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• c><01:31:40.080> power<01:31:40.640> over Assembly's plenary power over Assembly's plenary
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• service of the writ of recovery. service of the writ of recovery.
• And now we're asking for the writ to be extended even further.
• writ can be posted by the sheriff. writ can be posted by the sheriff.
• certain powers removal and reallocation. certain powers removal and reallocation.
• We do not owners who hold all the power.

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• Vermont Supreme Court must be a place where constitutional rights are protected vigorously, where the power
• > the<00:11:53.600> state<00:11:53.920> is<00:11:54.160> viewed where the power
• of the state is viewed where the power of the state is viewed with<00:11:54.959> caution,<00:
• But what about all the writs of habeas corpus that were denied in the dark?
• Those writs of habeas corpus, Mr. President, are still being denied.

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• Which outlines the full scope of the Texas Supreme Court's writ powers.
• this section has been amended to expressly include various courts and entities within the court's writ
• However, these amendments have led to questions about whether the court retains writ authority over entities
• Um, that section of the government code to clarify that the Texas Supreme Court may issue writs of crescendo

Bills: SB 53

Keywords: voter registration, election procedures, provisional ballot, change of address, residence requirements

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• It's a pretty powerful system as it is, and we're deeply concerned. ...that if that change is made, and
• A lot of very broad powers.
• This isn't about clarity; it's the expansion of power under the turnover.
• Dallas 1997, writ denied. As well as two decisions in Houston, Mars v.
• Yes, there are folks that use writs of garnishment.

Bills: HB1193, HB2495, HB2733, HB3104, HB3395, HB4325, SB3009

Keywords: HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative, Texas marriage law, child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education

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• Last year, we did 7,000 and change, most of which is is writ work, habeas application for people who
• They do not handle writs.
• They could handle writs if we were to allow them to. do it, and we could review those writs on a finding
• It is your power and quite frankly, your wisdom, right?
• Referring to the power of transparency and openness to expose and combat corruption and wrongdoing.

Bills: HB170, HB865, HB748, HJR112, HB 1110, HB1495, HB786, HB 1130, HB170

Keywords: civil liability, self-defense, force, deadly force, legal immunity, attorney's fees, criminal justice, firearms, liability, veterans, gun ownership, immunity, firearm hold agreement, sexual abuse, nondisclosure, confidentiality, public policy, Trey's Law, parental rights, child upbringing

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• does is, actually the second thing, if you read it chronologically, is it confirms that no foreign power

Bills: HB375, HB986, HB1098, SCR35, SB97, SB123, SB466

Keywords: liability, regional transit, streetcars, trolley cars, motor vehicles, HB986, vehicular homicide, child support, surviving child, minor child, parent killed in crash, criminal restitution, family law, Louisiana child support schedule, R.S. 9:315.48, R.S. 14:32.1, victim compensation, traffic fatality, wrongful death, sentencing enhancement

Summary: The House Civil Law Committee met on May 11, 2026, and reported several measures favorably. Senate Bill 466 by Sen. Seabaugh was approved without objection; it bars foreign adversaries from using expropriation authority in Louisiana and creates a narrow expropriation category for very large aerospace/LED-related projects on at least 20,000 contiguous acres with no residential structures. House Bill 986 by Rep. Kerner was also reported favorably; it requires child support payments in cases where a parent is convicted of vehicular homicide, with the stated purpose of helping children who lose a parent in such cases. The committee then considered two constitutional amendments by Sen. Morris. Senate Bill 123 would require the governor to certify a legislative removal of certain judges for cause; an amendment changed the ballot language to refer to removal for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence, and the committee adopted the 6.8A report and reported the measure favorably after a roll-call vote of 8-1. Senate Bill 97 would require prosecutorial consent for a defendant to waive a jury trial, except in capital cases; after adopting an amendment clarifying that capital cases are excluded, the committee heard opposition from the Louisiana Citizens Advocacy Group, which argued that jury-trial waiver should remain a defendant’s right. The bill was reported favorably on a 5-1 vote. The committee also reported favorably Senate Concurrent Resolution 35, which asks the Louisiana State Law Institute to study remote online notarization for authentic acts, with support testimony from the Louisiana Bankers Association emphasizing rural access and modernization of notary services. Finally, House Bill 1098 by Chairman McFarland, a narrowly tailored limitation of liability for FAA-licensed aerospace entities, was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 375 by Rep. Freeman was voluntarily deferred, and the meeting adjourned.

Bills: SB1684, SB1443, SB1447, SB378, SB1920

Keywords: SB1684, Oklahoma Highway Remediation and Cleanup Services Act, highway cleanup, roadway remediation, tow truck, wrecker service, liability insurance, DEQ, Department of Environmental Quality, motor vehicles, licensing, public safety, cleanup operators, roadside services, commercial towing, insurance requirement, license fee, revocation, suspension, Turnpike Authority

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• and co-ops are increasingly turning to battery storage as part of how they generate and distribute power
• legislation that established qualified microgrids, and they are emerging as one of the largest sources of power
• generation in New Mexico, while the project that you and I, Sources of power generation in New Mexico
• Did you, how did you all get to going straight to this kind of power generation in order to seek a credit

Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48

Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools

Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48

Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools

Bills: HB2015, HB2060, HB2129, HB2170, HB2210, HB2228, HB2352, HB2460, HB2533, SB1019, SB1045, SB1050, SB1078, SB1083, SB1167, SB1184, SCR1006

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology

Summary: The committee first handled Senate Bill 1045, which would bar cities, towns, and counties from taxing or charging fees on the use of blockchain technology in residences, with limited exceptions. The sponsor said the bill was a repeat of a measure vetoed the prior year and framed it as a tax-preemption issue. There was no testimony, and the bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1019, which would prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Senator Shamp argued the bill was about health freedom, informed consent, and emerging research she said raised concerns about fluoride’s benefits and possible neurodevelopmental risks. Opponents, including representatives of Arizona dental and public health groups, testified that community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and especially important for low-income and rural communities with limited dental access. After extended debate, the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. Senate Bill 1050 would provide free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans. State Parks testified neutrally but warned the measure could reduce revenue used to support park operations and rural economies; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by a park visit where veterans were charged admission. The committee also approved SB 1050 on a 4-3 vote. Later, SB 1078, dealing with de novo review in public records denial cases, passed unanimously after support from the Goldwater Institute, and SB 1083, which would prevent HOAs and condo associations from banning certain lighted home address devices for emergency response, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a homeowners coalition.

Bills: SB 8, HB 7, HB 15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, 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

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• We are still working, staff is still working on the backup power promise portion of the The bill, staff
• they know that What 20% of those at most may come about, but still 20% of 131 gigawatts is a lot of power
• This means that you could have, and frankly will have without change, a data set center powered up while
• the neighborhood literally across the street is without power. power.
• described as one where, with backup generation, a load could disconnect from the grid. or from the power

Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access

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• Also, any power, we're assuming that ERCOT would have some discretion for flexible loads.
• We will have the ability of the campus to export power in times of need.
• We also work with customers on on-site power solutions.
• All these high-power quality customers are bringing full backup capability here anyway.
• Again, high-power technology is being utilized by health insurers in the...

Bills: SB 6, SB6, SB504, SB765, SB815, SB929

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, delta-8, delta-9, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, edibles, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, retailer registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, minor access

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• Things that threaten those who seek power from hatred, intolerance, and division.
• Storytelling is powerful free speech. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.
• He believes in freedom of expression, equal rights, and the power of public spaces like libraries to
• It's about silencing and erasing LGBTQ people from power. Let's be honest.
• I powered lobby groups to get things done here.

Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888

Keywords: Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure

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• Of course, the federal government, power is spread over the three.
• But it's also the concept of federalism that spreads power between the states and the federal government
• would be few and defined, while the powers of the states would be numerous and indefinite. the states
• sadly, comical when you read what the founders wrote. about what they expected to be the relative power
• Slide. to power it off. That works every time. Let's do it. Okay, vice-president.

Bills: SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB 18, SB 19

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• And we did include employee protection for Alabama Power Company.

Bills: HB320, HB207, HB208, HB290

Keywords: public works, sealed bids, bid notice, public notice, newspaper advertisement, centralized website, digital platform, Department of Finance, Department of Transportation, county commissions, municipalities, contracting, procurement, construction bidding, Alabama code Title 39, bidding requirements, electronic bidding, online bid posting, HVAC, heating and air conditioning

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• The courts already have that power to do that. They do it daily.
• They have the absolute power to do that today. This bill... ...a lawsuit.
• So within 24 hours, the writ is issued.
• Again..." "...the writ is issued within 24 hours of the eviction.
• So within 24 hours, the writ is issued. Again, speeding up the process.

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• Both Austin and Sandy's perspectives are powerful and representative of what multiple people throughout
• We have the power to make that difference. Thank you. Thank you.
• Our school-based Medicaid program should be a powerful tool to leverage.
• Our school-based Medicaid program should be a powerful tool to leverage federal dollars, yet its full
• However, the school mental health services that are provided, the school writ large.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing focused on two broad sets of issues: home- and community-based care, and school-based Medicaid reimbursement. In the morning session, legislators and advocates testified on bills affecting children and disabled enrollees, including proposals to clarify rate-setting for home health and home care services (H. 767/S. 870), allow family members and spouses to be paid caregivers under MassHealth (H. 1394/S. 886 and related bills), extend MassHealth coverage for applied behavior analysis and other therapies beyond age 21 for adults with autism and developmental disabilities (H. 1351/S. 871), and protect medically fragile children by improving access to continuous skilled nursing. In the later portion of the hearing, testimony shifted to a bill to improve MassHealth reimbursement for schools (S. 862), with speakers describing the school mental health crisis and the need to reinvest Medicaid funds directly into school health services. Witnesses on the home care rate-setting bill said current reimbursement methods are opaque and outdated, contributing to workforce shortages, unfilled shifts, long waitlists, and patients remaining in hospitals longer than necessary. Home care providers and trade groups argued the bill would not set rates directly but would require more transparent methodology and fuller consideration of real costs such as wages, benefits, taxes, training, and technology. On caregiver bills, many family members and provider organizations described the financial and emotional strain of caring for disabled or medically fragile relatives, especially when parents, spouses, or guardians are barred from being paid caregivers. They argued the bills would recognize existing unpaid care, help families remain at home, and reduce reliance on more expensive institutional care. Advocates for adult ABA coverage said services remain medically necessary after age 21 and that ending coverage at that age creates an inequitable “cliff” for MassHealth members compared with those with private insurance. For the PACE/community care bill, elder law attorneys and PACE advocates said current MassHealth income rules force some older adults with modestly higher incomes to spend down to $542 per month, making community living unrealistic and pushing people toward nursing homes. They supported changing the eligibility structure to a premium-based approach that would allow more people to remain in the community. On the school Medicaid bill, advocates said schools are providing effective, preventive mental health care, but reimbursement currently flows to municipalities rather than directly back to school health budgets, limiting districts’ ability to hire and retain staff. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and several witnesses requested favorable reports on the bills.

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• Perhaps a question for counsel: Does this particular proposal expand the powers of the Attorney General
• Chair and members, it does not affect the powers of the Attorney General.
• Chair and members, it does not affect the powers of the Attorney General.
• Um, and even in Meta, we had to resort to bringing a writ of mandamus to the Ninth Circuit to resolve
• existing law allows courts to stay writs existing law allows courts to stay writs of<00:48:04.120

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