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• We have the resource witness. from the TWC for any technical questions and glad to answer any questions
• Their free and open technical framework supports content traditionally. credentials, metadatabases attached
• This change came from TechNet recommendation to promote consistency and ease of 578 technical standards
• We show you registered as Bill. 688 689 690 691 for registrations, relocations, and securities trading

Bills: HB74, HB175, HB460, HB576, HB2271, HB2294, HB2874, HB3016, HB3133, HB3191, HB3458, HB3929, HB4063, HB4115, HB4394, HB74, HB175

Keywords: Puerto Verde, Port Authority, eminent domain, bonds, tax assessments, economic development, infrastructure, transportation, public welfare, child care, certifications, Texas Rising Star Program, grant program, disability inclusion, family income, affordability, economic impact, state study, cost analysis, government support

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• Thank you very much, Senator Stewart, we had uh I have a, I have a Registration and support from the
• And soon Um, we, we, we having any technical difficulties? We're not sharing any technical.
• OK, yeah, all right, we can't, can't have a debate, so we have to rely on the technical people to tell

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• That means fewer resources for career and technical technical education programs that prepare students
• Uh, that's all the cards we have, this is the last, uh, witness registration card that we have, so Mr
• out the proper forms or the proper documentation was not submitted, um, so I would say more of a technical

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• AB 1074 by shots line relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor vehicles
• creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical
• And repealing the limitation on the allocations to the Texas State Technical College system and its campuses

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• AB 1073 AB 1074 by Schatzlein relating to the registration, ownership, and operation of certain motor
• creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical
• Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocations to the Texas State Technical

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And they go through a simple registration process, their name, ... registration process, their name,
• Um, I do want to let you know that I did see his registration previously.
• Um, we don't really get technically Um, we don't really get technically regulated by the Department of
• Management Officer of Aviation, Chris Fallback, here too, just in case you start throwing quite a few technical

Keywords: 916, all

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• Paul Dubois, Assistant Director of Technical Permitting.
• Board of Texas. and technical standards.
• Do we have your permission to change your registration accordingly? Yes. Yes, sir. S.I.
• Jerry, just to be clear, we changed your registration.
• And do we have your permission to... change it on your registration.

Bills: HB206, HB 1285, HB1335, HJR107, HB206

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, HB 1285, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, drones, unmanned aircraft, UAS, drone inspections, oil and gas, pipeline inspection, surface mining, well sites, tank batteries, disposal wells, injection sites, natural resources

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• Please make sure you have filled out on the electric electronic witness affirmation forms on the registration
• a deer is a breeder deer and when that deer when that deer is released into the pasture I think technically
• I mean, technically, though, if they didn't have the dangle tag and they were released, they would still
• just I'm trying right and I know I kind of jumped you on this and It's kind of a little bit more technical
• It's open to the public and registration information will be through our site in the coming weeks.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• points, and we have worked very diligently to try to get them in compliance by filling out the registration
• Right, that'll move us on to item D, which is the technical committee. I did ask if Mr.
• Kelly would be willing to take over chairing the technical committee now with my added responsibilities
• well, first, I want to start off with I want to recognize Aaron Kelly for accepting the role of the technical
• Then our standard technical sessions will begin on April 29th and also be on the 30th.

Keywords: 914, all

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• As a reminder, anyone wishing to testify this morning, please complete your registration in the kiosk
• Ehlers technically, but, uh, I do answer oftentimes to Ellers. Good morning, Chair, members.
• This grant financed the necessary funds for career and technical training courses, which are in high
• These careers and technical education programs lead directly to a licensed certificate or post-secondary
• applications, um, currently, uh, school districts, ISDS, um, as well as open enrollment charter schools, technical

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• It's just a one-line technical amendment where he's printing it out, and then we'll give it to him.
• Okay, it's a one-line technical amendment. Any questions on the one-line technical amendment?
• and sexual predators to avoid minimum mandatory sentences if the defendant is relieved of the registration
• So it could technically follow that you can have a local state of emergency declared and then at the

Summary: The committee heard and acted on several criminal justice, public records, nuisance, and firearms bills. SB 1168, by Sen. Leak, would create a second-degree felony for aggravated installation or use of a tracking device or application when done in furtherance of a dangerous crime; it passed unanimously. SB 1054, by Sen. Garcia, would increase penalties for tampering with electronic monitoring devices, require immediate revocation of pretrial release for tampering, and bar further pretrial release on the current charges; after testimony raising concerns about unintended consequences and proof issues, it was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1198, by Sen. DeSigley, addressing fraudulent use of gift cards, was substantially revised by a delete-all amendment and a technical amendment, then reported favorably with support from retail and industry groups. SB 710, by Sen. Osgood, would create a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former Crime Stoppers employees, board members, and volunteers; it was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1022, by Sen. Wright, would strengthen nuisance abatement enforcement by raising fines, allowing tax-collector collection and special assessments, and authorizing foreclosure on unpaid liens; it was reported favorably after support from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. SB 716, by Sen. Martin, would impose mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses by registered sexual offenders or predators and bar early release; after an amendment to tie the penalty to prior convictions rather than registration status, it passed favorably. SB 878, also by Sen. Martin, would extend probation supervision for certain misdemeanor controlled-substance offenses and align them with existing alcohol-related probation rules; it passed unanimously. Finally, SB 952, by Sen. Guglia, would repeal the statute allowing firearm and ammunition sales restrictions during certain declared emergencies; after extensive testimony from gun-rights advocates and debate about local emergency ordinances, it was reported favorably.

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• Amendment one is technical.
• Amendment two makes a technical and stylistic change and adds licensed certified midwives to the list
• First, it expands eligibility for priority registration for courses at public institutions of higher
• it expands eligibility<00:35:24.480> for<00:35:24.720> priority<00:35:25.280> registration
• eligibility for priority registration eligibility for priority registration for<00:35:26.160>

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation by Reverend Jod Gun, whose prayer was journalized by unanimous consent. The chamber then recognized several guests, including representatives from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, who were present for a resolution honoring Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week, as well as former Delegate and physician Dan Moheim, Towson University students, a veteran guest, and parents and young children visiting for Maryland Family Network’s Day in Annapolis. The Senate adopted a resolution recognizing the National Alliance on Mental Illness for its advocacy on tardive dyskinesia screening, early detection, and treatment, and designated May 5–9 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. The resolution was read and adopted without objection. The chamber also unanimously welcomed the guest groups and thanked them for their service and advocacy. In second-reader action, the Senate advanced several bills with committee amendments adopted without objection. Senate Bill 113, the Longevity Ready Maryland Act, was amended to refine aging-related planning, website reporting, and Commission on Aging membership, then ordered to third reading. Senate Bill 123 updated the membership of the Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and was also sent to third reading. Senate Bill 336 extended the Task Force on the Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances for one year and added an HBCU representative. Senate Bill 394 expanded expedited partner therapy to bacterial vaginosis and added licensed certified midwives as authorized practitioners. Senate Bill 444 changed certificate-of-need requirements for certain intermediate care facilities, and Senate Bill 461 conformed the SNAP Heat and Eat Program to federal eligibility rules; both were advanced to third reading. The Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee then took up Senate Bill 108, which would authorize the Maryland Department of the Environment to impose administrative penalties for certain water, wetlands, dam, and riparian-rights violations and expand administrative enforcement tools. Several senators raised concerns about the scope of the bill, its effect on shoreline restoration, dams, stormwater and wetlands enforcement, and whether it could allow penalties without adequate process or encourage payment instead of correction. The floor leader responded that the amendment requires notice, an informal meeting, and consideration of good-faith efforts before penalties are imposed in certain cases, and said the bill does not change permit requirements. The debate continued as members sought clarification on how the bill would apply to private dams, HOAs, farmers, and shoreline projects.

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• This bill checks both boxes, requiring TEA, TWC, and the THECB to award grants for technical assistance
• consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products, requiring a registration
• energy sector continues to grow, both employers struggle to fill positions that require specialized technical
• SB 1816 by Hancock, relating to the title and registration operation of a miniature vehicle.
• Contained in those products, requiring a registration, imposing fees, creating criminal offenses, and

Bills: SB4, SB23, SB3, SJR2, SJR85, SB34, SB60, SB75, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1405, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB1948, SB2037, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB243, SB627, SB646, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB1358, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SB687, SB1332, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, SB1762, SB552, HCR109, SB2185, SB4, SB23, SB3, SJR2, SJR85, SB34, SB60, SB75, SB706, SB1814, SB1220, SB523, SB565, SB1253, SB840, SB764, SB2383, SB2155, SB1535, SB1405, SB1423, SB1566, SB1804, SB1728, SB1816, SB1952, SB1948, SB2037, SB2068, SB1455, SB213, SB243, SB627, SB646, SB670, SB896, SB917, SB1184, SB971, SB1255, SB1261, SB1283, SB1358, SB991, SB1733, SB21, SB231, SB739, SB1252, SB1371, HB2970, HB 109, SB2308

Keywords: property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption

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• Please note that registration.
• For this hearing, registration has closed, but again, everyone is welcome today, regardless of whether
• We are certainly available to do that as those little technical issues come up.
• If they are unable to testify today or didn't make the registration cutoff for today, they are able to
• But if I lose you again, there's some sort of technical issue ongoing.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• have to make sure that these trainings for law enforcement are routinized, because we now could technically
• Another portion is voting rights and voter registration for Latinos, which have consistently lagged behind
• We want, and we ask for, funding... is in voting rights and voter registration for Latinos have consistently
• community engagement efforts, support state and local governments with advancing racial equity through technical

Summary: The Select Committee on Hate, Racism, and Xenophobia met to examine the scope of hate activity in California and hear from state agencies, commissions, and community organizations. The chair opened by framing hate as a persistent crisis affecting many protected groups, and Assembly Member Gonzalez briefly joined the committee. The first panel included the California Department of Justice and the California Commission on the State of Hate, both of which presented recent data and policy recommendations. The Department of Justice reported that in 2024 California saw 2,023 reported hate crime events, 2,568 hate crime offenses, and 2,491 victims, with anti-Black bias remaining the most common category, followed by anti-Jewish and anti-Latino bias. DOJ also said referrals for prosecution increased, and it described its hate-crimes guidance, rapid response protocol, and multilingual resources. The Commission on the State of Hate said hate is undercounted in law enforcement data and cited a survey suggesting about 2.6 million Californians experienced at least one hate act in a year, including more than half a million potentially criminal incidents. It recommended permanent data infrastructure, mandatory law enforcement training, and continued funding for community-based prevention and victim support. The committee then heard testimony from representatives of the NAACP, LULAC, Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California, CHIRLA, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, CARE, Equality California, and the Racial Equity Commission. Witnesses described systemic racism, anti-immigrant enforcement, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Asian bias, and anti-LGBTQ+ hate, often linking these harms to political rhetoric, social media, and federal actions. They urged the Legislature to fund programs such as California vs. Hate, Stop the Hate, nonprofit security grants, language access, school and mental health supports, and legal assistance, while also protecting civil rights, due process, and free speech. No formal votes or committee actions were taken during the hearing, but members indicated they would request additional recommendations and continue the discussion in future hearings.

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• Would you like us to change your registration to reflect that you're in support of the bill? Yes.
• In technical terms, for FSP Tier 1, there is a gap between what can be raised locally based on the appraisal
• So we have your permission to change your registration to indicate that you are for the bill and not
• Yeah, I know some cities have, you know... registration for short-term rentals, so some of that data

Bills: HB329, HB361, HB546, HB1547, HB1745, HB2786, HB3235, HB3370, HB3575, HJR83

Keywords: appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use

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• people and more travel increase transportation revenues such as our motor fuels tax and the vehicle registration
• other sources. ...we have listed the state motor fuels tax, Proposition 7, Proposition 1, vehicle registration
• and they use the state as their toll collector, giving them access to the power to block vehicle registration
• I would like the committee to recognize that the transit agencies and technical services have dedicated

Bills: HJR58, HJR63, HB263, HB542, HB905, HB 1288, HB1402, HB2003, HB2262, HB2323, HB2429, HB2876, HB3019, HB263

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, elderly, retirement, benefits, transit-oriented projects, constitutional amendment, state highway fund, funding allocation, voter approval, highway fund, funding, public transportation, transit projects, transportation, local transit, fund allocation, voting rights, election integrity, ballot access

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• We have two registrations. Can we delete one? We have two registrations.
• We're going to change your registration. Is that okay? It's, I'm against.
• Ophick, before we let you go, we have a duplicate registration too.
• Ophick, before we let you go, we have a duplicate registration too.
• You don't have to say this because we closed registration. Okay. All right.

Bills: SB 3, HB28, SB3

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• There will be technical amendments needed for clarity, consistency, and style.
• Seeing none, uh, Vice Chair, for the vote. registration for work noting that the registration for work
• We'll be making technical amendments needed for clarity, consistency, and style.
• We'll be making technical amendments needed for clarity, consistency, and style.
• We'll be making technical amendments needed for clarity, consistency, and style.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And makes other technical revisions. I urge adoption of the amendment. Sir, discussion.
• The committee amendments are purely technical. I urge adoption. Is there discussion?
• These are simply technical amendments. I urge adoption. Is there discussion?
• And it makes technical changes. I'm happy to answer any questions. I urge adoption.
• And it makes technical changes. I'm happy to answer any questions. I urge adoption.

Keywords: 994, senate, all