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• anyone who would like to provide public testimony or register a position on the bill from today's posting
• So you think the governor would sign this bill? I can't speak for the governor.
• Senator Parker post. An offer to sell a stock is, say, $20 or 1,000 shares.
• I'm not trained in them and he said all I do is ask the installer does it work if he says Yes, I signed
• how these things work training in them so I just asked the installer does it work if he says yes I sign

Bills: SB264 , SB542 , SB924 , SB1008 , SB1029 , SB1036 , SB1057 , SB1058 , SB1185 , SB1202 , SB1358 , SB1364 , SB1376 , SB1569 , SB1664 , SB1697 , SJR50

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: SB 264, Texas Workers' Compensation Act, group self-insurance, self-insured groups, workers' compensation, Texas Department of Insurance, commissioner of insurance, certificate of approval, guaranty fund, trust fund, wind down, dissolution, labor code, insurance regulation, employer coverage, risk pool, business and commerce, trade workforce economic development, property owners' association, water conservation

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• Speaker, I hereby advise you that I have signed, and I am transmitting to the Secretary of State the
• Senate Bill 1314 will be signed by the Speaker and returned to the Senate. March 11, 2026, Mr.
• Senate Bill 1314 will be signed by the Speaker and returned to the Senate. March 11, 2026, Mr.
• Speaker, I return herewith enrolled House Bills 583 and 528, which have been signed by the President.
• Now it does cost a lot for ISP in general for us to pay for all the training that goes through POST to

Keywords: 989, all

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• We are signed in other on the bill.
• We are signed in other on the bill.
• I am signed in support of Senate Bill 5928.
• And everyone else on the bill is signed in favor.
• And I also, for staff, I saw that I signed in twice.

Bills: SB6178 , SB5831

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Business

Keywords: SB6178, property insurance, insurance claims, assignment of benefits, AOB, post-loss assignment, post-loss benefits, homeowners insurance, policyholder, insured, restoration contractor, mitigation contractor, public adjuster, insurance commissioner, claims handling, consumer protection, void and unenforceable, Washington insurance code, chapter 48 RCW, civil penalty

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• We are signed in other on the bill.
• We are signed in other on the bill.
• I am signed in support of Senate Bill 5928.
• And everyone else on the bill is signed in favor.
• And I also, for staff, I saw that I signed in twice.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several insurance and consumer protection bills. On engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5928, staff and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner described wildfire risk score and model disclosure requirements for homeowners, including notices when policies are nonrenewed, canceled, or premiums are adversely affected, plus insurer website disclosures about mitigation discounts and rate filing transparency. Supporters, including the OIC, AARP, the mayor of Medical Lake, and a fire chief, said the bill would improve transparency, help homeowners understand and reduce wildfire risk, and protect consumers facing cancellations and rising premiums. Industry witnesses said they supported the goal but warned the bill could add regulatory cost and complexity, and some urged narrower, simpler disclosure language and a delayed implementation date. On engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6031, which would expand the insurance fraud program and create a standalone Class B felony for insurance fraud, the OIC and AARP supported the bill as a tool against organized fraud and restitution for victims. A criminal defense representative raised concerns that the new felony language overlaps with existing misdemeanor insurance fraud law and could create conflicting statutes and harsher penalties for the same conduct. The committee also heard testimony that the bill had already incorporated amendments limiting criminal investigators’ role in regulatory investigations and focusing them on complex schemes. The committee then heard substitute Senate Bill 6248 on travel insurance, described as largely mirroring a House bill already passed by the committee. Testimony from the travel insurance industry said agreed-upon amendments had been incorporated, including changes addressing conflict-of-interest concerns, and urged the bill’s advancement. Finally, the committee heard substitute Senate Bill 6079, which would create the Strengthen Washington Homes grant program to fund wildfire home-hardening and prohibit insurers from using wildfire risk as a disqualifying factor for homes meeting IBHS wildfire-prepared standards. The OIC, fire commissioners, AARP, and the prime sponsor supported the bill as a way to reduce nonrenewals and improve insurability, while insurers opposed Section 7, arguing it could interfere with underwriting and should be removed if the bill is to remain a grant program. The committee also began hearing engrossed Senate Bill 5280 on virtual currency kiosks, with staff and the Department of Financial Institutions describing daily transaction caps, fee limits, disclosures, and receipts to curb fraud; consumer protection and law enforcement witnesses supported the bill, while industry witnesses raised concerns about burdens on compliant businesses and passive retail hosts.

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• This was posted online. Senate File 2465 from Senator Pratt.
• This was posted online.
• This was posted online.
• </c> of tie in, um, secondary and post-secary of tie in, um, secondary and post-secary schools<00:50:
• Um so sign a waiver for them to travel.

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We sign documents attesting to informed consent. We receive written materials. We watch videos.
• </c><04:33:26.039><c> documents</c> risks benefits Etc we sign documents risks benefits Etc we sign documents
• If you're in favor, you'll press a green button at your post, or press the red button.
• If you're in favor, you'll press a green button at your post, or press the red button.
• If you're in favor, you'll press a green button at your post, or press the red button.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It also a structure for Florida post-secondary comprehensive transition programs, which very closely
• aligns with the federal definition for a comprehensive transition post-secondary program.
• But it is like post post-secondary. So thinking about like post post-secondary.
• There's not been that expectation since early on with them to go to post-secondary education.
• But, you know, so that students know what their options are or post-secondary education.

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• So we're using the same procedure as before that the governor signed.
• So if you sign in to request to speak, we're using the House version.
• But with this budget bill, you would not be able to sign them up for Access.
• If we sign this, if we go through with this, we are avoiding a tax increase.
• As it stands now, you know... ...done and signed by Governor Hobbs.

Summary: The joint appropriations committee met on April 28 to review the FY 2027 budget package, including the general appropriations feed bills (HB 4138 and SB 1831) and related budget reconciliation measures. Staff described the budget as including about $17.96 billion in general fund appropriations, a one-time transfer of state monies to increase revenues, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general fund budgets, and several one-time restorations or continuations for items such as school facilities, child care, child safety, corrections stipends, and public safety operating costs. Members spent much of the meeting debating how the across-the-board cuts would be implemented, which programs might be affected, and how fund sweeps from prior-year appropriations and special funds would work, including questions about universities, public safety, rural hospitals, transportation grants, the Corporation Commission, and health insurance costs for state employees and troopers. A major point of discussion was the impact on universities and higher education. Arizona Board of Regents representatives said the proposed reductions and fund sweeps would affect already obligated dollars, research, staffing, and student aid programs, and could force difficult decisions about programs such as the Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and other pass-through funds. Committee members also raised concerns about whether the cuts could lead to tuition increases or reductions in services, while majority members emphasized that agencies and the executive branch should decide how to absorb the reductions. Another major topic was health care and the state employee health plan: staff explained that the budget includes a $228 million general fund infusion to stabilize the plan, while a separate reconciliation bill would raise employee premiums over three years. Members also discussed whether the budget’s changes to AHCCCS/Access and hospital eligibility rules could increase costs for hospitals and reduce coverage. Public testimony largely opposed the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and local governments argued that the proposal would shift costs onto working families, reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care, and rural infrastructure, and protect tax benefits for data centers and higher-income taxpayers. A mayor from Globe asked for state help after severe flooding damaged roads, water lines, and homes, while a motorcycle safety advocate asked the committee to review a DPS motorcycle safety fund appropriation. Committee members and staff repeatedly clarified that some items discussed were one-time appropriations not continued into FY 2027, that some fund sweeps were from unspent or unencumbered balances, and that the committee planned to take a mass roll-call vote on the budget bills at the end of the meeting.

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• And so different states can sign on for it, and some states have already done that.
• The idea is to encourage people, either at a large scale or small scale, to have a potluck post-July
• And so different states can sign on for it, and some states have already done that.
• And then we could just encourage Matt to sign on to this.
• And then we could just encourage Mott to sign on to this, make a social media package or campaign to

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The DEIA subcommittee of the Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met with a quorum and discussed planning for the upcoming Patriots Day period, grant opportunities, and ways to make 250th programming more inclusive. Dr. Trent reported on a Virginia 250 conference and shared examples such as the Made by Us youth engagement toolkit and a Smithsonian-related traveling exhibition. Brian also updated the group on Mass Humanities’ grant programs, including Museum on Main Street, Reading Project Douglas Together, and the Promises of Revolution grants, noting that the latter has $600,000 available and is expected to fund roughly 30 to 40 projects through letters of intent due in June. The committee also noted that state tourism 250th grants are open with an April 11 deadline. A major discussion focused on ensuring respect for Indigenous sovereignty and improving representation in marketing. Members raised concerns that Indigenous leaders were not being treated with sufficient respect in state-level engagement, and they discussed whether the full commission should hear from tribal leaders and whether the subcommittee should recommend a broader conversation at the next commission meeting. On marketing, members criticized recent promotional materials as too formulaic and insufficiently reflective of Massachusetts’ diversity, especially in their limited inclusion of Indigenous people, Black patriots, women, and other communities. The group agreed that the commission should push for more inclusive visuals and narratives, and that there is still time to influence digital and future materials. The subcommittee also discussed possibly inviting the marketing and education committees, or commission staff and the outside marketing agency, to explain the rollout and scope of possible changes. The committee then considered a Utah 250 idea for a July 5, 2026 “America’s potluck” style community event and agreed it could be adapted for Massachusetts as a foodways-focused, culturally diverse statewide activity. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to recommend that the full commission and MOTT promote the potluck concept. The meeting ended with agreement to continue developing recommendations on representation, Indigenous engagement, and public outreach, and then adjourned by unanimous vote.

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• Cherry. ...that came out of debates here in this chamber and down the hallway: the creation of the Post
• Senate, congratulate her on all that she's accomplished, and ask her to take a minute to come up and sign
• It will be signed by the President and laid before the Governor for her approbation.
• Together with the $1.39 billion fair share supplemental budget signed into law earlier this month, we
• Together with the $1.39 billion fair share supplemental budget signed into law earlier this month, we

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate first took up and passed several House bills establishing sick leave banks, including House 4182 for a Massachusetts Department of Transportation employee and House 1590 for Eric J. Awaniak. It also advanced and then enacted House 4237, a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill providing interim funding before final action on the general appropriations act. During the session, Senator Collins also recognized Chaplain Clementina Cherry of the Lewis D. Brown Peace Institute as a distinguished guest, with remarks entered into the record. The main business was the conference committee report on the fiscal year 2026 state budget, House 4001/House 4240. Senate Ways and Means leadership described the budget as balanced, on time, and fiscally responsible, with $61.01 billion in spending, no new taxes or fees, and a $33 million deposit to the stabilization fund. They highlighted major investments in Chapter 70 school aid, special education circuit breaker reimbursements, unrestricted local aid, MassEducate, universal free school meals, MBTA and regional transit funding, MassHealth, food security, and mental health services. The report also included policy items such as broker fee responsibility, fare-free regional transit, housing studies, a gold star family annuity provision, and a crumbling concrete commission. Minority leader Senator Tarr and others questioned the spending reductions, use of one-time funds, and the treatment of excess capital gains, arguing for greater fiscal caution and concern about future federal actions and long-term spending growth. Supporters responded that the reductions reflected revenue uncertainty, federal policy risks, and the need to preserve budget stability, while using some one-time sources to balance the plan. The conference report was adopted by a roll call vote of 38-2, the emergency preamble for House 4240 was approved by standing vote, and the FY26 general appropriations bill was then enacted and sent to the Governor. The Senate also adopted an order to dispense with printing a calendar for the next session and adjourned until Thursday at 11 a.m.

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• Those two bills are passed to be enacted, will be signed by the President and laid before the Governor
• I'll just continue on, and we'll sign them in a moment. Papers from the House.
• Those two bills are passed to be enacted will be signed by the president and laid before the governor
• I'll just continue on and we'll sign them in a moment. Papers from the House.
• And it's a letter signed by the auditing firm. Now we're up to page three. Thank you.

Summary: The Senate took up several local and special bills on third reading and final passage. It amended and passed to be engrossed Senate 1831, a Rutland bill providing killed-in-the-line-of-duty benefits for Joanne Saundi as the surviving spouse of Detective John DeSongy, and also passed to be engrossed two Haverhill bills exempting Nick Santos and Anthony Morales from the maximum age requirement for police officer appointments. The chamber then enacted bills concerning police age requirements in Newton and Stonem, sending them to the Governor. It also adopted two congratulatory resolutions, including one for the Florence Community Band’s 25th anniversary and another recognizing the Italian Consulate in Boston and Italian National Day. The Senate suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer a House petition from Rep. Carol Fiola to the Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, proposing a temporary pilot to let municipalities extend liquor-license hours and allow public consumption in designated districts during summer 2026. The chamber also addressed House 5501, the fiscal year 2027 state budget, after the House nonconcurred in a Senate amendment; the Senate insisted on its amendment and appointed a conference committee, naming Senators Rodrigues, Comerford, and O’Connor. A major floor debate centered on Senate 3104, a resolution responding to the Supreme Judicial Court’s May 7, 2026 order regarding the State Auditor’s request for Senate financial records. Supporters said the resolution would provide documents in four clarified categories—budgets, audits, balance-forward transactions, and monetary settlement agreements—while preserving constitutional separation-of-powers objections to broader requests. Opponents argued the Senate should have sought the court’s guidance earlier and that the documents should be produced without further delay. The resolution was adopted on a roll call vote, 33-6. The Senate then adjourned in memory of William F. Howard of Beverly and set its next meeting for Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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• Are there anyone signed up to speak? Okay, then let's move the bill.
• Anyone signed up to speak? I think that's it. Thank you. Anyone signed up to speak?
• Is there anyone signed up to speak? We're at three. Okay. Janine Casting. Thank you.
• Is there anyone signed up to speak? We're at three. Okay. Janine Casting. Thank you.
• Lastly, the bill requires ADE to annually compile and post on its website an annual report that includes

Committee: Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee heard and advanced several education-related bills. HB 2395 would create a voluntary Arizona School Fitness Program in ADE to recognize schools that participate in nationally recognized fitness testing, allow schools to note the designation on report cards, and direct ADE to issue guidelines and best practices. Supporters argued it would encourage student activity and improve health and achievement without penalties; it passed with a due pass recommendation on a 6-0 vote, with two members not voting. HB 2409, the Getting Arizona Ready for AI Act, would create an Arizona Artificial Intelligence Program in ADE to offer voluntary summer AI courses around the state, including digital hygiene/civic integrity and small-business/entrepreneurship components, with optional facility use and possible academic credit. The sponsor said the bill was meant to prepare students for AI-driven job disruption while keeping the program voluntary and low-cost. It passed 4-2 with one not voting. HB 2203 would require ADE to review school and agency reporting requirements, identify duplicative or obsolete reports, and recommend consolidation or repeal; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed unanimously by those voting. HB 2008 would bar school libraries from using public funds to pay professional associations for libraries and librarians; opponents called it unnecessary and constitutionally problematic, while supporters framed it as limiting public spending. It passed 4-2 with one not voting. The committee also heard HB 2075, which would require school districts to submit superintendent and CFO contracts to ADE, post them online, and maintain a searchable database and annual compensation report. Supporters said it would improve transparency and prevent excessive or hidden compensation, while opponents argued it unfairly targeted district schools and should, if anything, apply to all publicly funded schools. After extended debate over transparency and comparisons to charter schools and ESAs, the bill received a due pass recommendation on a 4-2 vote with one not voting.

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• It has gone as far as if you go into some of these small rural communities, there are signs out that
• So let's just say we're out of session and the Department of Transportation decides they want to sign
• The witness confirms that is exactly what is happening and says the lottery posts that information on
• We post right on our website how many tickets are left, how many top prizes are left.
• Seeing none, Representative Alfieri, I don't have anyone that signed up to testify.

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: 989, all

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• So, it is Senator Erin Murphy's invitation and good graces that he was at the table until we signed the
• deal, which he did not sign.
• </c><00:15:35.199><c> the</c> was at the table until we signed the was at the table until we signed the
• ><00:15:37.519><c> And</c><00:15:37.760><c> now</c><00:15:37.920><c> we</c> deal, which he did not sign
• And now we deal, which he did not sign.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We changed our approach a little bit, and now they sign up.
• If that course has a dual credit option, they're going to sign up for it.
• Post-secondary education is aligned to opportunities for more advanced training.
• Post-secondary education includes apprenticeship, technical training, and a variety of contexts.
• are going straight into an apprenticeship, which is also considered post-secondary education.

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• cafe a lumber yard an shop a cafe a lumber yard an elevator<00:48:48.800><c> a</c><00:48:49.000><c> post
• > a</c><00:48:50.960><c> school</c><00:48:51.960><c> and</c><00:48:52.119><c> a</c> ...elevator, a post
• bank that's part of a charter, uh, with another bank in a bigger town 20 miles away, and there's a post
• You need the House, you need the Senate, and the governor in most cases to sign a bill.
• governor in most cases to sign a governor in most cases to sign a bill<00:56:01.599><c> again</c><00:

Bills: HF1704 , HF2052

Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• 22.400><c> is</c> win these contracts because secondary is win these contracts because secondary is post
• :24.639><c> to</c><00:07:24.800><c> postsecary</c><00:07:25.599><c> is</c><00:07:25.759><c> to</c> post
• is is connected to postsecary is to post is is connected to postsecary is to connected<00:07:26.400>
• </c> school students with great post-secary school students with great post-secary opportunities<00:08
• ,</c><00:18:34.559><c> it</c> programmed it so that when he signed, it programmed it so that when he

Keywords: 1183, house

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• She answered every question, and they signed their names confirming what she already knew about herself
• She answered every question,<00:46:43.560><c> and</c><00:46:43.720><c> they</c><00:46:43.920><c> signed
• The Rules Committee has met and posted the following bills and resolutions to the regular orders for
• secondary education House 618, to post secondary education House [snorts]<00:57:18.280><c> Bill</c><
• </c> The rules committee has met and posted The rules committee has met and posted the<00:57:34.440><

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 05:49 Calendar/2nd Readings 06:27 Report of Committees 08:12 Orders of the Day/HB 485 09:40 HB 43 23:13 HB 139 25:09 HB 414 31:49 HB 297 36:16 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 41:08 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 51:25 Recess for ConC/Rules Meeting 53:41 ConC/Rules Report 56:40 Floor Amendments 57:54 Adjournment 58:17, 958, all

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• It cleans up the patchwork of general education requirements across post-secondary institutions. and
• People can also express their opinion and let us post the grievance portal on their websites, submit
• In Hidalgo, we now have signed a $15 million contract to lease facilities up in Raymondville.
• I had gotten the House author to sign off on it. Do you recall?
• Members, the chair announces the signing of the following in the presence of the Senate.

Bills: SB27 , SB1494 , SB2121 , SB2373 , SB2431 , SB1 , SB8 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB30 , SB37 , SB260 , SB268 , SB331 , SB379 , SB441 , SB447 , SB457 , SB568 , SB650 , SB763 , SB1405 , SB1506 , SB1540 , SB1566 , SB1610 , SB1637 , SB1660 , SB2018 , SB2024 , SB2217 , SB2308 , SB2337 , SB2601 , SB2753 , SB2878 , SB2900 , SB2972 , SB3059 , HB4 , HB40 , HB46 , HB119 , HB145 , HB300 , HB493 , HB705 , HB1545 , HB2011 , HB2017 , HB2067 , HB2516 , HB2885 , HB2963 , HB2974 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3556 , HB3595 , HB3642 , HB3909 , HB5138 , HB5246 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1944 , SB1232 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2683 , SB1319 , SB3045 , SB3071 , HB796 , HB1523 , HB5294 , HB748 , HB3395 , HB180 , HB3171 , HB146 , HB5596 , HB5694 , HB1135 , HB3225 , HB186 , HB1449 , HB3793 , HB112 , HB104 , HB3336 , HB3520 , HB3320 , HB5663 , HB2399 , HB111 , HB3483 , HB4580 , HB3748 , HB632 , HB4730 , HB5690 , HB5689 , HB3385 , HB4359 , HB5381 , HB123 , HB5606 , HB1057 , HB3664 , HCR141 , HCR40 , HCR59 , SR634 , SR687 , SR703 , SR709 , SR715 , SB1494 , SB2121 , SB2373 , SB2431 , HB46 , SB1 , SB8 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB37 , SB260 , SB331 , SB379 , SB441 , SB447 , SB457 , SB568 , SB763 , SB1405 , SB1540 , SB1566 , SB2018 , SB2308 , SB2337 , SB2878 , SB3059 , HB705 , HB2017 , HB2067 , HB3071 , HB3372 , HB3556 , HB3595 , HB3909 , HB5246

Keywords: elections, local governance, political subdivisions, general elections, Texas Election Code, data brokers, personal data, regulation, business entities, consumer protection, financial exploitation, artificial intelligence, phishing, legal liability, criminal offense, civil penalty, foreign language, study abroad, higher education, language credit

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• The defenses you get pretty complex for spoke Post-infection.
• So the manslaughter aspect of it becoming a licenses post conviction.
• The behavior is the ability of false post ructions. One thing driving is a divided attention.
• So we give them some post ructions.
• There's more for signs and is training Academy, alcohol assist, champ down your throat.

Keywords: 999, senate, all