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• Tracking so far?
• Our search-and-rescue type systems and tracking capabilities are improving.
• by a TWDB-funded report recommending engaged locations.
• It's transmitted from that real-time location via satellite.
• My team manages the deployment of those radios, tracking inventory.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• And I thought that one of my colleagues picked up the bill, and I'm trying to track it.
• One is looking at where it is feasible and possible, and where nonprofits have a proven track record,
• Locations designated as appropriate for inland ports are typically miles away from existing activity
• is specific to inland ports, and if an industrial park is attached to that project, it must be co-located
• encompasses all of our partners in the development of attainable housing, including those who have a track

Keywords: 909, all

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• The location in question is the one where the patient is, not where the doctor is.
• Licensure is dictated by the state in which the client is located.
• <01:54:11.800> of it also involved complex tracking of it also involved complex tracking of
• for several decades with a proven track for several decades with a proven track record<04:57:13.840
• I can tell you from my own practice out in the Seacoast Area, we've got five or six locations.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 144 and House Bill 145, both related to professional licensing for dietitians and dental hygienists. HB 144 was described as a technical fix to align statute with existing Board of Dental Examiners rules allowing dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia, with supporters saying the bill would add needed training and examination requirements to statute. A dentist and dental society representative testified that the practice is already being done safely within scope, and committee members discussed whether nitrous oxide is still used and whether the bill was mainly to keep the paperwork and law consistent. The committee moved HB 144 forward on a 12-0 vote and placed it on consent. HB 145 would join New Hampshire to a dietitian licensure compact and add a criminal history check for initial licensure to match compact language. The sponsor and board witnesses said the compact would improve portability, support telehealth, help military families and spouses, and maintain public safety by ensuring qualified practitioners and information-sharing among member states. Committee members asked about withdrawal from the compact, the difference between single-state and compact licensure, and why a background check was included; the witness said the compact is not yet active, with four states enacted and seven needed, and that the background check is required by the compact language. Additional testimony from a private-practice dietitian supported the bill, citing continuity of care, rural access, and workforce mobility, while some members raised concerns about telehealth across state lines and the practical effect of the background check.

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• Senate Bill 1570 restores a program Florida previously had in statute to help locate missing persons
• It allows participating CARD centers to work with local sheriff's offices to provide voluntary tracking
• It's located perfectly. There is a tremendous professor, a population there.
• We’ve grown enrollment 20% over the last two years, on track—” “We’ve grown enrollment 20% over the last
• two years, on track to hit our goal of 3,000 students by 2030, part of a groundbreaking new strategic

Bills: S1570, S1376

Keywords: missing persons, special needs, autism, search-and-rescue, Florida, voluntary program, funding, genetic counseling, education grants, state universities, faculty recruitment, student financial assistance

Summary: The committee heard and approved two bills before moving to a long confirmation agenda. SB 1570, by Sen. Gates, would restore Project Leo, a previously sunset program that helps locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination between CARD centers and local sheriffs; it was praised as a proven tool for families and first responders and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1376, by Sen. Burgess, would create grants to support genetic counseling education and help address Florida’s shortage of genetic counselors; testimony noted the state’s limited supply of licensed counselors and the need to expand clinical training, and the bill also passed favorably. The committee then considered a block of reappointments to university and college boards of trustees, including institutions such as UWF, Broward College, Chipola College, FIU, Pasco-Hernando, Polk State, St. Petersburg, Valencia, FAMU, FAU, UCF, FSU, New College, UNF, USF, and others. No one requested separate votes on the reappointments, and the block was confirmed unanimously for recommendation to the next committee. A series of new appointees then appeared and largely emphasized workforce training, nursing, military support, and local economic development at their institutions. Witnesses included appointees to Pensacola State, Polk State, St. Petersburg College, UNF, FIU, UWF, Valencia, the College of the Florida Keys, and others; several highlighted strong NCLEX pass rates, dual enrollment, and partnerships with employers or military communities. One nominee, Florida Poly reappointment Ilya Shapiro, faced pointed questioning from Sen. Bracey Davis about past comments regarding race and the Supreme Court; he said his remarks were about hiring criteria, not a specific justice, and reiterated opposition to race- or sex-based selection. The committee also briefly struggled to reach Sherry Young by phone before hearing her testimony for Chipola College, where she said she wanted to give back as an alumna and nurse practitioner. Most new appointees were recommended for confirmation in a block, while Thomas Zachary Smith of UWF was pulled for separate consideration.

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• my understanding is, there could actually be some savings from our existing system with the ballot track
• my understanding is there could actually be some savings from our existing system with the ballot track
• I will remind everyone on the committee that hasn't been adjusted as we moved down the track.
• So, going back to the HOPs section, so if I understand correctly, so for those locations,...
• So, going back to the HOPs section, so if I understand correctly, for those locations, we're making a

Keywords: 985, all

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• On enrollment, we have been tracking enrollment.
• The immunology and immunotherapy program is located at the UCLA campus.
• First and foremost, I heard you say that enrollment for the CSU system is up for some locations like
• That will be helpful for us so we can track your thoughts. Comments.
• This proposed budget cut will only fast-track the erasure of the culture and history of Californians

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So, you guys let go of services because you guys don't track it.
• So, you guys let go of services because you guys don't track it.
• been removed >> No, the train tracks has been removed and<01:58:04.400> replaced.
• > to<01:58:17.840> fulfill<01:58:18.159> the tracks, we got to fulfill the tracks
• <02:07:06.159> or it be by cargo type or location or it be by cargo type or location or source

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Department of Health presented its supplemental budget requests and described several sources of uncertainty affecting federal funding, including policy changes, shutdown-related disruptions, and shifting appropriations proposals in Congress. Officials said some federal grants had been terminated and then restored, but the department still faces added administrative burden to access funds. They also said trust in public health institutions has declined, and outlined efforts to respond through community engagement, website cleanup, social media, and transparency dashboards. The department highlighted staffing and operations issues, noting a 29.7% vacancy rate and the success of its hiring pilot under Act 291, which has hired 38 candidates with an average 95-day hiring timeline. On the budget side, officials said the supplemental request includes increases in general, special, and revolving funds, and they walked through the first major general fund item for emergency medical services. After discussion, they said the EMS request was reduced from $8 million to $4.5 million to cover collective bargaining increases and keep contracts whole through August 2027. Behavioral health items included the payment crisis center in Ewa, which has connected more than 2,000 people to services, though roughly one-third remain unconnected or return frequently. Members questioned the quality of follow-up data and whether the program is reducing repeat use. The department also discussed state hospital decompression efforts, including use of the behavioral health crisis center, transfers to community hospitals, neighbor-island placements, and direct discharge to long-term care facilities; officials said the hospital is licensed for 292 beds and has seen census pressures rise again. A substantial portion of the hearing focused on Kalaupapa/Kalawao jurisdiction and preservation after patient care ends. Members pressed the department on the lack of a clear statewide plan, the roles of DOH, DNR, and DHHL, and what happens to land, buildings, and the cemetery after the last patient leaves. DOH said the current law is unclear on an end date, that the proposed bill would change the law, and that the landowners’ agreements with the National Park Service and each other will shape the transition. Officials said they would provide more information at a later hearing.

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• This profit-driven model is determining where these homes are located.
• <00:25:27.760> We<00:25:28.000> are where these homes are located.
• We are where these homes are located.
• <00:44:04.240> and where providers can locate and where providers can locate and increasing
• No, that was settings that are located? No, that was my<01:14:58.640> question.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Programs track their performance, yet some are not meeting the state's requirements in this area.
• The audit sought to identify the locations and characteristics of existing CARES programs, areas where
• However, only half tracked both required measures. Program managers offered several reasons why.
• data analysis was not an area of expertise, and the limitations with their software made it hard to track
• are meeting contractual obligations, tracking how the overall program is performing, and identifying

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s Initiative 900 subcommittee held a hybrid public hearing on two State Auditor performance audits. The first audit examined efforts to reduce non-emergency use of emergency systems through CARES programs. Auditors reported that Washington has 52 fire-agency-led CARES programs in 26 counties, but many communities without programs said they need one. Major barriers included unstable funding, difficulty hiring qualified staff, volunteer-based rural departments, and lack of statewide guidance. The audit also found that only about half of programs tracked both required performance measures, and it recommended that the legislature consider private insurance reimbursement options and convene a statewide work group to develop guidance, standards, and possible changes to the role of the Department of Health. Agency representatives and fire officials largely supported the findings and emphasized that short-term grants and one-year contracts make programs hard to sustain. Committee discussion focused heavily on financing, especially Medicaid reimbursement and accountable communities of health (ACHs). Auditors clarified that the 10% figure cited in the report referred to direct Medicaid reimbursement for treat-and-refer services, which some agencies do not pursue because the $115 rate is too low relative to the administrative effort. Several fire officials testified that their programs rely on grants and ACH support, but that funding is often year-to-year and uncertain. They also described the value of CARES programs in reducing emergency room use, jail detentions, and long ambulance wait times, while noting barriers to sharing patient records across systems. Members asked whether the new public safety sales tax authority could help, but fire district representatives said it is not a direct funding option for them. The second audit reviewed performance management in the Department of Commerce’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness. Auditors found that the division does not yet have a statewide economic development strategic plan and that performance management is inconsistent across its 16 programs. In a limited review, all six sampled programs had goals, but only half clearly identified performance measures and targets, and only three tracked outcomes and published results. The audit highlighted leading practices from other states, including strategic planning, regular progress reporting, aligning program goals with agency goals, and using performance-based contracts and grant monitoring. Recommendations urged Commerce to seek stakeholder input, assess internal and external conditions, set goals and measures, align programs with the strategy, and strengthen monitoring and evaluation. Commerce officials agreed with the audit and said the division is already working toward a strategic plan, with a new assistant director to be hired and a target of completing the work by mid-next year. Members pressed the department on how the plan would connect to workforce, higher education, housing, and other economic development systems, and asked Commerce to return to JLARC next year with progress updates. The meeting ended with instructions for submitting written public comments and notice of the next JLARC meeting schedule.

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• Many campgrounds are also located in forest recreation areas, including horse campgrounds and more.
• on the North shore of Lake location on the North shore of Lake Superior<00:19:50.080> and<00:
• One of those things came before us with a demonstration one day about how track wheelchairs work.
• Yes, we do have a track chair program.
• Yes, we do have a track chair program.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, in that scenario, who is keeping track of the vicious dogs?
• And are there any locations where use of service animals are prohibited?
• House Bill 424 is called directing the Department... any locations where use of service any locations
• <04:34:07.760> I where and because it's hard to track I where and because it's hard to track
• Companies must only report animal use under their headquarters location.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a work session on a bill arising from the Lee case involving animal seizures and humane society involvement. Members and the commissioner discussed concerns about due process, lack of clear notice to animal owners, the need for owners to understand when they are surrendering ownership, and whether humane agents should have additional training or certification. Several members also questioned the role of the NH SPCA and humane societies, the absence of oversight, and whether there was any financial or policy conflict in their involvement. The commissioner said the Department of Agriculture does not have a direct relationship with humane societies, but does coordinate with police on seizures, and noted that problems tend to arise when agencies do not consult the department first. Testimony and discussion focused on possible fixes to the bill, including clearer written notice of rights, requiring a third-party qualified veterinarian or other neutral evaluator, establishing the condition of animals at the time of seizure for later court proceedings, and possibly using teleconferencing with a veterinarian in limited circumstances. Some members suggested the bill may need a broader study committee, while others said it should be amended now rather than delayed. The chair said the bill would be worked on further and sent to the subcommittee for more detailed review. The committee then opened a hearing on HB 250, which would allow local governing bodies to regulate dog muzzling. Representative Jodi Newell testified that the bill was intended to let municipalities respond to dangerous dogs, citing Keene’s attempt to require muzzling after a serious incident but lack of clear authority under current law. Deborah LeBlanc also testified about a dog attack that seriously injured her dog and said a muzzle requirement could have prevented the attack. Committee members asked about the incident, existing dog-control laws, and whether the dog had been leashed; the discussion suggested the bill was meant to clarify local authority over muzzling as a public safety measure.

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• So to answer your question, yes, an entity can be located out of state.
• That has been the track record every place that this entity has been in operation.
• So why can't the state where that business entity is located use their tax dollars to fund this effort
• But under that argument, even if They were located in the state.
• And we fast track those dollars at the beginning of the session. And we're doing it again now, Mr.

Bills: HJR1101, SB1319, SB1264, HB4237, SB1277, SB2069, HB3066, HB2115, HB2153, HB2268, HB2961, SB1679, SB2018, HB4294, SB2095, HB4113, SB1894, SB1810, HB4268, HB1752, HB3413, SB625, HB3644, HB3940, HJR1096, HJR1100, HJR1099, HB2992, SB1636, HB4302, SB1613, SB1443, HB1409, HB1675, HB1225, HB1381, HB4359, SB1503

Keywords: SB1319, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma, remediation, environmental emergency, brine contamination, oil contamination, oilfield pollution, residential property, home buyout, property acquisition, fair market value, revolving fund, remediation fund, state plugging funds, well plugging, abandoned well, natural breakout, Department of Environmental Quality, DEQ

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• explanation there of acute and the chronic thresholds, with some finer detail on lakes and ponds or locations
• c><00:15:35.360> or finer detail uh lakes and ponds or finer detail uh lakes and ponds or locations
• that have been identified as locations that have been identified as having<00:15:39.199> um<00
• There is a database that keeps track of all this data, and so that's on the next page.
• There is a database that keeps track of all this data, and so that's on the next page.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• for someone, a farmer, who through no fault of his or her own has defaulted but wants to get back on track
• We've got to keep track of foreign trade barriers, whether they be tariff or non-tariff related.
• We've been working for several years on an ag research service facility that will be co-located at the
• You were engaged in efforts in the earlier Trump administration in regard to location of Department of
• what plans you are aware of or would encourage or support that deal with other agencies and their location

Keywords: USDA, nominations, Judge Vaden, Tyler Clarkson, agriculture policy, rural America, tariffs, farmer advocacy

Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Mr. Tyler Clarkson for General Counsel at the USDA. Members expressed concerns regarding the challenges farmers and ranchers face, especially in navigating the impacts of recent tariffs imposed by the President. Significant attention was given to how these nominations could influence agriculture policy and support rural communities amidst economic uncertainty. The committee emphasized the necessity for strong leadership in the USDA to advocate for farmer needs and ensure the proper implementation of assistance programs.

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• That system is located on the tablets in the hallway.
• So maybe we. could come up with some funding that would go to industrial projects and fast-track some
• began to prioritize, first of all. first and foremost, identified where the space facilities are located
• Well, everybody wants to locate in our right-of-way.
• And then because that's the location where. where the northbound lanes will be built.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Help keep our schools and other sensitive locations safe from harmful immigration enforcement actions
• <00:43:44.280> act<00:43:45.079> show<00:43:45.400> some sensitive locations
• <02:47:43.040> the<02:47:43.200> drug beat who are tracking the drug beat who are tracking
• To track private records for more self-dealing and more contracts, looking at what his competitors are
• just like a keeping things on track just like a great<07:23:03.600> principal<07:23:04.120>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Between 2023 and 2025, OBAI awarded $117 million to 21 projects to serve 22,549 locations.
• The role and responsibility of the Office of Broadband is to serve every single location in New Mexico
• for over 100 million directly to Navajo Nation to connect those locations within the nation.
• The one out of 10 locations that do not have access to broadband still might not be able to afford it
• So I'd just like to say approximately 70,000 locations in New Mexico are completely unserved by broadband

Keywords: 996, all

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• You can keep track of each other.
• We have had some problematic locations in the city, but again, no more than other households where we
• in the city uh but again no locations in the city uh but again no more<00:49:46.559> than<00:
• <01:20:24.199> if need to be placed in a safe location if need to be placed in a safe location
• We currently don't track that data.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• commercial operation and we're on track commercial operation and we're on track to<00:09:14.720>
• And there's this trend that we're tracking here, and this is a broader industry consensus here, that
• it might be gas, while in other locations it might be multi-day storage.
• Midwest has 35 locations statewide. Stern's Bank is located in St.
• Cloud, and Sunrise is located here in St. Paul.

Bills: HF4059, HF76

Keywords: climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, financing, sustainability, environmental policy, renewable energy, Minnesota Climate Innovation Financing Authority, earned incentive release credit, release credits, supervised release, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, sentence reduction, good time, prison time, incarceration, violent offenses, murder, criminal sexual conduct, sex offenses

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• Calhoun County is located in my district. They're licensed by the U.S.
• Montgomery County is very strategically located next to Harris County.
• You know, we just don't track cases well in Texas.
• We just don't track cases except broadly for motor vehicle collisions.
• We're tracking with you. Yeah.

Bills: HB4011, HB2680, HB4325, HB4327, HB4944, HB1761, HB4688, HB3453, HB40, HB1707, HB4749, HB2322, HB3647, HB4139, HB4081, HB2203, HB2100, HB4170, HB3104, HB4623, HB40

Keywords: partition, heirs' property, real estate, co-ownership, family property, non-heir cotenant, right of first refusal, pilot services, liability limitation, maritime commerce, Matagorda Bay, Lavaca Bay, transportation code, maritime industry, civil liability, barratry, penalties, legal actions, damages, wrongful death