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• request your approval, uh, and just as a special note, my uncle and aunt were, uh, my.
• My father's sister was a student at TSD, and they met there and married and lived in Laredo and were
• and distribution utility.
• We urge you to support SB 1036 and stand with Texas families and responsible contractors.
• Um, can still be served by that city and it, so this just really cleans up that area and, and provides

Bills: SB 1036, SB 1566, SB 1664, SB 2268, SCR 5, SCR 8, SCR 9, SCR 32, SCR 46

Keywords: residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act

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• This is a pro-consumer bill, and I'm happy to answer any questions and reserve the right to close.
• Thank you, Chairman King and members.
• Chair and members. SCR32 aims to honor and recognize Justin.
• The Chair calls Mark Stover and Sarah Ramone. Thank you. Lower and Storage Association.
• We urge you to support SB 1036 and stand with Texas families and responsible contractors.

Bills: SB1036, SB1566, SB1664, SB2268, SCR5, SCR8, SCR9, SCR32, SCR46

Keywords: residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act

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• They drove a Mack truck through all the checks and balances. and as a result a courier service with with
• check for things like unpaid child support and other issues like that.
• Yeah, we use a third party service that goes and checks state and local records to verify, so it's not
• ticket, and then also checking to see if that player's won.
• is easily fact-checked and these people know better.

Bills: SB 28, SB 687, SJR 34, SCR 9, SB 523, SB 62, SB 847, SB 706, SB 869, SB 890, SB 992

Keywords: lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, SB 687, land surveyor, land surveying, surveying services, construction contract, anti-indemnity, indemnity, hold harmless, defense obligation, standard of care, professional negligence, civil practice and remedies code, local government code, governmental agency, public contracts

Summary: The meeting was a crucial session for discussing several important bills including SB992, which aims to establish a clear time frame for the Attorney General's approval on outside legal counsel for state agencies. Senator Nichols presented the bill, emphasizing its necessity for timely responses to ensure efficient legal processing. Another notable discussion centered around SB523, which seeks to allow parole and probation officers to use a business address on their driver's licenses for safety and security purposes. This bill passed favorably out of the committee, with public testimony supporting the need for such provisions due to the risks these officers face.

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• A ful and gracious God, you are slow to anger and abounding in mercy.
• Leader, and thank you, Mr. President.
• ' and before the comma the words 'autonomous systems' and inserting the word 'defense' by Senator Reinhart
• We must do a better job of bringing ideas into companies and jobs and economic growth for the state of
• and sites.

Bills: SB1696, SB1670, SB1687, SB1975

Keywords: SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency

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• Members and guests, would you pray with me? Members and guests, would you pray with me?
• Merciful and gracious God, you are slow to anger and abounding in mercy.
• Bless the Lord and all his angels. Bless the Lord and all his hosts. Bless the Lord...
• As we get to the end of session, we'll be checking the couch cushions and see if we can find anything
• We'll be checking the couch cushions and see if we can find anything.

Bills: SB1696, SB1670, SB1687, SB1975

Keywords: SB1696, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Program, Oklahoma Talent Attraction and Relocation Revolving Fund, Department of Commerce, economic development, workforce development, community development, relocation incentives, talent recruitment, in-migration, population growth, household relocation, grant program, revolving fund, local government grants, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, economic incentives, residency

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, offered the invocation, and recognized the Doctor of the Day and several visiting groups in the galleries. The chamber then moved through a series of bills, with most of the action focused on third reading, amendments, and final passage votes. Senator Coleman’s motion to reconsider the failed vote on SB 1696 passed, allowing the bill to be taken up again. SB 1696, described by Senator Coleman as a rural economic development measure with no fiscal impact, passed on final passage and then passed again as an emergency measure after several senators changed votes from no to yes. SB 1670, as amended to add defense to the industries covered by its technology-transfer guidance, passed unanimously and was declared an emergency measure. SB 1687, which would strengthen Service Oklahoma’s authority regarding written driver’s tests and extend learner’s permit timing, was amended to delete unclear language and restore the title, then passed unanimously. SB 1975, which reorganizes how schools publicize AP testing dates, locations, and sign-up information, drew questions about compliance and implementation but no opposition; it passed unanimously and was also declared an emergency measure. After the bills were disposed of, members made personal announcements, including congratulations for a new grandchild and upcoming birthdays, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, March 16, 2026.

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• Renee Ramsey, the Mustang Creek Estates and yourself, and you are neutral on the bill.
• Beverly Grossman and show you with a place for mom and you're for the bill. Correct.
• , preferences, and budget.
• Uh, and we are in wholehearted support of this bill and the next two coming.
• and families.

Bills: HB 1531, HB 2667, HB 2809, HB 2865, HB 3589, HB 3151, HB 3748, HB 3750, HB 4419, HB 4643, HB 3597, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131

Keywords: workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies

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• And yourself, and you are neutral on the bill? Yes, thank you. My name is Renee Ramsey.
• In most of the smaller and middle markets, this bill will hurt seniors and assisted living.
• Prohibitions against referrals to unlicensed communities where required, and criminal background checks
• All three bills complement each other, and all three are needed by DFPS and the state.
• children and families.

Bills: HB1531, HB2667, HB2809, HB2865, HB3589, HB3151, HB3748, HB3750, HB4419, HB4643, HB3597, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131

Keywords: workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies

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• would be unable to complete appropriate background checks on providers to protect Texas Medicaid and
• And Dr.
• Pretty frank conversations back and forth, and then they decided that we were right and they actually
• and Medicare and then begin.
• If you have constituent examples, we'll run them through and check them because the high watermark that

Bills: HB1531, HB2667, HB2809, HB2865, HB3589, HB3151, HB3748, HB3750, HB4419, HB4643, HB3597, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131

Keywords: workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies

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• I mean, when somebody arrives on the scene and they see somebody who has black eyes and they're, and
• This is an SBI request bill, and this will raise their fees on background checks.
• Chairman, I know when I was on the school board and we need to do a background check for teachers, the
• And as an administrator, I faced. And what this does is really plays into that.
• And I sure appreciate everybody accommodating it. And we'll be back next week.

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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• And I hope and pray all of your meetings are as successful as this one was for me the rest of the day
• >> and Senator Kelly. >> and Senator Kelly.
• <00:07:52.160> And<00:07:52.400> I<00:07:52.639> hope<00:07:52.800> and
• And I hope and pray all of >> Thank you.
• :08:26.160> and<00:08:26.319> state private industry and state private industry and state

Bills: HB465, HB307, SB338, HB465, HB307, SB338, SB359

Keywords: emergency management, public funds, educational materials, promotional materials, state agency, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, public interest, criminal justice, New Hope, Madison County, municipal boundary, corporate limits, deannexation, boundary adjustment, local act, city limits, municipal jurisdiction, annexation rollback

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• And as for, um, you know, the checks and balances in this bill, um, you know, this is a waiver, so Texas
• And, and, and once again, this, this bill is not uh touching on access.
• Thank you, Chairwoman, and, and members.
• , balancing the budget, vehicle loans, car insurance, and rental contracts.
• It is always unannounced and they come in and ask all the questions and they review the files and it

Bills: HB 2510, HB 3589, HB 4611, HB 4655, HB 4665, HB 4666, HB 4670, HB 4700, HB 4730, HB 4798, HB 4838, HB 5136, HB 5243, HB 5302, HB 5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

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• and Consent.
• Without proper checks and balances, these homes create opportunities for exploitation of both residents
• and staff.
• Enforcement and what guardrails would be in place to create a balance between the caretaker and the patient
• With a bill such as this, it would give us the ability to go in and check on the welfare of the clients

Bills: HB2510, HB3589, HB4611, HB4655, HB4665, HB4666, HB4670, HB4700, HB4730, HB4798, HB4838, HB5136, HB5243, HB5302, HB5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

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• As for the checks and balances in this bill, this is a waiver, so Texas is going to have to apply to
• The bill requires applicants to print and mail an application with cash, money order, or check as a payment
• permits and reviews, and go through your fire marshal inspection and whatnot.
• , balancing the budget, vehicle loans, car insurance, and rental contracts.
• It is always unannounced, and they come in and ask all the questions and review the files, and it all

Bills: HB2510, HB3589, HB4611, HB4655, HB4665, HB4666, HB4670, HB4700, HB4730, HB4798, HB4838, HB5136, HB5243, HB5302, HB5539

Keywords: assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy

Bills: SB17, SB35, SB164

Keywords: gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, judgeship, judiciary, court system, appropriation, district court, ambulance standards, Department of Health, emergency medical services, certification, public safety, tariffs, 996, all

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• help us at all um and I and just lastly help us at all um and I and just lastly um<00:32:42.080>
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Bills: HF2196, HF2586, HF2187, HF2037

Keywords: mental health, emotional disturbance, terminology update, statutory cleanup, conforming amendments, children's mental health, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, case management, residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis services, health plan coverage, antipsychotic drugs, medical assistance, Medicaid, foster care, juvenile court, school discipline, county board

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• And just check one more time. Nobody else? Okay. Oh, yes, sir. And again, there's a microphone.
• , hire and train background-checked employees, catalog and track inventory and purchases, stop all future
• The state should require gun dealers to secure their premises and inventory, background check and train
• There's a number of checks and balances in place for that. A driver's license.
• There's a number of checks and balances in place for that dealer to meet that demand, including the transfer

Bills: SB4, SB7, SB9, SB17

Keywords: Medicaid, healthcare, medical education, salaries, graduate education, clinician pay, health sciences, education funding, faculty salary, University of New Mexico, healthcare funding, general fund, state budget, New Mexico legislation, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, 996

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• He said that Bernalillo County had been using this money for vaccines and not for spay and neuter.
• , and rural, urban, and tribal communities.
• SB 38 provides a smart and effective system that works, and I urge your support. Thank you.
• From a Chamber perspective, continuity and certainty matter, and this bill provides both.
• , and a shout-out for everybody who's watching, Raina and her team.

Bills: HB25, SB38, SB101, HB199

Keywords: juvenile delinquency, firearm possession, criminal background checks, state law, gun control, youth offense, conviction, public safety, SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration

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• The purpose being To open up funding opportunities, private and public, and grants, and the braiding
• So you have currently the childcare block grant, and they require a five-year background check, including
• They do have hard and fast models, and it seems to be working.
• and in need.
• They're ages 15 and 17 now, and they're still suffering from, Food problems they had at ages 2 and 4.

Bills: HB4422, HB4117, HB4300, HB4298, HB2984, HB3344

Keywords: immigration, public assistance, legal status, food assistance, state benefits, family resource center, community support, employment services, kinship families, social connections, child care, criminal history, background checks, child safety, licensing, Oklahoma laws, advisory committees, daycare, licensed child care facility, child care subsidy

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• <00:10:21.920> employee and its effort to balance employee and its effort to balance employee
• <01:27:22.440> And up to fail under in balanced system.
• And up to fail under in balanced system.
• We are asking for reasonable tools to ensure better balance, oversight, and protection for vulnerable
• ,<01:32:00.440> oversight,<01:32:01.320> and ensure better balance, oversight, and

Bills: HF4110, HF4101, HF4144, HF3546

Keywords: workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, medical assistance, data matching, eligibility, reporting, human services, assisted living, health regulations, inspection authority, vulnerable adults, local government, program integrity, high-risk providers, enrollment requirements, fraud prevention, compliance

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• ... ...disbursements and reversion mechanisms to prevent the creation of trapped balances, a consequence
• Chair and members of the committee.
• We want to thank LFC and the LFC analysts for finding this necessary fix and spearheading it.
• So I want to again thank Representative Small and the LFC staff for working on this technical fix and
• and just a better assurance that... ...and health care programs, and just a better assurance that the

Bills: HB63, HB64, HB184, HB200, HB47, HB48, HB2, HB9

Keywords: water project fund, New Mexico Finance Authority, NMFA, Water Trust Board, water infrastructure, wastewater, drinking water, flood prevention, watershed restoration, water storage, conveyance, delivery, water treatment, recycling, reuse, municipal infrastructure, local government finance, capital outlay, grants, loans