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• To reserve and reverse engineer this company's strategy to use cameras makes it easier to sell to lawmakers
• We successfully reversed a policy that had previously banned these vehicles.
• much-needed stability for vehicle owners and businesses, protecting them from future trade policy reversals

Bills: SB249, SB546, SB744, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1365, SB1366, SB1394, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB1939

Keywords: memorial markers, law enforcement, officer memorials, killed in the line of duty, highway signage, school bus, school district, student transportation, child safety, seat belts, three-point seat belt, two-point seat belt, bus retrofit, bus warranty, Texas Education Agency, TEA, transportation code, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, school-chartered bus

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• um transferring is a financial<01:23:54.960> factor.
• People can transfer and I institution.
• You transfer it here. You could laws. You transfer it here.
• The Massachusetts lency for transfer.
• <03:48:20.720> a possess, purchase or um or transfer a possess, purchase or um or transfer

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Excuse me, it's really just a transfer of whatever the value is from the state to the city of Austin,
• The bill doesn't transfer the dirt in the building. Right, it's a 99-year lease. Yes, sir.
• This is simply transfers an asset from the state. For 99 years to a locality, right?
• Thank you. 1874 transfer patient information between providers becomes more critical.
• Reversing that protection undermines fundamental legal fairness.

Bills: HB5141, HB4638, HB2264, HB2035, HB4813, HB4408, HB2684, HB1621, HB2300, HB216, HB3829, HB4466, HB1747, HB2284, HB3614, HB2587, HB3219, HB3318, HB5147, HB4014, HB216

Keywords: lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions

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• Um, this relates to pharmacy benefit manager procurement for SEGIP and addresses the current reverse
• Under current law, MMB is required to use a reverse auction process, but a recent evaluation found no
• <00:31:13.720> auction addresses the current reverse auction addresses the current reverse
• required<00:31:17.880> to<00:31:18.000> use<00:31:18.440> a<00:31:18.600> reverse
• <00:31:19.000> auction required to use a reverse auction required to use a reverse auction

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Mid-November 2025, weeks before grant renewals for fiscal year 25 were expected, HUD drastically reversed
• year 25 were expected,<00:13:42.079> HUD<00:13:42.399> drastically<00:13:42.959> reversed
• expected, HUD drastically reversed expected, HUD drastically reversed course.<00:13:44.399> HUD
• Also during that seven-day period, there is still the opportunity, um, to reverse, for the tenant to
• to for the tenant to pay that reverse to for the tenant to pay that rent.<01:25:50.159> Um<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, but I can say, as I started this conversation, that's why I was kind of reversed that we did our
• presentation reverse in the last two years, we have actually staffed up quite a bit to do our monitoring
• <01:04:00.799> that that's why I was kind of reversed that that's why I was kind of reversed
• <01:04:03.039> in<01:04:03.200> the we did our presentation reverse in the we did our
• presentation reverse in the last<01:04:03.599> two<01:04:03.839> years,<01:04:04.160><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This is a reverse auction, and the max on this is $25,000 per location. did um do that move $5 million
• <00:45:35.359> auction<00:45:36.359> um the program this is a reverse auction um the
• program this is a reverse auction um and<00:45:36.640> the<00:45:36.760> Max<00:45:37.119
• > steadily and then about 2009 uh the steadily and then about 2009 uh the trend<01:26:02.400> reversed
• and that was largely due trend reversed and that was largely due to<01:26:04.639> what<01:26:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• areas, when they got deliveries, now the deliveries with the tow-behind forklifts, they got these reverse
• Now, the deliveries with the tow-behind forklifts, they got these reverse beepers.
• And then I know there was early discussion of repealing the act that transferred small boat harbors to
• Department the city county of Honolulu's Department the city county of Honolulu's Department transfer
• of Information transfer Department of Information Technology<01:02:04.079> upgrade<01:02:04.480

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1588, which would establish a Department of Transportation noise detection program using cameras to enforce noise control laws. DOT supported the measure and said it is already piloting the technology at eight locations, with about 10 sites costing roughly $2 million to $2.5 million to install and operate. The Department of Health said it was willing to work with DOT but noted its current regulations are not designed for vehicular noise sources and that the bill may need clearer standards to be enforceable. Members raised concerns about the lack of a specific decibel threshold and whether the system could accurately identify the source of noise; DOT said the pilot can pinpoint vehicles and that the program would align with existing health standards, but no final number was identified during the hearing. The committee then heard HB 1696, which lowers the minimum age for a commercial driver’s license from 19 to 18 and removes a restriction tied to vehicle category, while requiring DOT rule changes. DOT, the City and County of Honolulu, the Hawaii Transportation Association, Teamsters Local 996, and other stakeholders testified in support. The Hawaii Transportation Association suggested adding a training requirement for drivers ages 18 to 20, proposing at least 320 hours of employer training and recordkeeping. Members sought clarification that the bill would apply to intrastate, not interstate, licensing. For HB 233, the committee considered a measure authorizing DOT to designate airport special district zones statewide to prevent unauthorized access and improve security. DOT and the City and County of Honolulu supported the bill, explaining that defined boundaries would help law enforcement address trespassing, disruptions, fires, theft, harassment, and other incidents around airports and terminals; DOT said commercial airports are ready to implement the proposal, while some general aviation sites would need further work. Members asked about the scope of the boundaries, existing enforcement, and whether the measure would cover state-owned or non-state parcels near airports. The committee also heard HB 2332, which renames the Harbors Division as the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes “harbor” from “port” in statute. DOT, the Maritime Group, and harbor users supported the bill, saying the change would reduce confusion between commercial cargo/cruise facilities and recreational small boat harbors, and could help with clarity and possibly federal grant competitiveness. Members asked about impacts on small boat harbors and cruise activity, and DOT explained that the bill is aimed at purpose-built commercial ports, not recreational facilities. The committee also took testimony on HB 2283, which clarifies DOT’s consultative role with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs in setting port pilotage standards and requirements. DOT, DCCA, Matson, the Hawaii Pilots Association, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve coordination and ensure pilot licensing standards reflect operational realities in the harbors. Finally, after a recess, the committee heard HB 2217, which would allow driver’s permits, licenses, and ID cards to include a notation for a non-apparent disability. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities opposed the bill as drafted, saying voluntary alternatives such as Smart 911 may be better and that the category is too broad. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended limiting the notation to medically recognized, specifically defined conditions so agencies can train personnel and avoid confusion or escalation.

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• in from out of state, that would primarily be the ones I think would fit into this bill would be transfers
• in<00:14:07.199> from<00:14:07.360> out<00:14:07.519> of bill would be transfers
• in from out of bill would be transfers in from out of state.<00:14:08.160> Um,<00:14:08.480><
• greater opportunity to understand and know the people that they represent, and that would be the reverse
• would be the reverse would also be true. would be the reverse would also be true.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But if the First Circuit reverses the lower court, some of the concerns raised today may already be resolved
• The motion is to remove from the table the motion to reverse the Speaker's restrictions.
• to remove from the table the<04:31:36.520> motion<04:31:37.240> to<04:31:37.880> reverse
• <04:31:38.360> the<04:31:38.480> speaker's the motion to reverse the speaker's the
• motion to reverse the speaker's restrictions. restrictions. restrictions.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We were asked in committee if the so-called abortion pill reversal would be provided as well.
• The so-called abortion pill reversal is not supported by any legitimate scientific study or recognized
• Then the next year I ran this, there was over 4,000 children saved by the reversal.
• <02:31:32.080> It's children saved by the reversal. It's children saved by the reversal.
• to be part of this reversal to be part of this conversation.<02:31:37.200> Um,<02:31:37.520><

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal from April 23, and then moved through announcements and recognitions before taking up third-reading business. Members recognized a guest connected to the Mason Museum and Learning Center in Aurora, honored the family of a bicyclist killed in a 2021 hit-and-run, and heard reminders about open enrollment and an upcoming Auctioneer Day fundraiser for nonpartisan staff. The chamber also welcomed guests from Concerned Women for America and celebrated a pair of birthdays with the capital choir. On legislation, Senate Bill 95, concerning measures to support victim survivors of certain crimes without changing substantive criminal offenses, passed third reading 58-0 with five excused. House Bill 1132, which would increase pollinator habitats through conservation of native plant materials on state lands, passed 43-18 with four excused. House Bill 1130, requiring baby diaper changing stations in public restrooms, drew extensive debate: supporters said it would improve accessibility for parents and that small businesses were exempted or given flexibility, while opponents argued it was an unfunded mandate that would burden small businesses, raise installation and liability costs, and create safety and maintenance concerns. The bill ultimately passed 35-28 with two excused. The chamber also passed Senate Bill 136, requiring reporting of missing livestock to the Department of Agriculture, by a vote of 63-0 with two excused, and House Bill 1287, continuing certain Division of Real Estate regulatory functions under the sunset process, by a vote of 49-14 with two excused. Senate Bill 43 was laid over until Monday. At the end of the excerpt, the House began receiving committee reports from Appropriations, listing several bills recommended for referral onward.

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• We are actually asking our delegation to put some pressure and make them reverse this decision to see
• Our delegation to put some pressure and make them reverse this decision.

Summary: The House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development met with a quorum, adopted the minutes from its October 3, 2024 meeting, and Chairwoman Butler noted that HCR 82 would be voluntarily deferred in favor of continuing work on HCR 77 related to a pilot program for landscaping and crawfishing. The committee then considered HCR 205, which urges the USDA to use its Commodity Procurement Program to purchase domestic Louisiana shrimp. Representative Kerner and Commissioner Mike Strain described the shrimp industry’s low prices, full cold storage, and the need for urgent federal action to support shrimpers and move product into schools, nursing homes, and food banks. Members discussed domestic sourcing rules, enforcement against imported seafood, and marketing challenges; HCR 205 was reported favorably without objection. The committee also took up HCR 188, which memorializes Congress to oppose any federal farm bill provision that could negatively affect the use of hunting dogs. Chairwoman Butler and Commissioner Strain explained that the concern centered on vague language in a farm bill section that could be interpreted to restrict hunting dogs used for tracking or field trials. Members agreed the language should be removed if it remained in the bill, and HCR 188 was reported favorably without objection. The committee then heard a presentation from Orlando McMeans of the Southern University Ag Center and College of Agriculture, along with Dr. Calvin Walker. They outlined the center’s research, extension, and academic programs, including enrollment growth, dual-enrollment efforts, 1890 scholars, JAG Stars scholarships, beef cattle and aquaculture research, viticulture, precision nutrition, and food access initiatives. They also described major facility projects, including a high-tech meat processing facility, research labs, a vineyard, and a proposed disaster-safe shelter. Members asked about butcher training, cattle genetics, and the shelter’s potential uses, and the committee adjourned after the presentation.

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• I also have a motion to add a reverse repeater just so that we can continue the dialogue on this bill
• Motion is to add a reverse repeater. >> Senator Sparks, you are recognized.

Keywords: Corrections - Room 210; 29 January, 2026: 11:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2778, which extends by four years the repealer on the authority to collect monthly supervision fees from probation and parole offenders for the Community Service Revolving Fund. Members asked no questions, and the bill was moved and passed by a sufficient motion with no opposition. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2041, which would require the Department of Correction to do pre-screening for dyslexia. Senator Hickman said the bill is intended to identify a condition that is reportedly more prevalent in the prison population and to help reduce recidivism through earlier intervention. Questions focused on cost and implementation; the sponsor said the fiscal impact would be minimal because the department already has the needed IT infrastructure and the screening would be an added step rather than a separate system. The bill was then moved and passed. Next, Senate Bill 2036 was explained as a narrow change from “shall” to “may” in language affecting probation, postrelease supervision, or suspension, giving judges discretion in revocation decisions. Senate Bill 2777, requested by the circuit judges association, would clarify that probation or postrelease supervision may be revoked if a person commits a felony, including in situations where the offense occurs before the prior supervision has commenced. That bill also advanced on a do-pass motion. Senate Bill 2043, dealing with parole eligibility for nonviolent offenses, was described as allowing the parole board to reduce eligibility dates by awarded days and to better assess whether offenders are truly eligible; the committee discussed a committee substitute and a reverse repealer before moving on. Finally, Senate Bill 2037 was taken up and amended to require medical care service providers to submit claims at no more than the Mississippi Medicaid reimbursement rate. The amendment by Senator Kirby was adopted, and the bill then received a do-pass-as-amended motion and passed.

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• The bill in its current form undermines the property rights of Texans and reverses the progress achieved
• I think that would reverse a lot of the hard-fought gains that were put into place last session.

Bills: HB103

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Ask for the reversal of that zoning designation and who's responsible for paying for the specific certified
• supposed to pay for that and it does not specify a process by which the city is supposed to go back and reverse

Bills: HB407, HB871, HB882, HB2011, HB3572, HB3578, HB4038, HB4866, HB4897, HB4978, HB5380, HB5555, HB5668, HB5670, HB5674, HB5676, HB5679, HB5688, SB673

Keywords: solar energy, residential construction, building code, municipal regulations, energy compliance, building codes, interconnection, education, funding, teacher support, student resources, school infrastructure, municipal requirements, environmental sustainability, municipalities, construction, agricultural operation, International Code Council, county regulations, construction fees

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• investment returns that would support the required spending over time, along with additional direct transfers
• whole report. >> Representative Soer moved to amend the part of the committee of the whole report by reversing
• <02:42:27.680> whole part of the committee of the whole part of the committee of the whole reverse
• 28.399> taken<02:42:28.640> by<02:42:28.800> the<02:42:28.880> committee reverse
• action taken by the committee reverse action taken by the committee and<02:42:29.200> not<02:

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal from March 4, 2026. Members then made a series of announcements recognizing visiting groups, including emergency managers, community health centers, the Colorado Chamber Alliance, medical equipment providers, the League of Women Voters, and upcoming committee meetings and Denver Zoo Day. The chamber also moved several bills to special orders later in the day. The House then took up third reading of several bills. House Bill 1026, expanding plan options for the Public Employees Retirement Association, passed 49-13. House Bill 102, concerning access to behavioral health providers and licensure for clinical social workers, passed 51-13. House Bill 1205, updating state law to reflect federal good neighbor authority agreements, passed 63-1. House Bill 1145, on water quality and mobile home parks, passed 42-12. House Bill 107, improving use of distributed energy resources, passed 48-16. House Bill 1127, requiring a report after fatal motor vehicle crashes, passed 42-22. House Bill 1277, continuing the kidney disease prevention and education task force, passed unanimously 64-0. The chamber then considered House Bill 1081, which would require utilities to evaluate advanced transmission technologies to improve Colorado’s electric transmission system. Members debated amendments, including L007 and L004, both of which were adopted, while L006 was rejected. Supporters said the bill would help reduce costs, improve reliability, and better use existing infrastructure; opponents of L006 argued it would add unnecessary mandates and costs. After amendment, House Bill 1081 passed. The House also took up House Bill 1228, creating an additional pathway to licensure for marriage and family therapists, which passed unanimously. House Bill 1120, implementing mobile home taxation task force recommendations to protect mobile homeowners’ equity and align tax sale procedures with constitutional requirements, was then considered; the finance committee report was adopted, and debate continued on a proposed amendment as the transcript ended.

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• fourth-degree assault on a peace officer involving demonstrable bodily harm or the intentional throwing or transferring
• abetting is long-standing, and that they spent four years and a lot of committee time and state money reversing
• ><01:32:19.480> of<01:32:19.679> State<01:32:20.000> money<01:32:21.360> reversing
• time and a lot of State money reversing time and a lot of State money reversing longstanding traditions

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This cost will be transferred to local school districts, which could be detrimental to communities across
• From Boston Children's Hospital, he was transferred to a hospital here in Boston.
• From Boston Children's Hospital, he was transferred to a facility here in Boston.
• However, we are deeply concerned that these proposed funding reductions could reverse this progress,
• So we ask you, as you're formulating the FY26 budget, to seriously consider reversing some of the negative

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Ways and Means Committee held its final public hearing on the FY26 state budget, with chairs and members emphasizing that public testimony would help shape the budget and asking speakers to keep remarks brief. Committee leaders introduced members, explained the hearing process, and repeatedly thanked residents, students, and advocates for participating. No votes were taken during the hearing. Testimony focused heavily on education funding and the Chapter 70 formula. Students from Amherst, Northampton, Gateway Regional, Chester Elementary, and other districts described budget-driven cuts to electives, special education supports, paraprofessionals, counselors, transportation, and building maintenance. They urged higher Chapter 70 aid, increased minimum aid, rural school aid, and a reopening or restructuring of the funding formula, arguing that current formulas leave many districts unable to meet student needs and force local layoffs and overrides. Other speakers urged funding or protection for a range of programs and facilities, including the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute for homicide survivor services, the Museum of African American History, the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and CART/interpreter services, the Access to Counsel housing legal aid program, the Department of Mental Health and Pocasset Mental Health Center, and Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. One speaker opposed offshore wind-related spending and urged a reset of the state’s energy approach, while another advocated ending the aircraft sales tax exemption. Committee members responded sympathetically to many speakers, asked a few follow-up questions, and several expressed support for maintaining or expanding the programs discussed.

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• Um, most tax credits have an ability to be transferred.
• Um, most tax credits have an ability to be transferred.
• Um, most tax credits have an ability to be transferred.
• And um that's been Transferred. Think of a tax credit, EV tax credit for a car.
• We transferred the remaining FTEN funds to other offices in the Department of Homeland Security, and

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports advancing or disposing of bills. Committee actions included favorable referrals for measures such as House Bills 1336, 1069, 1227, 1314, 1132, 1342, 1196, 1224, and Senate Bill 178, while Senate Bill 100 and House Bill 1308 were postponed indefinitely. The chamber also adopted a motion allowing current Joint Budget Committee members to leave while the Senate remained in session. On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 134, a bill concerning fees imposed by payment card networks, after a close 18-17 vote. Supporters argued it would help restaurants and other small businesses by limiting swipe fees on sales tax, while opponents warned it would not lower consumer costs and could trigger litigation and broader conflicts among financial institutions, payment processors, and businesses. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 165 on species conservation funding, Senate Bill 138 on reducing administrative burdens in the health care system, Senate Bill 172 on the Front Range passenger rail district, House Bill 105 on reducing barriers in the Labor Peace Act and eliminating Colorado’s second union-election requirement, House Bill 106 on designating higher education institutions as thriving institutions, and House Bill 1312 on peace officer participation and POST-related changes. The Senate then moved into committee of the whole for second-reading consent calendar bills and adopted House Bills 1235 and 1299. Later, House Bill 1113 on election law modifications was taken up in committee of the whole; amendments were adopted to update terminology, extend Secretary of State review time for petitions, and exempt special districts from a recording fee. The bill’s sponsor and supporters described it as a technical and security-focused update to election administration, emphasizing voter access, anti-intimidation protections, and data safeguards. The transcript ends while debate on House Bill 1113 continues.

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• may lawfully transfer the critical infrastructure material.
• may lawfully transfer the critical infrastructure material.
• and they sign an affidavit to the junkyard that they are the owner for purposes of selling and transferring
• could only be transferred could only be transferred to<02:08:50.400> a<02:08:50.520> person
• Representative Bottoms moved to amend the report of the Committee of the Whole to reverse the action

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard announcements about committee meetings later in the day. The main floor action was a motion to place House Bill 1101, House Bill 1193, Senate Bill 118, and House Bill 1210 on the special orders calendar, which was adopted without objection. The House then moved into committee of the whole for consideration of House Bill 1101, a bill concerning criminal offenses related to critical infrastructure components and commodity metals. During debate on HB 1101, the sponsor explained that the bill is intended to address theft of critical infrastructure such as street lights, RTD equipment, cell towers, and similar materials by targeting the scrap metal market where stolen goods are sold. The committee adopted amendment L004, which reorganized the statutory structure and aligned offenses more closely with the conduct involved; the sponsor said this reduced the highest charge level from an F5 to an F6 in some circumstances. Amendment L005, a technical correction to L004, was adopted. Several members raised concerns that the bill could unfairly burden scrap yards and legitimate businesses, while others supported the measure as a response to widespread infrastructure theft. The committee rejected amendment L006, which would have required buyers to know or reasonably know that material was unlawfully obtained, with the sponsor arguing it would increase liability and undermine negotiated protections for scrapyard dealers. Amendment L008, which sought to add a good-faith protection for legitimate businesses and reduce chilling effects on commerce, was also defeated after members said similar protections already existed in the bill. Amendment L009, creating an affirmative defense for documented commercial transactions and record-keeping compliance, was likewise rejected because members said the bill already contained a stronger affidavit-based safe harbor. Finally, amendment L10, which would have added a five-year repeal/sunset date for the bill, was debated at length but was not adopted; opponents argued criminal provisions should remain stable, while supporters said a sunset would allow review of the bill’s effectiveness and unintended consequences.