Bills: SB197, SB84, SB197, SB84

Keywords: business regulation, nonprofit entities, electronic filing, merger agreements, limited liability companies, partnerships, property transfer, termination fees, SB84, agricultural nonprofit, farm bureau, nonprofit agricultural organization, health benefits, member benefits, family coverage, health insurance exemption, insurance regulation, Title 27, Alabama insurance code, risk transfer

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• Transferring documents costs a dollar a page.
• No, we can't send an electronic file, but we do send an electronic file.
• orders in cases where electronic filing is used.
• To be transferred electronically.
• This bill has to do with the delivery of electronic orders.

Bills: HB368, HB3311, HB1734, HB2495, HB2716, HB793, HB3376, HB2524, HB3421, HB3446, HB3181

Keywords: electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer

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• in line behind mortgage debts and lien collections to receive any unpaid child support or other benefits
• because if they go to the AG's office, that's not in the best interest of the child, and it's not benefiting

Bills: HB368, HB3311, HB1734, HB2495, HB2716, HB793, HB3376, HB2524, HB3421, HB3446, HB3181

Keywords: electronic devices, family violence, criminal prosecution, protective orders, tracking, harassment, family allowance, decedent's estate, surviving spouse, minor children, inheritance, child support, maintenance, HB 1734, Family Code, Section 155.207, suit affecting the parent-child relationship, SAPCR, continuing exclusive jurisdiction, jurisdiction transfer

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• This bill in no way cuts program eligibility. benefits, Senate Bill 1183 simply ensures that these benefits
• Chairman, in fiscal year 24, the USDA reports 10,000 stolen benefits claims from SNAP in Texas.
• Texas ranks fourth in the country for the number of stolen benefits claims.
• We have a SNAP and benefits and TANF proceeds that are placed on this card.
• benefits. benefits to others are a retailer, third-party, skims benefits from the card.

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

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• Yes, to answer the first question, it is possible to place a photo on the card, the benefit card.
• They'll receive a form and complete a form so that there is a secondary user listed for those benefits
• We have a SNAP and benefits and TANF proceeds that are placed on this card.
• trafficking and occurs when someone lies on their application, sells their benefits, and sells their
• benefits. benefits to others are a retailer, third-party, skims benefits from the card.

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

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• Protecting the freedom to discuss the risks and benefits of different medical procedures increases patients

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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• This bill in no way cuts program eligibility or benefits.
• SNAP fraud is benefits trafficking and occurs when someone lies on their application, sells their benefits
• to others, or a retailer third party skims benefits from the card.
• Snap fraud is benefits trafficking and occurs when someone lies on their application, sells their benefits
• And for the benefit of those participating in the hearing, And for the benefit of those participating

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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• We do some on death records and things like that to terminate benefits, but not throughout the process
• The people on the rolls are eligible to receive the benefits that they're receiving.
• In Alabama's case, food stamp applicants are given a brochure that is labeled a cash welfare benefit
• Senator Or talks about costs the state more than we actually save in benefits.
• I know we've waited on the feds before, and again we're not reducing benefits or anything.

Bills: SB245, SB246, HB30, HB30

Keywords: SB245, public assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, food assistance, Alabama Medicaid Agency, Department of Human Resources, eligibility verification, self-attestation, data matching, fraud prevention, improper payments, program integrity, benefit eligibility, income verification, residency verification, asset verification, electronic benefit transfer, EBT, cross-checks

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• This bill is for more law enforcement officers' retirement benefits. >> Yes, sir.
• It's my understanding, Senator, that this certainly doesn't create a new supernumerary benefit.
• It just allows them to draw their retirement and their supernumerary benefit if they're qualified and

Bills: SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292, SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292

Keywords: psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabis, beverage prohibition, criminal penalties, youth access, Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, concealed carry, firearm permit, sheriff fee, permit fee, weapons license, gun licensing, school security, Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, retirement system, Gardendale, Birmingham legislative office, local bill

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• When I weigh out the risks and benefits, the agreed-upon bill is a good bill.
• This bill is not about reducing benefits at all; it's a study.
• We call for an examination of the adequacy of the retirement benefits.
• Instead, the financial and retail industries will report to the center electronically.
• It does improve benefits for Houston firefighters.

Bills: HB886, HB1514, HB2434, HB2688, HB2802, HB3161, HB3221, HB4029, HB4339, HB4591, HB4774, HB4802, HB4853, HB5627, SB1737

Keywords: retirement, supplemental payment, benefits, Employees Retirement System, eligible annuitants, legislation, annuity, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age, DROP program, actuarial studies, pension benefits, municipal retirement

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• Since 2001, no benefit adjustment.
• I hope to be the only executive director who has not given a benefit to our retirees.
• So charter schools actually see no additional benefit from this extra contribution.
• I'll be working to try to get them a benefit enhancement.
• So they're getting about a 20% discount on the same benefit.

Bills: HB886, HB1514, HB2434, HB2688, HB2802, HB3161, HB3221, HB4029, HB4339, HB4591, HB4774, HB4802, HB4853, HB5627, SB1737

Keywords: retirement, supplemental payment, benefits, Employees Retirement System, eligible annuitants, legislation, annuity, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age, DROP program, actuarial studies, pension benefits, municipal retirement

Bills: HB4274, HB3076, HB4358, HB3312, HB3288, HB3885

Keywords: HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment

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• c><00:01:08.560> amongst happens and they're transferring amongst happens and they're transferring
• So in a situation where you transferred it to an immediate family member, transferred the title, and
• So in a situation where you transferred it to an immediate family member, transferred the title, and
• transfer uh under this legislation? transfer uh under this legislation?
• They get the benefit of it and it's a transfer from Cheyenne to local governments. Phil, Mr.

Bills: SF0061, SF0098, SF0110

Keywords: sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, veteran, property tax exemption, Wyoming National Guard, honorable discharge, tax benefits, surviving spouse, military service, property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, 916, all

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• custodian of the ballot containers, along with any other necessary election materials, including electronic
• to ensure that the machines are operating as they should and trying to discover a mechanical or electronic
• a couple times before, but this time it is different in that Aliyah is going to come up with an electronic
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Bills: HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318, HB91, HB95, HB255, HB318

Keywords: county housing authority, public housing, housing authority, affordable housing, low-income housing, mixed-use development, community facilities, subsidiary, affiliate, public corporation, municipal tax exemption, deed tax, mortgage tax, probate fee, bond financing, housing project, urban redevelopment, rural housing, public-private partnership, eminent domain

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• trafficking and occurs when someone either lies on their application, sells their benefits to others
• , or a retailer or a third party skims benefits from the card.
• In that case, the race, the rate of fraud of benefits trafficking is less than 1% of SNAP expenditures
• Yeah, or would this cause you to lose your benefits?
• We need to get those benefits to people ASAP.

Bills: SB 596, SB 961, SB 1398, SB 1183, SB 1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• They get a resource transfer. So, on any transition that happens, we identify.
• Caseloads are projected every year, and we recalculate that resource transfer.
• From an innovation standpoint, community-based care brings several benefits to the table.
• It's not enough to just transfer operations.
• And whenever you complete a task, then you have to transfer people to different locations.

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• If they are a retailer, a third-party skims benefits from the card.
• In that case, the rate of fraud and benefits trafficking is less than 1% of SNAP expenditures.
• Victims of domestic violence, homeless issues, the electronic benefit cards, but during. natural disasters
• Would this cause you to lose your benefits?
• We need to get those benefits to them ASAP.

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• Does this apply to transfer students between universities? So, thank you for your question.
• You're talking about a student that has already left high school and is now at higher ed and transferred
• You're talking about a student that has already left high school and is now at higher ed and transferred
• So, number one, it puts back language that was originally in the open transfer language in relation to
• move requirement in relocations to military families, making it consistent with the current Open Transfer

Bills: HB2950, HB2978, HB3132, HB3242, HB3467, HB3700, HB3701, HB4115, HB4274

Keywords: postsecondary education, standardized test scores, educational equity, higher learning access, Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program, HB2978, school libraries, library media center, library media program, community standards, sexually explicit conduct, obscene material, age-appropriate materials, school curriculum, book challenges, book banning, censorship, public schools, school board, education committee

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• that goes along with that and transfer that goes along with that and transfer those<00:09:13.160
• The transfer that was done, and I wasn't involved in that, but I have been involved in agency transfers
• The transfer that was done, and I wasn't involved in that, but I have been involved in agency transfers
• Department of Education and transfers Department of Education and transfers them<00:32:07.519>
• benefits transfer card that would work like a debit card, similar to how families access SNAP benefits

Bills: HF1, HF779, HF1034

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

Bills: SF0058, SF0061, SF0095, SF0107

Keywords: Indian child welfare, tribal relations, sunset repeal, Wyoming law, child custody, sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers