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• ,</c><00:07:32.960><c> Sthagen,</c> Simpson, Smith, Sorrel, Sthagen, Simpson, Smith, Sorrel, Sthagen,
• </c> Junior Harl Sorrels. Junior Harl Sorrels.
• Danny Carr, who's our DA, wants this. I get it. I mean, and you know, I love Danny Carr.
• I'm on the phone with Danny Carr at 3:00 in the morning. Gina Fay, we're just that close.
• And I'm not saying that Danny is my brother, and I've always said Danny my brother, but if it's time

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Reynolds, Rigsby, Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sellers, Sells, Shaver, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrells
• Shaver, Shaw, Shirey,<00:10:34.600><c> Simpson,</c><00:10:35.080><c> Smith,</c><00:10:36.080><c> Sorrells
• ,</c> Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrells, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrells, Stahegen,<00:10:37.160><c>
• know for 100% Jefferson County and I know for 100% fact<01:24:06.280><c> that</c><01:24:06.440><c> Danny
• </c><01:24:06.800><c> Carr</c> fact that Danny Carr fact that Danny Carr is<01:24:08.200><c> the</c><

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• Ree, Reynolds, Rigby, Robins, Robertson, Ross, Sers, Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Shyrie, Simpson, Smith, Sorrels
• ,</c><00:13:07.920><c> Sthagen,</c> Simpson, Smith, Sorrels, Sthagen, Simpson, Smith, Sorrels, Sthagen
• Speaker, if I could take a moment, I'd like to express my sincere appreciation to our chairman, Danny
• </c> appreciation to our chairman, uh, Danny appreciation to our chairman, uh, Danny Garrett<01:38:05.920
• </c><01:38:07.600><c> Danny</c> Garrett for all the hard work. Danny Garrett for all the hard work.

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• , Reynolds, Rehm, Rigsby, Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sells, Shaver, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrells
• Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Chyrie, Simpson, Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Chyrie, Simpson, Smith,<00:14:01.120><c> Sorrels
• ,</c><00:14:01.839><c> Stohagen,</c><00:14:02.959><c> Standard,</c> Smith, Sorrels, Stohagen, Standard
• , Smith, Sorrels, Stohagen, Standard, Starns,<00:14:04.160><c> Stringer,</c><00:14:04.720><c> Stubs,<
• 40:05.760><c> I</c><01:40:05.920><c> was</c> Danny, Representative Garrett, all I was Danny, Representative

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• My name is Danny Woodward, and I'm a policy attorney with the Texas Civil Rights Project.
• I am here on behalf of Phil Sorrell, the elected district attorney from Tarrant County.

Bills: SB552, SB1099, SB1124, SB1208, SB1372, SB1506, SB1667, SB1804, SB1806, SB1870, SB1936, SB1937, SB2180, SB2405, SB2569, SB2570, SB1646

Keywords: community supervision, criminal justice, illegal alien, deferred adjudication, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, SB 1099, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigration status, felony sentencing enhancement, criminal penalty increase, Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, affirmative finding, judgment finding, deportation, public safety, immigration enforcement, sentencing reform, felony offense

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• Shaw, Shyrie, Sers, Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Shyrie, Sers, Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Shyrie, Simpson, Smith, Sorrel
• , Stohagen, Stand, Simpson, Smith, Sorrel, Stohagen, Stand, Simpson, Smith, Sorrel, Stohagen, Stand,
• They're the guests of Representative Danny the guests of Representative Danny the guests of Representative
• That's a really good question, Danny. Two or three years ago. question, Danny.
• Two or three years ago. question, Danny. Two or three years ago. Um I 2019. 2019. Right.

Bills: HJR 4, HJR 6, HB 195, HB 13, HB 143, HB 135

Keywords: occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax

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• Ree, Reynolds, Rigby, Robins, Robertson, Ross, Sers, Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Shyrie, Simpson, Smith, Sorrels
• 49.440><c> Smith,</c> Shaver, Shaw, Shyrie, Simpson, Smith, Shaver, Shaw, Shyrie, Simpson, Smith, Sorrels
• ,<00:03:50.480><c> Stahhagen,</c><00:03:51.120><c> Standard,</c><00:03:51.680><c> Star,</c> Sorrels,
• Stahhagen, Standard, Star, Sorrels, Stahhagen, Standard, Star, Stringer,<00:03:52.799><c> Stubs,</c><
• Shy, Ross, Cers, Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Shy, Simpson,<00:10:57.600><c> Smith,</c><00:10:58.399><c> Sorrel

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• Danny, listen, I follow you. I'm telling you, I live my life vicariously through you.
• I'm tell you Danny listen I follow you.
• But with that being said, Danny, my question is this.
• Well, all right then, your record has certainly solid gold with me, Danny.
• Danny, you ain't answer that question.

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• Reynolds, Rigsby, Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sellers, Sells, Shaver, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrells
• , Shavers, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Sells, Shavers, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith,<00:08:50.960><c> Sorrells
• ,</c><00:08:52.000><c> South,</c><00:08:52.280><c> Hagan,</c> Smith, Sorrells, South, Hagan, Smith, Sorrells

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• , Rehm, Reynolds, Rigsby, Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sells, Shaver, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrells
• , Rehm, Reynolds, Rigsby, Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sells, Shaver, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrells
• , Rehm, Reynolds, Rigsby, Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sells, Shaver, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrells
• Shyrie, Ross, Cers, Cels, Shaver, Sha, Shyrie, Simpson,<00:14:59.519><c> Smith,</c><00:15:00.240><c> Sorrels
• ,</c><00:15:01.040><c> Stoddhagen,</c> Simpson, Smith, Sorrels, Stoddhagen, Simpson, Smith, Sorrels,

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• Reynolds, Rigsby, Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sellers, Sells, Shavers, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrells
• 54.760><c> Smith,</c> Shavers, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Shavers, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrells
• ,<00:16:55.800><c> Stafford,</c><00:16:56.360><c> Standridge,</c><00:16:56.880><c> Starne,</c> Sorrells
• , Stafford, Standridge, Starne, Sorrells, Stafford, Standridge, Starne, Stringer,<00:16:57.880><c> Stubbs

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• Leader Sorrell, you're recognized. Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
• Thank you, Leader Sorrell, for your brief introduction. Members, are there any questions?
• Seeing no debate, Representative Sorrell, you're recognized to close on your bill.

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• Representative Sorrels. Aye. Representative Mooney. Aye. Representative Warren. Aye.
• Representative Sorrels, you have an amendment. The amendment is KK-1.
• Representative Sorrels makes a motion. I hear a second. Representative Marcus has a second.
• Representative Sorrels. Hi. Representative Mooney. Representative Warren. Hi.

Bills: HB445, HB477, SB274, HB441

Keywords: hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax, excise tax, age verification, underage sales, product testing, certificate of analysis

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• I'm going to invite Jim Sorrell. I have J.M. Sorrell. Jim Sorrell, I have J.M.
• Sorrell. I live in Haydenville, a village of Williamsburg in western Massachusetts.
• I'm going to invite Jim Sorrell. I have J.M. Sorrell. Jim Sorrell, I have J.M.
• Sorrell. I live in Haydenville, a village of Williamsburg and western Massachusetts.
• Sorrell recognizes this. Thank you.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on bills in three areas: emergency medical services/AED access, athletic training and student safety, and end-of-life options. Committee chairs outlined testimony rules and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Some bills had no live witnesses, while others drew extensive testimony from advocates, professionals, and legislators. On AED-related bills, the American Heart Association supported requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events and athletic fields, citing sudden cardiac arrest survival rates and urging cardiac emergency response plans as an added safeguard. A parks and recreation professional supported AED access but raised concerns about the cost, staffing, maintenance, and feasibility for municipalities with limited resources. Athletic trainers supported expanding their scope of practice and removing workplace restrictions, arguing it would improve injury prevention, reduce costs, and help retain professionals in Massachusetts. The committee also took extensive testimony on end-of-life options legislation. Supporters included legislators, physicians, hospice volunteers, clergy, patients’ family members, and advocacy groups, who described the bills as allowing terminally ill, mentally capable adults to choose a peaceful death with strict safeguards and self-administration requirements. They emphasized personal stories of suffering, public support, and the claim that other states have not seen abuse. Opponents, including faith-based, disability-rights, and family policy representatives, argued the bills amount to physician-assisted suicide, could pressure vulnerable people, and may be influenced by prognosis errors, coercion, or financial incentives. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Representative Sorrels. Representative Mooney. Representative Warren. Hi. Representative Marcus.
• Representative Sorrels, you have an amendment. amendment. Yes, sir. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• Representative Sorrels. Aye. Representative Mooney. Representative Warren. Aye.

Bills: HB441

Keywords: speech-language pathology, licensure, clinical supervision, educational qualifications, healthcare assistant, sessions, 2025-R, 1, 219

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• House Bill number 509 by Representative Sorrells, relating to gaming reader licenses.
• Representative Sorrells, you're recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Representative Sorrells, how are you doing? Doing great. How about you, Representative?
• Amendment to House Bill 509 by Representative Sorrels.
• Representative Sorrels, you care to explain your amendment, please? Yes, sir. Thank you...

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• Reynolds, Rigsby, Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sellers, Sells, Shaver, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrell
• Reynolds, Rigsby, Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sellers, Sells, Shaver, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrell
• Reynolds, Rigsby, Robbins, Robertson, Ross, Sellers, Sells, Shaver, Shaw, Shirey, Simpson, Smith, Sorrell

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• Shyrie, Sellers, Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Shyrie, Sellers, Cells, Shaver, Shaw, Shyrie, Simpson, Smith, Sorrel
• , Stoddhagen, Simpson, Smith, Sorrel, Stoddhagen, Simpson, Smith, Sorrel, Stoddhagen, Standard, Stars
• thought about it uh and it wasn't until thought about it uh and it wasn't until uh district attorney Danny
• Carr and I uh district attorney Danny Carr and I uh district attorney Danny Carr and I were talking

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• Representative Sorrels. Representative Mooney. Representative Warren. Hi. Representative Marcus.
• Representative Sorrels. Hi. Representative Mooney. Hi. Representative Warren. Hi.

Bills: HB506, HB513, HB437

Keywords: emergency vehicles, off-road vehicles, public safety, liability, regulations, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission, employment screening, licensing

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• Bring that to Bayou Sorrel. Okay. Well, we did fund that in St. Mary Parish.
• is that the Corps of Engineers is finally looking at rehabbing, expanding, and improving the Bayou Sorrel
• If it were not for the Bayou Sorrel Lock, which, by the way, is half navigation and half floodgate, it's
• If it were not for the Bayou Sorrel Lock, the 2016 flood would have devastated Iberville and Assumption
• So it's a good opportunity, at least with the Bayou Sorrel Lock expansion, to jump into that.

Bills: HR1, HB96, HB345, HB360, HB401, HB592, HB703, HB723, HB729, HB776, HB838, HB844, HB882, HB885, HB888, HB966

Keywords: coastal protection, restoration, flood management, public hearings, environmental compliance, drag racing, public roads, vehicle impoundment, law enforcement, penalties, rail infrastructure, ports, Class II railroads, Class III railroads, transportation, memorial highway, Louisiana, commemoration, signage, memorial bridge

Summary: The committee first heard House Resolution 1, which approves the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s annual State Integrated Coastal Protection Plan for fiscal years 2026-2027. CPRA officials described the plan as about $1.54 billion, with roughly 93% directed to project implementation and construction, funded through state mineral revenue, GOMESA, BP spill dollars, surplus funds, and newly available coastal sediment funds. They outlined projects across the coast, including marsh creation, barrier island restoration, levees, pump stations, freshwater diversions, and nonstructural flood protection, and said the plan had been unanimously approved by the CPRA board after public hearings. Members asked about specific coastal and basin issues, including the Sabine River, the Chafalaya Basin, Bayou Sorrel, and tidal flooding in interior parishes. HR 1 was reported favorably without objection. The committee then considered House Bill 838, as substituted, dealing with vehicle inspection stickers and related OMV modernization. The substitute would repeal inspection requirements for assembled vehicles, keep periodic inspections for commercial and student transportation vehicles, address federal inspection requirements, allow out-of-state inspections in some cases, and create a Louisiana Vehicle Identification Program using QR codes. Members focused on privacy and enforcement questions, and OMV and state IT officials explained that the QR code would contain only the VIN and that the system would support police ticketing applications. The bill also ties implementation to the OMV modernization effort and takes effect January 1, 2027. HB 838 was reported by substitute. The committee next advanced House Bill 888 on temporary dealer plates, adopting a set of amendments that added security features, clarified timing for the new electronic issuance system, and adjusted rules for temporary tags and dealer plates. Testimony from the auto dealers’ association said the bill was intended to reduce fraud, resolve confusion over five-day versus 60-day tags, and extend certain temporary loaner tag periods from five to ten days. HB 888 was reported with amendments. The committee also heard House Bill 885 on electronic titles and lien recordation, which would allow electronic signatures, electronic lien notifications, and electronic titling/recordation for participating commercial entities, with civil immunity for good-faith actions and a severability clause. Members raised questions about fraud prevention and consumer participation, and supporters said the bill would modernize the process and align Louisiana with current industry practice. HB 885 was reported by substitute. Finally, the committee advanced House Bill 723, which allows certain two- and three-wheeled motorcycles and mopeds to proceed through a red light under specified circumstances when sensors fail to detect them. The sponsor said the measure is a safety fix for riders stuck at malfunctioning signals, and the bill was amended to clarify the vehicle types covered. The committee also considered House Bill 882 on outdoor advertising, which would increase billboard spacing on state highways from 150 feet to 1,000 feet and allow certain signs damaged by an act of God after January 1, 2010, to be rebuilt. Supporters said the bill would reduce billboard density and improve aesthetics, while opponents argued it would harm smaller operators and impose a one-size-fits-all rule. After testimony, HB 882 was amended and reported.