Senator Bettencourt said no change would be made at that time. For SB 34, Chair Huffman explained the bill would still allow compelled testimony before the legislature but would no longer provide blanket immunity, while preserving the right to counsel. The committee voted favorably on all bills considered. SB 18, SB 2, SB 14, SB 3, SB 16, SB 5, and SB 34 were reported out unanimously or near-unanimously, while SB 9 passed 10-1 and SB 10 passed 8-3. At the end of the meeting, Senator West requested to be shown voting nay on SB 9, and the chair granted unanimous consent. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.