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• discovered that the hospital continued to provide Chairman Hughes: gender transitioning treatments to minors
• Hospital in retaliation for blowing the whistle on Medicaid fraud related to sex change procedures for minors
• law to their employer, that is actionable today under Section... 161.134 of the Health and Safety Code

Bills: SB 240, SB 1183, SB 1184, SB 1577, SB 2043, SB 2051, SCR 42, SJR 68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

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• It is adopted.
• Hearing no objection, the substitute is adopted.
• Hearing no objection, it is adopted.
• Senator Hughes moves that we adopt. Senator Hughes moves that we adopt the committee substitute.
• If not, the substitute is adopted.

Bills: SB240, SB1183, SB1184, SB1577, SB2043, SB2051, SCR42, SJR68

Keywords: biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1183, by Senator Creighton, which would require Lone Star Cards used for SNAP and TANF benefits to display the recipient’s name and photo, add fraud-reporting information, and require HHSC to track replacement-card requests. Creighton argued the bill would reduce fraud and protect taxpayer dollars, citing Texas SNAP theft and overpayment data. HHSC testified that photo IDs on the card are technically possible and explained how authorized secondary users are added. Dr. Amber O’Connor of Every Texan testified against the bill, saying SNAP fraud is a small share of expenditures, that the proposal would be costly and ineffective, and that federal rules limit mandatory photo requirements. Public testimony closed and SB 1183 was left pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1184, also by Senator Creighton, which would lower from 20 years to 10 years the minimum age of collectible wine that Texas collectors may sell to permitted restaurants. Supporters said the change would help Texas restaurants access desirable vintages, keep collectible wine in-state, and align with market demand; invited witnesses from the wine industry testified in favor. No opposition was heard, public testimony closed, and SB 1184 was left pending. Next, Senator Birdwell laid out Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, both aimed at revising Texas impeachment procedures in response to issues identified during the 2023 impeachment process. The measures would clarify constitutional and statutory impeachment authority, require sworn testimony, extend review periods for House members, address conflicts of interest and presiding officers, require cost reporting, and modify rules for impeaching the governor or lieutenant governor. A committee substitute added protections for the accused, longer review periods, and a fallback presiding-officer option. Witnesses generally supported stronger accountability but raised questions about whether the language should also cover retired or visiting judges. Both measures were left pending after testimony. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1577, which would expand Texas Motor Speedway’s alcohol sales authority to include distilled spirits and remove certain event and concession limits; the Speedway’s representative supported the bill and it was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 and Senate Bill 240, which would recognize only two sexes and restrict access to sex-designated private spaces in public facilities based on biological sex. Supporters argued the measures were needed to protect women’s privacy and safety, including in schools and shelters, while opponents warned about enforcement problems, privacy concerns, and impacts on transgender Texans and others who do not fit stereotypical sex traits. After extensive testimony, both measures were left pending. The committee then took up multiple pending bills and reported several favorably, including SB 511, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 2024, SB 2166, SJR 27, SJR 40, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 2420, SB 1999, SB 2309, SB 1860, and SB 2429, with some also certified for the local and uncontested calendar.

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• Let’s move for adoption of these amendments. So moved. Senator Butler? Senator Price?
• He was my team doctor in 1975 at West Alabama, Rel Livingston, so 1975 at West Alabama, Rel Livingston
• Coach, we have adopted those amendments.
• This bill does is allow each student at any high school in the state of Alabama to be able to take a
• We plan on adopting similar policies in this state, but I wanted us to have the...

Bills: SB140, HB102, SB133, SB34

Keywords: Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, juvenile court, juvenile delinquency, school notification, student safety, K-12, public schools, private schools, superintendent, principal

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• We have a motion, a second, and we have a second for the adoption of the substitute.
• The second change is we've taken $2 million for the Alabama site development.
• Okay, so the substitute's been adopted. Now we're on the substitute.
• We have a motion to adopt and a second. Any discussion?
• You know, I've got the newest town in the state of Alabama in my district, town of Kilpatrick, Alabama

Bills: SB143, SB144, SB145, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146, SB143, SB144, SB145, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146

Keywords: SB143, solid waste, garbage collection, trash fees, refuse collection, municipal fees, county fees, fee exemption, veterans benefits, veteran household, disabled veteran, VA benefits, Social Security exemption, low-income households, poverty level, county commission, municipal governing body, Alabama solid waste law, certificate of exception, public health

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• or the guardian of that... the parent or the guardian of that minor about the traffic infraction.
• Any opposition to using the previous role on the adoption of the amendment? Hearing none.
• Amendment adopted back on the bill itself. Um, Senator Bell, I... on the bill itself.
• If they give a minor a ticket, maybe they can change it... it if they give a minor a ticket to have it
• Uh, Alabama is not a state that allows that.

Bills: SB324, HB395, HB222, HB310, HB285, HB144, HB251, HB380

Keywords: parole, pardons, paroles board, board of pardons and paroles, Alabama criminal justice, sentencing reform, prison reform, reentry, recidivism, risk assessment, validated risk and needs assessment, supervision, probation, parole denial, parole reconsideration, medical parole, violent offense, nonviolent offense, law enforcement member, board appointments

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• Lord, we thank you for this opportunity to serve the great state of Alabama.
• I represent the Alabama Association.
• They were... but I... where Alabama? Girl, right now y'all know I love... I love... I love...
• Chairman Pettis: Okay, under existing law, the state procurement code governs all purchases made by the
• Okay, we got a motion on the floor to adopt HB147. All in favor signify by saying "Aye." Aye.

Bills: SB45, SB73, SB169, HB243, SB177

Keywords: athlete agents, commission, state regulation, Alabama, higher education, athletics, membership diversity, catastrophe savings account, catastrophe fund, storm savings, disaster savings, hurricane, windstorm, floodwaters, hail, tornado, property insurance, homeowners insurance, insurance deductible, FORTIFIED

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• Alabama State or a another small school. Alabama State or a another small school.
• There is a minority leader >> the minority.
• That amendment is adopted.
• That amendment is adopted.
• to adopt amendment number two. to adopt amendment number two.

Bills: SB344, SB344

Keywords: Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, monuments, historic preservation, memorial buildings, memorial schools, memorial streets, architecturally significant buildings, public property, waiver process, Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, Attorney General, civil penalty, historic marker, renaming, relocation, removal, public memorials, heritage preservation, state historic preservation fund, governmental entity

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• It did not affect any of the other eligibility rules of the Alabama High School Athletic Association,
• We added a line item for Voices of Alabama. We adjusted the RAISE Act weight.
• talked about how we had collaborated and worked together, and the changes that they made were very minor
• talked about how we had collaborated and worked together, and the changes that they made were very minor

Bills: SB342, SB342, SB159

Keywords: land bank, land bank authority, local land bank authority, Alabama Land Bank Authority, tax delinquent property, tax sale, tax lien, redemption period, quiet title, blight remediation, vacant property, foreclosure, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, intergovernmental agreement, county government, municipal government, redevelopment, brownfields, floodplain management

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• And so what that meant is it Alabama.
• nonprofit associations and Alabama nonprofit associations and Alabama business<00:22:54.880>
• 56.880> and business and nonprofit entities code and business and nonprofit entities code and
• and that Alabama wants to bring on.
• move forward in Alabama? move forward in Alabama?

Bills: HB168, HB220, SB187, SB270, SB265, SB220, SB242, SB277

Keywords: loitering, mask policies, school safety, crime prevention, public health, board appointments, governor authority, multi-member boards, state governance, legislative authority, Alabama Business and Nonprofit Entities Code, Title 10A, corporate governance, nonprofit governance, business corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership

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• families and post-adopt families.
• We do that by recruiting, training and supporting um adoptive parents.
• So I couldn't provide adoption services to the children within my own region.
• Cassa inquired about an Addie's Hope family adopting them.
• removed, which would have matched the DFPS adoption services contract.

Bills: HB 451, HB 645, HB 1041, HB 1151, HB 1155, HB 1536, HCR 12

Keywords: commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit

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• House District 10, Madison County, EV Alabama. House District 64, Baldwin County.
• Again, Representative Simpson, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board.
• Alabama voters overwhelmingly support President Trump and his agenda.
• This is... ...Alabama. This is disgraceful.
• ... the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Bills: HB159, HB110, HB114, HB115, HB116, HB123, HB125

Keywords: U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, pharmacy, pharmacist licensure, Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, renewal fees, continuing education, disciplinary actions, sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• Covers cases committed in the presence of a minor.

Bills: SB1192, SB1264, SB1284, SB1810, SB1921

Keywords: substance abuse, counseling, assessment fees, mental health, alcohol and drug programs, domestic violence, domestic abuse, assault and battery, assault, battery, strangulation, dangerous weapon, family or household member, intimate partner, pregnant woman, great bodily injury, batterers intervention program, batterers' intervention, anger management, victim safety

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• State Code.
• <00:13:32.880> However, from our Alabama State Code.
• However, from our Alabama State Code.
• Alabama to be agreeing with Alabama A&M, Alabama State,<00:19:24.520> Auburn,<00:19:24.880
• Substitute adopted. Senator Wagner moves adoption of the substitute.

Bills: HB151, HB152, HB138, SB221, SB190, SB69, SB225, SB272

Keywords: fire chaplains, distinctive license plate, firefighter, volunteer service, criminal penalties, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision

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• I'm a business owner in Birmingham, Alabama.
• I'm also the vice president of the Alabama Hemp and Vape Association.
• Replace lines 94 and 95 on page four with the following: Through 41-1-19-12 Code of Alabama 1975.
• Yes, sir, I do have an amendment once we adopt it. Sir, I do have an amendment once we adopt it.
• We needed to put that guy on a color code... needed to put that guy on a color code and we needed to

Bills: SB210, SB225, HB280, HB287, HB94, HB88, SB157, HB7, HB8, HB42

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability

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• In 1999, the Alabama Supreme Court set it out and explained it.
• I'm with Gilpin Van here in Montgomery, Alabama.
• I just play one on TV or actually in the Alabama legislature.
• I'm a patient lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama.
• In Alabama, we're cutting taxes.

Bills: SB210, SB225, HB280, HB287, HB94, HB88, SB157, HB7, HB8, HB42

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, blood tests, DUI, law enforcement, traffic offenses, chemical analysis, public nuisance, event liability, local government, community health, legal action, transparency, reporting, public safety, regulation, accountability

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• House District 63, which is Tuscaloosa and a part of Northport, Alabama.
• Hometown is Dothan, Alabama. And he's already really pitched in. So welcome, Todd.
• House District 63, which is Tuscaloosa and a part of Northport, Alabama.
• So, we just adopted this. So, now we'd like to give a favorable report.
• But, um, but we're, Alabama to do that.

Bills: HB87, HB96, HB28, HB87, HB96, HB28

Keywords: HB87, Marengo County, coroner, deputy coroner, county commission, expense allowance, mileage allowance, travel reimbursement, local act, local legislation, county general fund, public official compensation, county office, Section 45-46-60, Alabama Code, salary increase, allowance increase, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment

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• affecting every Alabama citizen. affecting every Alabama citizen.
• <00:15:49.440> citizen, But it it covers every Alabama citizen, But it it covers every Alabama
• Alabama has punitive damages for that because we do value life in the state of Alabama, and that's the
• <00:31:56.320> and value life in the state of Alabama and value life in the state of Alabama
• It's a different code section.

Bills: SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, SB169, SB180, SB203, SB87, SB195, SB192, HB132, HB37, HB13, HB54, HB126, HB7, SB30, HB188, HB189, HB26, HB264, HB288, HB248, HB249, HB227, HB228

Keywords: Lieutenant Governor, vacancy, governor appointment, Alabama Constitution, state government, media monitoring, government contracts, state agencies, local agencies, media regulations, transparency, dental insurance, medical loss ratio, premium regulation, insurance commissioner, rebate, consumer protection, midwifery, licensed midwives, State Board of Midwifery

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• We did verify Government Code 21.02 allows fines and jail time for JPs and other courts.
• standards by ensuring all officers remain fully licensed and trained in accordance with the occupational code

Bills: HB6, HB120, HB210

Keywords: hemp, consumable hemp products, hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, cannabidiol, CBG, cannabigerol, Texas hemp law, hemp regulation, cannabinoid products, delta-9 THC, intoxicating hemp, hemp gummies, hemp vape, retail registration, product registration, QR code labeling, child-resistant packaging, youth access, minor sales

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• of Alabama 1975, or Chapter 29 of Title 36, Code of Alabama 1975.
• Under the judicial retirement fund, to amend sections 12-17-227.4 and 12-17-227.5 of the Code of Alabama
• of Alabama 1975.
• <00:53:45.520> of<00:53:45.680> Alabama<00:53:46.160> 1975R uh of the code of
• Alabama 1975R uh of the code of Alabama 1975R place<00:53:48.160> on<00:53:48.400> line

Bills: HB185, HB378, SB28, HB400, SB155, HB312, HB185, HB378, SB28, HB400, SB155, HB312

Keywords: appropriation, transportation, judicial system, funding, state budget, Pickens County, local act, vehicle tag fee, registration fee, issuance fee, motor vehicle registration, license plate, replacement tag, transfer tag, renewal fee, county revenue, earmarked funds, ambulance service, emergency medical services, EMS

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• We can go back and adopt the sub. Okay, let's go back and adopt the sub first.
• We just jumped the gun there to adopt the sub. Okay, I got a motion to adopt the sub.
• We have statistics from Alabama, and we have members from all across the state of Alabama, from Mobile
• John Williams, born and bred in Gadsden, Alabama, to a single mother. in Gadsden, Alabama, to a single
• I'm also an Alabama poultry farmer with hen houses.

Bills: SB166, HB365, HB272, HB232, HB234, SB278, SB277

Keywords: Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, STEM, science education, technology education, engineering education, math education, workforce development, career pathways, Alabama STEM Council, Department of Workforce, education policy, higher education, community colleges, K-12 education, teacher pipeline, STEM careers