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• We finally have gotten to that point by working with the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency, who
• is given By working with the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency, which was given the statutory
• Follow up: Okay, in your legislation, did you also include the fact that the legislature...
• First, what we've got to do is make sure the first thing we can do before we choose, as a legislative
• Regina Burchum, Executive Director of the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency.

Bills: HB4284 , HB1250 , HB4190 , HB3086

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: animal abuse, offender registry, public safety, animal welfare, criminal justice, Oklahoma legislation, local law enforcement, Public Safety Technology Revolving Fund, grants, state funding, law enforcement technology, cyber crime, fraud prevention, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, insurance fee, digital forensics, investigative support, revolving fund, prisons, corrections

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• This legislation adds a definition for traditional Indian medicine, directs HCA...
• This legislation adds a definition for traditional Indian medicine, directs HCA to apply for the 1115
• I represent the 40th Legislative District. For the record, I'm Debra Lekanoff.
• I represent the 40th Legislative District. My affiliate name is Hick J.C.
• That is going to be very challenging to comply with, in addition to other pieces of legislation that

Bills: HB2555 , HB2658 , HB2683 , HB2685 , HB2168 , HB2196 , HB2545

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, traditional practices, health insurance, coverage expansion, mental health, insurance coverage, transparency, consumer protection, efficiency, health carriers, providers relations, tribal data, data protection, privacy, sharing of information, Indigenous rights, overdose prevention, data sharing, public health

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• Again this legislation will increase the support that our first responders have in being able to make
• We know legislation like this can cause concern. We support amendments to address those concerns.
• This legislation is about flexibility, transparency, and community choice.
• But we realized it just wouldn't work for us without a legislative fix.
• Treating the 2022 statute as an ongoing alternative undermines that legislative intent.

Bills: SB5903 , SB6037 , SB5983 , SB5995 , SB6016 , SB6066

Committee: Senate Local Government

Keywords: cemetery districts, elections, local governance, public policy, administrative procedures, fire protection, districts, emergency services, funding, legislation, tax exemption, land transfer, governmental entity, property tax, current use classification, zero emission, cargo handling, port district, environmental impact, grant allocation

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• We strongly encourage passage of this legislation. Thank you. Thank you.
• HB 2515 is one of our four priorities for the 2026 legislative session.
• I'm the legislative director for the Office of Independent Investigations.
• a legislative nexus where local law enforcement is unable or unwilling.
• a legislative nexus where local law enforcement is unable or unwilling.

Bills: HB2521 , HB2249 , HB1796

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, HB 2249, Washington Technology Solutions, WaTech, civil service, classified service, exempt employees, state employment, state personnel, network security, cybersecurity, information technology, IT contracting, data center, systems integration, network engineering

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• The commission must be co-chaired and staffed by the legislative branch.
• There is not an estimate from the legislative branch.
• I'm Representative Deborah Lackano from the 40th Legislative District.
• Are there any questions for the prime sponsor on this legislation?
• Nadine, you just highlighted, or I thought I heard you say, that this legislation is outside of our legislative

Bills: HB2598 , HB2620 , HB2104 , HB2348 , HB2544 , HB2554 , HJM4009

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: anadromous fish, environmental conservation, state coordination, wildlife recovery, fisheries management, forest management, natural resources, collaboration, forest practices, sustainability, aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, timber sales, land sales, process efficiency, legislation, department language

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• The work of Senate Bill 15 from the 87th Legislative Session brought together numerous stakeholders who
• This legislative session is over in June, and as parents, children, and staff...
• conception that when students are expelled from schools, they are, to quote the words of another legislator
• SB 15 was temporary legislation that expired but was allowed to continue by a waiver from the governor
• private schools at all and would be completely separate from any other particular school or potential legislation

Bills: HB 117 , HB2196 , HB2689 , HCR64 , HB117

Committee: House S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Keywords: early childhood education, task force, governance, Texas Education Agency, child care, education policy, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance, education technology, remote learning, education legislation, workforce development, adult education, high school diploma, industry certification, pilot program, gifted education, education support

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• So as a result of the recommendation, we do plan to bring some legislation next session to kind of address
• It was the car, because the legislative auditor had come in and recommended that. That's true.
• Just so we only have to go through the House, but it did not include any type of legislators.
• But I have concerns with this legislation, and, you know, happy to see if we can work something out,
• But I have concerns with this legislation, and, you know, happy to see if we can work something out,

Bills: HB27 , HB143 , HB205 , HB308 , HB311 , HB417 , HB430 , HB562 , HB812 , HB1129

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: inmates, department of public safety, per diem, local correctional facilities, jail funding, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation, hazardous waste, cleanup fund, environmental protection, state treasury, Consumer Price Index, law enforcement, firefighters, health insurance, survivors benefits, Lafayette

Bills: HB97 , HB455 , HB97 , HB455

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: absentee ballot, voting, elections, voter registration, electoral process, defective affidavit, voting rights, HB455, Clarke County, coroner, coroner's office, county commission, local act, local legislation, mileage reimbursement, county vehicle, office expenses, operating expenses, retroactive ratification, remedial and curative

Bills: HB27 , HB290 , HB308 , HB311 , HB382 , HB417 , HB575 , HB755 , HB980

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: HB 290, Act 426, sunset law, Department of the Treasury, Louisiana Treasury, re-creation, reauthorization, statutory entities, termination date, sunset review, Title 49, fiscal administration, state finance, agency continuation, legislative authority, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation

Bills: SB159 , SB159

Committee: Senate Finance and Taxation Education

Keywords: sales tax exemption, use tax exemption, diapers, baby supplies, baby formula, baby bottles, baby wipes, breast pump, breast milk pumping equipment, lactation, nursing bra, nursing pads, maternity wear, pregnancy clothing, postpartum clothing, menstrual products, tampons, sanitary napkins, panty liners, menstrual cups

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• I'm the legislative director for the VFW Department of Texas.
• Mitch Fuller, legislative director for the Texas VFW, and we enthusiastically support this.
• Mitch Fuller, legislative director for the Texas VFW, and we enthusiastically support this.

Bills: HB39 , HB 114 , HB1875 , HB1894 , HB1965 , HB2513 , HB39 , HB114

Committee: Senate Veteran Affairs

Keywords: veterans, mental health, Texas Veterans Commission, peer support, suicide prevention, community mental health, grant program, cemetery, General Land Office, burial plot, remembrance, monthly designation, honoring military, Texas legislation, rural services, paid leave, fire protection personnel, military service, public employees, employment benefits

Summary: The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard several House bills related to veterans’ services, mental health, military leave, burial access, suicide data, and Veterans Month. House Bill 114 would transfer administration of certain veterans’ mental health initiatives from HHSC to the Texas Veterans Commission, create a TVC grant program for community-based mental health services, require a statewide veteran suicide prevention action plan, and mandate annual reporting. A committee substitute was mentioned, but members said they were not prepared to adopt it yet. No one testified for or against the bill, and it was left pending. House Bill 1965 would direct TVC to study ways to expand access to mental health services through the military veteran peer network, including increasing peer support coordinators, with emphasis on rural communities and broader use in veterans treatment courts. Support testimony came from the Texas VFW, which emphasized the value of peer-to-peer support and the network’s role in suicide prevention. The bill was left pending after testimony. House Bill 2513 would clarify military leave rules for state-employed firefighters by counting their 24-hour or 48-hour shifts appropriately so they do not have to use vacation time to fulfill military duty; a firefighters’ representative testified in support, and the bill was left pending. The committee also heard House Bill 1875, which would require the General Land Office and TVC to study veterans’ burial needs, access to cemeteries, and cemetery operational needs, and House Bill 39, which would require DSHS to provide TVC de-identified death certificate data when a veteran dies by suicide or homicide to improve understanding of veteran deaths. The Texas VFW supported HB 39. House Bill 1894 would designate November as Veterans Month in Texas. All of these bills were left pending, and members indicated they were waiting on committee substitutes before voting, with possible action later on the floor or in committee.

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• The caps that the legislators try to put on property taxes by? Perhaps so.
• Representative Duane Burns started that comprehensive legislation.
• “Well, I think much of our legislation is done in piecemeal...”
• And as part of the legislation in 2021, they did bring up this very issue...”
• All that was done as part of the 2021 legislation on this very survey issue.”

Bills: HB5489 , HB5695 , HB5699 , SB291 , SB292

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: impact fee, moratorium, local government, Texas legislation, infrastructure funding, municipal utility district, eminent domain, bonds, assessments, infrastructure, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Harris County, Municipal Utility District, territory exclusion, debt service taxes, property taxation, condemnation, property acquisition, real property, appraisal reports

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• Dog track parimutuel legislation is for dog tracks. This is no dog track. If they dog track.
• I am not for piecemeal legislations together because once we do that, as you see, we've carried over

Bills: SB268 , SB262

Committees: House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: mixed spirit beverages, alcohol regulation, licensing, excise tax, distribution agreements, retail sales, wholesalers, SB262, White Hall, Lowndes County, pari-mutuel wagering, simulcast, historical racing, historical horse racing, dog racing, horse racing, charitable bingo, off-track betting, OTB, gambling

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• Mackey, would you like to make some comments on the need for this piece of legislation?
• Maybe that amendment can come from the floor, but the Pre-K need to be added to the piece of legislation
• Currently, it says K... ...piece of legislation currently, it says K through 12. So, Mr.
• Senator Smitherman, I just want to say that he was one of our five legislators right there from Jefferson

Bills: SB211 , HB96 , SB215 , SB257 , SB13 , SB13

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment, postsecondary education, apprenticeship programs, high school students, educational commitments, education intervention, State Superintendent, local boards, provisional release, subpoena authority, compliance, educational operation control, fundraising

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• Isel, for his leadership on this legislation.
• the balance of my time. legislation simplifies the data legislation simplifies the data collection<04
• </c><04:52:13.120><c> the</c> to the sponsor of the legislation the to the sponsor of the legislation

Bills: HR31 , HR152 , HR192 , HR144 , HR189 , HR164 , HR153

Keywords: committee appointments, House of Representatives, government structure, legislative process, membership, committee assignments, elections, legislation, government, oversight, US-Canada relations, economic security, energy security, bipartisan, trade and investment, Ramadan, faith, Islam, community, charitable contributions

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• These seniors are here with us today to learn more about the legislative process.

Bills: HR1052 , SB2184 , SB171

Keywords: 4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House

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• Just to remind, in celebration of Earth Day, which is today, it is Legislator Night at the Oklahoma City
• Good afternoon, distinguished legislators, ladies and gentlemen.
• and help them achieve success with their bills and legislation.
• An outstanding legislative assistant that I had. You all know who it is. You all love her.
• To my fellow legislators and leadership, it has been a real privilege to serve with each and every one

Bills: HR1052 , SB2184 , SB171

Keywords: 4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House

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• , the Secretary of the State Election Board, and I appreciate the Chair working with us on this legislation
• and having a broader dialogue if there are things that That people feel like we need to do on the legislation

Bills: HB2938 , HB2939 , HB3306 , HB3722 , HB4113 , HB4123

Committee: House Elections and Ethics

Keywords: elections, national elections, state elections, voter intent, election reform, absentee voting, electronic communication, facsimile device, voting materials, military voters, campaign finance, ethics, political contributions, candidate committee, Oklahoma legislation, voter registration, political party affiliation, Independent designation, Oklahoma, voter eligibility

Bills: SB190 , HB515 , SB190

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: SB190, prostate cancer, prostate screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, cost-sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, family history, genetic marker, men over 50, men over 40, health benefit plan, insurance coverage, mandated benefits

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• He actually presented, you recall, when we were discussing school choice and passing that legislation

Bills: HB447 , HB447

Committee: House Ways and Means Education

Keywords: HB447, school buses, student transportation, public schools, local boards of education, dual enrollment, career technical education, CTE, community college, trade school, technical college, offsite educational venues, student access, transportation policy, school bus law, Alabama education law, Montgomery County, probate court, judge of probate, will registration