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• You can see applications. That is live.
• Um, first, do you anticipate the applications will be annual?
• I'm just applications will be annual?
• through an early review application through an early review application<00:30:27.360> through
• Um, and that it's certified to a dryers.

Bills: HF2986, HF3555

Keywords: virtual power plant, VPP, distributed energy resources, DER, demand response, load management, grid modernization, peak demand, peak shaving, battery storage, energy storage, solar photovoltaic, solar panels, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, heat pumps, aggregator, public utilities commission, PUC, rate recovery

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• THROUGH THAT NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED AND WHEN YOU SUBMIT YOUR GRANT APPLICATION FOR HARDENING FUNDS YOU
• I OF A LEADING THAT APPLICATION PROCESS. WHAT WE LOOKED AT WAS WHAT IS THE BEST THING FOR STUDENTS?
• EACH CAMPUS HAS A CAMPUS POLICE FLORIDA CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
• A CAMPUS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS CERTIFIED FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

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• It also provides that scholarship applicants can work in certified license-exempt child care centers
• There are also several sections that address federal compliance for certified license-exempt child care
• include specific language directing the agency to focus on a payment system and a family common application

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras

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• Volunteers are not certified.
• certified, most of them are not. certified, most of them are not.
• an agency and they're not certified. an agency and they're not certified.
• they may not be certified as teacher. they may not be certified as teacher.
• . certified. certified.

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• The federal and state processes on contamination still are applicable.
• There is a process under which an individual can be certified as a personal representative.
• There is a process under which an individual can be certified as a personal representative.
• And that would apply if we make it applicable to all employees as well.
• Again, the bill only applies to making it applicable to all employees.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established, then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber first took up HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill would remove strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is done at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, including Reps. Cross, Nixon, and Eskamani, argued the bill did not provide enough notice to future buyers and renters and could create health and disclosure concerns. The bill passed 87-24. The House then passed HB 145 on suits against the government, which Rep. McFarland said updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps for the first time since 2010, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident with future automatic increases, aligning the statute of limitations with private claims, and allowing governments to settle above the caps if they choose. He said the bill would make redress more accessible without eliminating the liability shield. The bill passed 104-7. The chamber then considered CS/HB 289 on civil liability for the wrongful death of an unborn child, a bill by Rep. Greco that would amend the Wrongful Death Act to allow parents and other survivors to bring claims for the death of an unborn child, while exempting the mother and lawful medical care provided within the standard of care. Debate centered on whether the bill could affect abortion access, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, surrogacy, and liability for doctors, friends, family members, and others. Multiple amendments were offered to narrow the bill or add carve-outs for abortion, fertility care, surrogates, perinatal professionals, rape/incest/human trafficking situations, and to require the mother’s consent before suit; sponsors and opponents argued over whether these changes would prevent frivolous lawsuits or instead create loopholes and weaken the bill. None of the amendments were adopted during the portion of the transcript provided.

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• Those applications take approximately 70 days before they get approval from HHS that they can receive
• <00:37:19.760> by<00:37:20.000> the to me that to to be certified by the to me that
• <00:38:19.839> uh application is missing something. uh application is missing something. uh
• And And And um<00:39:00.720> those<00:39:01.119> applications<00:39:01.920> take
• <00:39:02.160> approximately um those applications take approximately um those applications take

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:52:44.880> the<00:52:45.040> applications<00:52:45.559> we're of applications
• the applications we're of applications the applications we're looking<00:52:45.960> at<00:52:
• Google it and then the application Google it and then the application process<01:50:47.159> right
• at 1,134 applicants.
• at 1,134 applicants.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• <00:24:45.600> from currently accepting applications from currently accepting applications
• on some grant applications to EPA. on some grant applications to EPA.
• Um those applications into our state.
• We are accepting applications now for the 2026 IUP. Those applications are due the 6th of June.
• <01:06:01.039> lead sustainability, became certified lead sustainability, became certified

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• submitted a general grant aid application.
• who have submitted a general grant aid application.
• I was full of the application.
• I assume they did not submit an application.
• I assume they did not submit an application.

Summary: The Joint Finance Committee met to review and vote on the fiscal year 2027 Grants and Aid Act, which was expected to be pre-filed as Senate Bill 337. Members first reviewed Section 1, covering county seat payments, paramedic operations, senior center allocations, senior center transportation, and Homeland Security grants. They approved Section 1 after discussion of how senior center transportation is being moved from DART to grant-in-aid and how some organizations can appear in both the senior center formula and the general aging category. The committee then worked through Section 2, which included one-time appropriations and the various grant categories for aging, arts/historical/recreation, economic housing or labor services, family and youth services, health or disability services, and neighborhood and community services. Members discussed several specific items, including New Castle County reassessment-related funding, Friends of Cooch’s Bridge, Slaughter Neck Community Action Organization, Plastic-Free Delaware, Love, Inc. of the Delmarva, and the Southern Delaware Horse Retirement Association. One aging line for Slaughter Neck was reduced back to flat funding after members questioned a large increase, and the revised category total was adjusted accordingly. Each of the Section 2 subcategories was then adopted. Section 3, covering fire companies and public service ambulance companies, was approved with increases across apparatus, ambulance, rescue truck, aerial truck, rescue boat, substation, and insurance rebate equalization funding. Section 4, for veterans organizations and youth programs such as Boys State, Girls State, and Trooper Youth Week, was also adopted. The committee then approved the epilogue sections, which included eligibility, audit, payment, and reporting rules; special provisions for the Wilmington Senior Center contingency; conditions tied to several one-time appropriations; withholding funding from Merri-Dell Volunteer Fire Company pending a corrective report; and reprogramming $1,485,000 from a prior SMART food program appropriation toward SNAP/WIC-related food access initiatives. The meeting ended with remarks thanking staff and noting that it was likely the last JFC meeting for two members, followed by adjournment.

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• reports reviewed, 13 were referred to prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General, and 3 were certified
• The committee referred 13 reports to prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General, and 3 were certified
• to revalidate them would pass, and we were still in the process of working those revalidation applications
• They're not necessarily finding the holes in the websites or the applications.
• They're not necessarily finding the holes in the websites or the applications.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• an actuary who pulls out all the managed care data, and they reset those rates for us and have to certify
• an actuary who pulls out all the managed care data and they reset those rates for us and have to certify
• This one here is about county processing those applications.
• This one hears about county processing those applications.
• Average is taking a 100.7 days to complete the average longest outstanding applications 176 and a half

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So we're operating in some cases under federal law requiring us that is not applicable to sheriffs and
• In fiscal year 2025, the state program received approximately 1,200 applications requesting more than
• California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program includes $76 million available for nonprofit applicants
• These are typically not POST-certified and are just done at that level.
• POST does certify an active shooter response course, which has 40 presenters in the state.

Summary: The committee held a hearing on active and mass shootings in California, focusing on prevention, response, training, communications, and gaps in preparedness across law enforcement, schools, campuses, fire, EMS, and state agencies. Opening remarks emphasized the frequency and impact of gun violence, the need for faster coordinated response, and the importance of learning from recent tragedies such as the Stockton-area mass shooting described by Sheriff Patrick Withrow. The first panel included representatives from police, sheriff, and campus public safety agencies, who discussed incident command, interoperable communications, next-generation 911, threat assessment, emergency notification systems, and the value of joint drills and cross-agency planning. Witnesses also highlighted differences in training and authority across jurisdictions, especially for private university public safety departments versus public campus police. Campus representatives said they rely heavily on municipal law enforcement for armed response, while also using run-hide-fight protocols, text alerts, surveillance, and threat assessment teams. Members raised concerns about standardized training, after-action reviews, mental health resources, school resource officers, and whether campus safety plans and drills are sufficiently consistent or workable. Sheriff Withrow argued that early intervention and accountability are being weakened by well-intentioned laws, while other witnesses stressed prevention through relationships, diversion, and coordinated support services. The second panel from Cal OES, the Department of Education, POST, and EMSA described statewide systems and standards. Cal OES outlined its Reduce the Risk initiative, gun violence restraining orders, mutual aid, unified command, after-action reporting, and nonprofit security grants. The Department of Education explained California’s statutory school safety framework, annual safety plans, regulated armed assailant drills, and local flexibility, while acknowledging compliance gaps and the need for more mental health support. POST described the new requirement for 16 hours of standardized active shooter training for recruits and ongoing local training options. EMSA explained its role in medical response and terrorism training standards. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Drawing down those funds as part of the application process so that we can go ahead and develop this
• Their steel goes into automotive applications.
• And that's an FAA-certified facility? Mm-hmm. Awesome. Mr. Chair, Representative, yes. Awesome.
• They're training people on industrial applications and getting a certificate, so they've been a good
• Will you support an application for federal funding?

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• Louisiana Congressional Delegation to take all necessary and appropriate actions to pass the H-2B certified
• Senator Miguez is an act in Title 46 relative to public assistance to provide for a referral of applicants
• of Senate Bill 194, an act in Title 46 relative to public assistance to provide for referral of applicants
• And also makes the application form.
• And common admission application will go to each university system.

Bills: SB524, SR108, SR109, SCR56, SCR57, SCR12, HB227, HB398, HB689, HB897, HB1029, HB1107, HB1217, HB221, HCR58, HB136, SB162, SB382, SCR33, SCR30, SB112, SB194, SB307, SB341, SB346, SB363, SB495, SB503, SB507, SB509, SB513, SB408, SB131, SB145, SB333, SB464, SB466, SB500, SB283, SB338, SB488, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB228, SB246, SB249, SB268, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB312, SB319, SB323, SB369, SB431, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB501, HCR14, HB537, HB652, HB653, HB661, HB726, HB756, HB851, HB964, HB966, HB34, HB35, HB48, HB474, HB553, HB758, HB852, HB10, HB16, HB36, HB44, HB46, HB52, HB61, HB78, HB98, HB102, HB124, HB126, HB131, HB135, HB141, HB142, HB164, HB170, HB171, HB179, HB194, HB231, HB245, HB280, HB292, HB294, HB297, HB305, HB336, HB337, HB351, HB436, HB594, HB789, HB956, HB957, HB995, HB1040, HB50, HB117, HB120, HB122, HB139, HB148, HB149, HB185, HB199, HB247, HB271, HB286, HB301, HB358, HB359, HB384, HB413, HB428, HB450, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB631, HB657, HB669, HB675, HB680, HB691, HB712, HB716, HB720, HB723, HB727, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB842, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1071, HB1091, HB1117, HB119, HB129, HB677, HB850, SB68, SB149

Keywords: Jump Start, career and technical education, CTE, career diploma, career pathways, workforce development, high school diploma, career major, individual career and academic plan, ICAP, individual graduation plan, IGP, work-based learning, apprenticeship, internship, dual enrollment, articulation agreement, transfer credit, rural schools, rural LEA

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• We used $500,000 of that $5 million for the quantum regional innovations engine application.
• On the average time from application to determination of that permit.
• So, when we're scoring the grant applications.
• And when they're going to issue the actual grant application for whatever it is.
• Any type of government data, any type of blockchain application, very vulnerable.

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• officer, or juvenile probation officer to lawfully place, install, or use a tracking device or application
• It requires certified... ...hospital with an emergency department to report certain information to the
• It requires certified nursing assistants serving in a nursing home to receive training on recognizing
• So it also, your bill also talks about requires a certified nursing assistant to be a part of the, I
• In order to be eligible, small businesses will be required to submit an application to the Department

Summary: The committee met and first reported favorably CS for SB 1782, which creates a new offense for dangerous excessive speeding, with support noted from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida PBA. It also reported favorably CS for SB 306, which addresses Medicaid managed care provider network access by requiring after-hours and holiday appointment availability and a minimum level of primary care participation. CS for SB 716, imposing mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses committed by registered sex offenders or predators, and CS for SB 1084, expanding protections against non-consensual dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, were also approved. The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 1604, a corrections package that would require prepayment of court costs for certain inmate lawsuits, shorten the limitations period for confinement-condition claims, allow consecutive sentencing in some cases, and revise mental health treatment procedures in correctional settings. Members discussed constitutional concerns and access-to-courts issues, but the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 1804, which creates a capital offense for trafficking a child 12 or younger or a mentally incapacitated person for sexual exploitation, drew extensive debate and opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Floridaans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty; despite objections about constitutionality and ethics, it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 1838, expanding protections for court officials against tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for CS for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which creates a statewide VTE registry and requires blood clot screening and training in hospitals and care facilities. Members and public witnesses spoke in strong support of the blood clot bill, including family members and survivors. Finally, the committee reported favorably CS for SB 1252, directing FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding law enforcement and allowing vehicle impoundment, CS for SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility for correctional officers and correctional probation officers, and CS for SB 572, the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which was amended to refine enclosure, confiscation, euthanasia, and insurance requirements.

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• paramedics, emergency dispatchers, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, and any other licensed or certified
• The fiscal note indicates the Health Care Authority will have $24,100 less in application fees.
• I was one of those that operated the company, an in-home care company, did eight CON applications, and
• will also note that the BMS and the Bureau of Senior Services has a rigorous credentialing and application
• will also note that the BMS and the Bureau of Senior Services have a rigorous credentialing and application

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• border county, otherwise exempt activities can be caught in the crossfire of interpretation and application
• Due to the Cameron County's interpretation of the application of these statutes, one of my constituents
• Unfortunately, the application of both the model subdivision rules and platting exceptions within statute
• Last session, the legislature passed HB 14, which established that an applicant, which could be a citizen
• and inspectors need to meet minimum published qualifications that the city requires, and for ICC certified

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• That change is also going to require more complete online applications.
• But for our general absentee applications, the change of date now means the application deadline will
• That's for our online applications.
• To us, on an online application, to be able to accept that ballot.
• To save time, when are the deadlines for when the applications need to be submitted?

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• <00:52:37.400> only applicable only applicable only applicable<00:52:39.839> if<00:52:40.000
• “There are alternative pathways to becoming a certified educator in a school.
• If you're a certified teacher, you have learned about that in your teacher preparation course.
• If you're a certified teacher, you have learned about that in your teacher preparation course.
• responsible for ifying and uh certifying responsible for ifying and uh certifying but<03:18:50.160

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further. Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later. The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.