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• while our budget seems very large, the majority of our budget is pass-through funds with federal grants
• </c><00:25:51.679><c> Uh</c><00:25:52.000><c> so</c> federal grants to the local level.
• Uh so federal grants to the local level.
• Director Bud, um, the only obligations that we have to the federal government is with regard to grant
• Thank you. to grant funds that we receive. So, it to grant funds that we receive.

Bills: SF0071, SF0088, SF0056

Keywords: homeland security, search and rescue, grants, emergency response, Wyoming, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, public safety, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, 916, all

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• This bill is written to grant special permission to Buzzballs and Sazerac, and this bill and the statute
• This bill is written to grant special permission to buzzballs and SASRA, and this bill and the statute
• We don't take anything for granted. So your testimony matters, and you're in the industry.

Bills: SB8, SB650, SB667, SB779, SB1349, SB1355, SB1378, SB1585, SB1721, SB2312

Keywords: immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, China, Chinese-affiliated entities, Chinese military companies, People's Republic of China, Chinese Communist Party, divestment, state pension funds, public retirement systems, Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Permanent School Fund, Texas Comptroller, foreign investment, national security

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs resumed consideration of several pending bills, first taking up Senate Bills 667, 1349, 1585, and 2312. After inviting testimony had already been heard, no members of the public came forward to testify on any of those measures, and the committee closed public testimony and left all four bills pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1355, which Senator Parker explained as a committee substitute aimed at helping Texas distillers recover unpaid invoices from wholesalers. The substitute would require distillers to invoice at the time of purchase, send a demand letter if payment terms are violated, and allow complaints to be filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which could determine an appropriate penalty based on the facts. Natasha Dehart of Bent Distilling Company testified in support, describing serious cash-flow problems and unpaid invoices from a Texas wholesaler that had forced layoffs, late vendor payments, and operational strain. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1378, a narrowly tailored local bill for a Carrollton facility recently acquired by Sazerac that employs more than 1,000 Texans. Senator Parker said the bill would create a limited exemption to avoid forcing the company to shut down or move because of current permit restrictions, while preserving the three-tier system and preventing the company from selling wine to itself. A Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission resource witness said the bill was drafted so it would not open the door to broader industry changes. Mason Moreland testified against the bill as filed, arguing it gave special treatment to one company and failed to address broader problems in the wine industry, including direct-to-consumer sales and permit issues. After questions from senators, public testimony closed and SB 1378 was left pending. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• Training and education.
• So they're already very conscious; all trained police officers are very conscious of domestic violence
• I'd be interested to see just exactly how that bill is going to affect their training. Thank you.
• So we already use these sensors on train doors and elevators, as Amanda said.
• And so the sensors would work as we see them work on trains... ...thank you.

Bills: S2743, S2861, S3021

Keywords: domestic violence, police training, suspicious deaths, homicide investigation, victim support, school bus safety, commission, student safety, operator training, safety standards, Legislative oversight, public health, student transportation, school bus, school pupil transportation, pupil transport, child passenger safety, school van, transportation contractor, motor vehicle safety

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a public hearing with opening remarks from Senators Cronin and Cahill, member introductions, and instructions limiting testimony to three minutes. The committee heard testimony on several bills, including S. 2743 addressing staged suicides in domestic violence cases, S. 2861 creating a special commission on school bus safety, and S. 3021 updating Massachusetts student transportation rules. On S. 2743, witnesses including Elizabeth Sherin Feiner and Susan Altman described cases in which domestic abuse deaths were initially misclassified as accidents or suicides, arguing that standardized protocols, training, and closer scrutiny of suspicious deaths would help law enforcement and medical examiners identify staged scenes and prevent perpetrators from escaping accountability. Committee members asked about how the bill would affect current police and medical examiner practices, and legislators noted that sudden deaths are already investigated through the chief medical examiner and district attorneys, while acknowledging the need for better training and awareness. On S. 2861, Amanda Taylor testified emotionally about the death of her daughter Summer Steele, who was killed when a school bus door closed on her backpack and she was run over, and urged adoption of anti-pinch sensor technology on new buses. Representative Sabadosa and later Nicholas Lusk of Mazer USA supported the bill, saying the technology already exists, is used in other transportation sectors, and could prevent similar tragedies. On S. 3021, representatives from Ever Driven and Chamber of Progress supported modernizing student transportation rules to allow smaller vehicles for homeless, foster, and disabled students while keeping core safety requirements, arguing the change would reduce costs and improve access without lowering safety. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with adjournment after testimony ended.

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• Grants vary by budget levels and...
• At a 22.5% grant for each of them, that would have been a maximum. grant for each of $18 million, and
• Of the grant calculation, correct? That is correct.
• Number one, we train our own workforce.
• and workforce training, like Chad—who I mistakenly called Jack—said, the best... training is on scene

Bills: SB22, SB 22

Keywords: Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, youth camp, summer camp, camp safety, emergency operations plan, emergency preparedness, evacuation drill, camp staff training, volunteer training, camper safety, lost camper, natural disaster, fire safety, mass casualty

Bills: SB22, SB 22

Keywords: Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, youth camp, summer camp, camp safety, emergency operations plan, emergency preparedness, evacuation drill, camp staff training, volunteer training, camper safety, lost camper, natural disaster, fire safety, mass casualty

Bills: SB1636, SB1772, SB1221, SB1932, SB1687, SB1213, SB843, SB1410, SB1317, SB1338, SB1976, SB1314, SB1191, SB1613, SB1246, SB1439, SB1930, HR1044

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, motor vehicle safety, headlamps, headlights

Bills: SB1636, SB1772, SB1221, SB1932, SB1687, SB1213, SB843, SB1410, SB1317, SB1338, SB1976, SB1314, SB1191, SB1613, SB1246, SB1439, SB1930, HR1044

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, motor vehicle safety, headlamps, headlights

Summary: The House convened, the roll was called, and the chamber proceeded with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The main legislative item taken up was House Resolution 1044, which recognizes April 2026 as National Donate Life Month. Representative Crosswhite Hader presented the resolution and shared a personal story about her son-in-law’s liver transplant and the importance of organ donation. The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent without objection. The House also received several introductions and recognitions. Students from Junior Leadership Lawton-Fort Sill, visitors from Altus Air Force Base for Airspace Day, a guest in the gallery, and 17 reconstructive surgeons visiting from Ukraine through OU Health Sciences Center were welcomed. Representative Roberts introduced the nurse of the day, Denny Wilson Loeber, an OU Health trauma burn nurse and coordinator, and highlighted her work in burn care education and outreach. The chamber presented a special citation honoring the Adair High School 2A2 state champion football team, recognizing its undefeated season, district dominance, and championship win over Vian. Members also made announcements about Autism Day, School Library Month, and School Librarian Day. No contested votes were recorded, and the House adjourned until Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

Bills: SB25, HB243

Keywords: SB25, community development district, community development districts, alcoholic beverage tax, alcohol sales tax, sales tax proceeds, county treasury, special fund, grant distribution, tourism funding, economic development, local grants, education grants, civic activities, community activities, tourism activities, Alabama Code 35-8B-5, county revenue, legislator recommendation, local government finance

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• </c> after someone completes the training. after someone completes the training.
• </c> training that they just went through. training that they just went through.
• So every provide training as well.
• </c> stuff away from those um training stuff away from those um training modules?
• </c> this training Thanks. this training Thanks.

Bills: HF3831, HF3603, HF1900, HF495, HF3750, HF4316, HF2136, HF4384

Keywords: SNAP, income limits, asset limits, nutrition assistance, children and families, federal poverty guidelines, federal waiver, food assistance, low-income families, nutritional support, day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, child care, family child care, child care center, licensing, correction order

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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• Agriculture structural code sections resulted in duplication of subsections with conflicting fees. and grant
• Why are we why are we imposing a fee and giving a grant?
• protect lives, property, and infrastructure by providing operation, maintenance, and structural repair grants
• Section 319H non-point source grant program in hopes of addressing problems with voluntary methods before
• administered by the agency is the flood control dam program, which is separated into two kinds of grants

Bills: HB294, HB405, HB519, HB294

Keywords: food production, property owners' association, home gardening, cottage food, urban agriculture, livestock, community standards, renewable energy, ethanol, biodiesel, incentives, agriculture, grants, honey production, beekeeping, food safety, local regulation, energy efficiency, tax exemption, residential properties

Bills: SB325, SB370

Keywords: AIDT, Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute, Department of Commerce, procurement, competitive bidding, contract review, legislative oversight, economic development, workforce development, Strategic Workforce Plan, state purchasing, state contracts, public procurement, exemption, higher education, universities, community colleges, public hospitals, health care procurement, transportation procurement

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• While we have secured grant funding, it is not enough, and we still need additional support.
• </c><00:23:10.240><c> Um</c> grants from the federal government.
• Um grants from the federal government.
• The DNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Program is a statewide program that provides grants to communities to
• The DNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Program is a statewide program that provides grants to communities to

Bills: HF2080, HF356, HF1968, HF228, HF569, HF603, HF692, HF1455, HF2224, HF1361

Keywords: contamination, water supply, municipal bonds, environmental mitigation, city funding, Sauk Rapids, PFAS contamination, drinking water, pollution control, bond issuance, Cokato, capital investment, school infrastructure, state bonds, HF228, Lakes Area Police Commission, Lindstrom, Chisago City, regional training facility, public safety facility

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• Senate Bill 626 has to do with in-service abuse training.
• This annual training requirement is redundant in its content.
• Senate Bill 626 would maintain the eight hours that they must initially take the training in. for new
• employees and reduce the minimum amount of annual training hours for continuing employees to three.
• Those physicians performing the exam within that first 24 hours are trained.

Bills: SB437, SB528, SB626, SB636, SB884, SB968, SB1044, SB1608, SB2336

Keywords: healthcare, training, abuse, neglect, penalties, chemical dependency, safety, regulation, inpatient competency restoration, competency restoration, forensic mental health, mental health law, criminal competency, incompetent to stand trial, Chapter 46B, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state hospital, behavioral health, local mental health authority

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• It does that by creating grants for holistic safety models like restorative justice that offer an alternative
• de-escalation and anti-bias techniques, consistent with guidance from the State Peace Officer Standards and Training
• Overall, we believe that school resource officers are just not trained to discipline students or provide

Bills: H3895, H5157

Keywords: career education, technical training, Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, pilot program, youth education, school safety, education, mental health, children, security measures, 1212, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on two bills: H. 5171, an act relative to safer schools, focused on school resource officers (SROs), and H. 3895, an act expanding career and technical education opportunities for Lynn students. Committee chairs opened the hearing with standard instructions on testimony length, live streaming, and submitting written materials. Testimony on the safer schools bill was largely supportive and emphasized limiting SRO involvement in routine school discipline while preserving their role in serious criminal matters. Witnesses from the Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee and the CPCS Ed Law Project argued that over-policing contributes to the school-to-prison pipeline, especially for students with disabilities and students of color, and said the bill would encourage de-escalation, anti-bias training, restorative justice, and other non-police safety models. One witness described a student being handcuffed after a minor hallway incident, while committee members raised concerns about school safety, gang activity, and the role of SROs in communities like Chelsea; the witness responded that the bill does not eliminate SROs but seeks to clarify their role and improve training. A third witness, Joey Ford of Parent Data Force, offered a more mixed view, saying school discipline problems often stem from district administration, restraint/seclusion practices, and inconsistent DESE standards, not only from SROs. He said some bill language was duplicative because SROs already cannot provide psychological services. On the Lynn CTE bill, Ford testified in strong support, saying career and technical education had been valuable in his own schooling and helped him stay engaged and gain useful skills. After testimony concluded and no further witnesses came forward, the committee closed testimony and adjourned without taking a vote on either bill.

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• Slide 11 just gives the training overview of phase one teachers, as well as phase two in the para training
• The training that Compass is providing for MTSS in the capacity building framework that Carrie is training
• The grants have been put out for the current cycle, but this would eliminate the grants for future competitions
• We cannot train folks, faculty, and staff enough.
• We did put out grants several months ago, and I believe that those grants that were issued will be fulfilled

Bills: HF2430, HF2433

Keywords: education finance, teacher training, Read Act, state aid, school funding, education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation

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• What we identified as we were grants.
• </c> time for local cyber security grants time for local cyber security grants because<00:03:54.159><
• </c> $300,000 for those farm-to-school grants $300,000 for those farm-to-school grants because<00:23:
• </c> with a costbenefit analysis of um grants with a costbenefit analysis of um grants and<00:26:03.279
• </c><00:34:43.440><c> program</c> medicine education and training program medicine education and training

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• It is administered as a grant opportunity, not a specified trail system.
• It is administered as a grant opportunity, not a specified trail system.

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• Chairman, part B is the grant system to deal with immediate needs across the system.
• Chairman, part B is the grant system Mr.
• So this isn't necessarily a $3 million grant to start building out next generation 911.
• Um the grant operation or this bill.
• Um the grant operation or excuse<00:37:36.400><c> me,</c><00:37:36.560><c> the</c><00:37:36.720><c> grant

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development