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• How does that go forward procedurally? And thank you for the question.
• This bill is a small update to civil procedures when it comes to the timeline for evictions.
• I think we, at the same time, want to make sure that the court procedure, the civil procedure, works
• And we have other civil procedure Statutes that have a standard definition.
• So what I'm concerned about is that this is a faster process than any other civil procedure.

Bills: SCR17, SB2104, SB2155, SB1428, SB1250, SB1651, SB1794, SB444, SB1061, SB1327, SB1425, SB1455, SB1458, SB1460, SB1480, SB1530, SB1543, SB1555, SB1593, SB1209, SB1730, SB1733, SB1769, SB1805, SB2069, SB2095, SB1503

Keywords: trusts, Oklahoma Uniform Trust Code, trust administration, trustee, beneficiary, qualified beneficiary, nonjudicial settlement agreement, trust accounting, fiduciary duty, forfeiture clause, no-contest clause, in terrorem clause, certification of trust, trust property, district court jurisdiction, venue, surcharge trustee, trust protector, trust advisor, principal distribution

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• have implemented a powerful AI tool developed by ClassWallet to identify high-risk orders for us to audit
• Instead, it prioritizes a procedural, punitive approach that ignores the root cause, and it fails students
• must retain the ability to manage student behavior quickly and appropriately without excessive procedural
• must retain the ability to manage student behavior quickly and appropriately without excessive procedural
• These steps have augmented research security policies and procedures that Arizona's public universities

Bills: SB1074, SB1327, SB1475, SB1582, SB1583, SB1598

Keywords: student discipline, classroom management, temporary removal, administrative action, education policy, foreign relations, university governance, research security, international agreements, Arizona Board of Regents, interscholastic activities, student eligibility, criminal offenses, school district, youth sports, academic participation, conduct, planned communities, homeowners association, HOA

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• One, I think when it, the appointment procedures and taxing authority, when the bill was in 2024, I believe
• It is still procedurally the decision of sponsors.
• Procedurally, it is the decision of sponsors whether or not they'd like to move the amendment first.
• all would like to propose a similar amendment, you could offer your own amendment, but in terms of procedure
• Now we would also check with the other side of Tax and Rev, probably the Audit and Compliance Division

Keywords: 996, all

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• He was instrumental in establishing warrantless detention procedures to prevent the jailing of those
• HB 3088 grants TPWD targeted authority to establish procurement standards and procedures for items bought
• Specifically by them for resale, it does so explicitly exempting their standards and procedures from
• House Bill 4187 addresses these gaps by modernizing procedures, clarifying responsibilities, empowering
• Requires THC to adopt rules for nonprofit partnerships including safeguards on spending, audits, and

Bills: HCR6

Keywords: Meals on Wheels, senior services, nutrition, community support, volunteerism

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• requests, insurance payer requests, life insurance requests, attorney requests, government requests, audit
• parental rights, authorized facilities and safety devices, codifies the language, and then surrender procedures
• codify some language so that it's clear as to what's going to be done, and that they would know the procedures
• requirements about how often they need to be checked—but there's just that risk of human error in this procedure
• So just on that... ...risk of human error in this procedure.

Summary: The committee took up a large health policy agenda. SB 1568 on electronic prescribing was explained as a federal conformity measure, but members raised concerns about preserving patients’ ability to obtain paper prescriptions and about exemptions for emergency, hospice, and other situations. Emergency physicians testified in support of e-prescribing but asked for flexibility, and the bill was reported favorably despite Senator Harrell’s opposition. SB 1606 on patient access to records sought to standardize record-production timelines and require electronic delivery when available; after an amendment correcting a drafting error, the bill drew concerns about HIPAA, behavioral health confidentiality, and the distinction between personal and legal representatives, and it was reported unfavorably as a committee substitute. The committee then approved SB 1346 on fentanyl testing, with a technical amendment, to require hospitals and campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine testing for suspected overdose or poisoning. SB 1224 on administration of controlled substances by paramedics was amended to clarify language and reported favorably. SB 656 on health care billing and collection activities was substantially revised by strike-all amendment to allow sale of medical debt to third parties under new limits, including no interest or fees and return of debt if charity care applies; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 68 expanded health facilities authority financing to include not-for-profit LLCs and parent companies, and SB 524 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the newborn screening panel; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee approved SB 1842 on out-of-network referrals after multiple amendments, requiring providers to verify network participation at the point of service and notify patients in writing, though several members and physicians warned it could burden providers and increase workload. The committee also advanced proposed committee bill SB 7028, which revises the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, adds oversight and reporting requirements, creates a pediatric cancer research incubator, and establishes the Bascom-Palmer VisionGen initiative; cancer center representatives testified in strong support, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill. SB 172 on specialty titles and designations was amended to clarify enforcement and was reported favorably after supporters said it would prevent misleading use of specialist titles, while opponents argued it could confuse practitioners’ titles. Finally, SB 1690 on surrendered infants was reported favorably after supporters said it would codify and expand safe-haven baby box procedures and opponents raised safety concerns about the devices. The committee also noted SB 1606 remained pending for reconsideration next week before adjourning.

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• reading audit process. Thank you, Dr. reading audit process. Thank you, Dr.
• doing the audit.
• whoever is doing the audit. whoever is doing the audit.
• <00:48:58.480> audit.
• more detailed audit. Great. more detailed audit. Great.

Bills: HF3421

Keywords: early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers, school-based experience, reading intervention, Minnesota education policy, 1183, house

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• You've got to pass a hands-on procedure on each one of the four assemblies that are put in front of you
• We regularly audit and question our training authorities and our training providers across the state.
• currently uses USC's 10th edition manual of cross-connection control as a standard for BPAT testing procedures
• Procedures are slightly different.

Bills: HB5208, SB863, SB1243, SB1624, SB1965, SB2660, SB2702, SB2885

Keywords: water filtration, public drinking water, health and safety, well maintenance, water quality, Edwards Aquifer, water conservation, reclaimed water, aquifer storage, environmental protection, public utility agency, dissolution, local government, regulatory framework, municipal authority, Texas Water Bank, Texas Water Trust, water rights, water banking, instream flow

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• Chairman, Secretary Rodriguez, I noticed in your audit you had some significant deficiencies.
• And I'm also proud to announce that These findings from our fiscal year 24 audit have actually Been zeroed
• So what I want is a full audit of everybody's foundation that placed state money within. the foundation
• As far as the auditing part, we did flag for the New Mexico State Auditor to take a look at some of that
• However, we'll work to work through that when it comes to that audit.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Three, we have meticulously implemented fair process and procedure.
• And they are guided by the procedures that talk about the basis for taking action.
• It identifies all the provisions of CMTC's law and procedures that are believed to have been violated
• There apparently was no policy or procedure for per diem for travel.
• If you guys are concerned about the finances, go ahead and audit them, like you have suggested in your

Summary: The joint sunset oversight hearing reviewed five regulatory entities: the Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Board of Psychology, the Physician Assistant Board, the Podiatric Medical Board, and the California Massage Therapy Council. Across the hearing, each entity described recent accomplishments, licensing and enforcement workload, workforce shortages, and efforts to modernize processes. Common themes included streamlining licensure, expanding access to care, addressing telehealth or emerging technology, and balancing consumer protection with workforce needs. For the Board of Behavioral Sciences, members discussed workforce shortages in mental health, supervision barriers, telehealth confidentiality, AI in therapy, interstate compacts, school-based services, and military spouse licensure. The board said it has expanded outreach, improved licensing processes, and created temporary practice authority tracking, while also expressing concern about counseling compacts and emphasizing California-specific law, ethics, and cultural competency. Public commenters supported the board’s work and the possible move to a national MFT exam, while also urging more resources. The Board of Psychology highlighted fee adjustments, streamlined licensure pathways, enforcement process improvements, new CPD requirements, and proposed changes including a psychotherapist-client privilege exception for investigations. Committee members and public witnesses focused heavily on that privilege proposal, with some members opposing it as too broad and privacy-invasive, while the board argued it is needed to obtain records in bias and sexual misconduct cases. The board also discussed workforce shortages, processing improvements, and the use of inactive status for psychological associates. The Physician Assistant Board reported growth in the PA workforce and education programs, SB 697 implementation, and financial pressure from rising enforcement costs. The main policy debate centered on physician-to-PA ratios and practice agreements, with board representatives and many public commenters arguing that current restrictions limit access to care, especially in rural areas, while the California Medical Association defended the need for explicit ratios and agreements. The board also discussed AI, fee increases, and tracking temporary practice authority. The Podiatric Medical Board described licensing and renewal reforms, residency expansion, enforcement support, and budget constraints, while public testimony raised concerns about a proposed fee increase and about reimbursement parity and practice recognition for podiatrists. Finally, the California Massage Therapy Council defended the certification model over licensure, citing lower costs, local government collaboration, anti-trafficking work, and its role in vetting applications and disciplining bad actors; no formal votes or final actions were taken during this portion of the hearing.

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• For example, let's say an audit comes out that shows that a mayor has not been forthright.
• So as of now in this body, we don't, do we not have a procedure for that right now?
• We only have a procedure for removing someone for conviction of a court.
• to develop the procedures in which we do that.
• Amendment 3 would take out of the bill changes to the procedure for adoption of rules.

Bills: HR9, HB709, HB1011, HB1057, HB1186, HB1245, HB1247, SB49, SB425, SB479

Keywords: human rights, individual liberties, Magna Carta, constitutionalism, free speech, Uniform Construction Code, building code, construction code, inspector licensing, building inspectors, plans examiners, public inspector, private inspector, private inspector company, building official, code enforcement, Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission, state fire marshal, International Building Code, International Residential Code

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• For example, let's say an audit comes out that shows that a mayor has not been forthright.
• So as of now in this body, we don’t, do we not have a procedure for that right now?”
• “We only have a procedure for removing someone for conviction of a court.”
• to develop the procedures in which we do that, would it not be?”
• Amendment 3 would take out of the bill changes to the procedure for adoption of rules.

Summary: The committee first deferred Senate Bill 49, which would remove the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from the list of offices subject to closed party primary elections, after the sponsor said additional amendments were being prepared. It then took up House Bill 1247, which creates a statewide sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator within the Department of Justice to improve access, evidence collection, and coordination for sexual assault survivors. Members adopted a committee amendment package that clarified the coordinating structure, geographic response considerations, reimbursement language, and related public records issues, and the bill was reported favorably as amended with support from health care and law enforcement-related groups. House Bill 1245, also dealing with public records, was amended to protect certain personal identifying information in criminal history records of criminal justice agency employees who serve as witnesses in criminal proceedings. The discussion focused on limiting release of Social Security numbers, home addresses, and dates of birth while preserving disclosure required for court proceedings and impeachment-related purposes. The committee adopted a further amendment narrowing the protection to those PII items in records held by the clerk of court, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1011, allowing jurors to donate per diem compensation to CASA, and House Bill 1186, which standardizes construction code and inspector licensing records while protecting inspectors’ personal information, were also reported favorably. Senate Bill 425, which implements the constitutional mandate for removal by suit of certain elected officials for felony conviction, malfeasance, or gross misconduct, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it creates a civil process to address serious misconduct when criminal prosecution is unavailable or incomplete, while opponents warned it could be abused for political targeting, duplicate existing remedies, and rely on vague standards. After amendments clarifying the process and standards, the committee voted 10-5 to report the bill favorably as amended. The committee also adopted amendments and reported favorably House Bill 1057, extending absentee-by-mail eligibility for overseas service members from one year to two years, and began discussion of House Bill 709, which would create a rulemaking notification system, a 10-year sunset for certain rules, and an Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the governor’s office.

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• prior to the procedure.
• I refer to the Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures.
• SB2217 by Hughes, relating to certain election practices and procedures, referred to the Committee on
• SB2398 by Campbell, relating to certain policies and procedures related to concussions or other brain
• Photovoltaic Technology, referred to the Committee on Licensing and Administrative Procedures.

Bills: HJR138, HB42, HB 104, HB 129, HB677, HB426, HB668, HB1699, HB2017, HB2128, HB2038, HB3783, HB3717, HB2316, HB3686, HB2563, HB3883, HB4021, HB2788, HB2663, HB3305, HB3173, HB3474, HB 1105, HB3531, HB3490, HB3597, HB 1295, HB3512, HB3010, HB3112, HB4215, HB3223, HB3464, HB3120, HB4214, HB4511, HB3704, HB4081, HB4783, HB4063, HB2783, HB4937, HB5085, HB2510, HB3426, HB4361, HB 1169, HB2516, HB2347, HB4034, HB4700, HB3560, HB5150, HB3860, HB3146, HB3924, HCR98, HCR92, HB1520, HB1545, HB5265, HB1887, HB1914, HB2402, HB2306, HB2350, HB3000, HB3237, HB3326, HB3211, HB 1056, HB2081, HB2187, HB3092, HB3308, HB3526, HB3750, HB4219, HB4230, HB4290, HB5238, HB4804, HB4749, HB245, HB1465, HB294, HB793, HB809, HB3928, HB334, HB2037, HB1973, HB285, HB4341, HB 1043, HB 1234, HB 1193, HB1729, HB2498, HB1314, HB1353, HB3960, HB3923, HB2221, HB2517, HB2518, HB2213, HB5092, HB3748, HB5246, HB4344, HB1482, HB4044, HB2702, HB4264, HB2807, HB2898, HB3181, HB3250, HB2091, HB2115, HB2542, HB2768, HB3349, HB4406, HB1593, HB1899, HB3133, HB3133, HB4960, HB3214, HB2145, HB 1201, HB5061, SB29, SB879, SB65, SB1745, SB412, SB412, SB1746, SB1238, SB1341, SB522, SB1532, SB1378, SB1062, SB2066, SB1963, SB2204, SB1366, SB2077, SB1967, SB1151, HB1618, HB2156, HB2615, HB2615, HB2349, HB1926, HB569, HB1762, HB38, HJR138, HB42, HB 104, HB 104, HB 129, HB677, HB426, HB668, HB1699, HB2017, HB2128, HB2038, HB3783, HB3717, HB2316, HB3686, HB2563, HB3883, HB4021, HB2788, HB2663, HB2663, HB3305, HB3173, HB3474, HB 1105, HB3531, HB3531, HB3490, HB3490, HB3597, HB 1295, HB3512, HB3010, HB3112, HB4215, HB3223, HB3223, HB3464, HB3120, HB4214, HB4511, HB3704, HB4081, HB4783, HB4063, HB2783, HB4937, HB5085, HB2510, HB3426, HB4361, HB 1169, HB2516, HB2347, HB4034, HB4700, HB3560, HB5150, HB3860, HB3146, HB3924, HCR98, HCR92

Keywords: carbon tax, carbon emissions, greenhouse gas, climate policy, fuel tax, emissions tax, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, tax limitation, environmental tax, fossil fuels, energy policy, legislative taxing authority, ballot proposition, constitutional amendment, higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University

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• Because the Indians were abused and their water was taken. ...taken without having any legal procedures
• Some chapters are under cap and audit review right now, so those caps and those audits have to be cleared
• service department, it's called ASC, that works with all of the chapters when it comes to caps and audits
• Nation or the New Mexico side, it's going to be the same because we have to follow regulations and procedures

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• We'll also be bringing you another sub shortly, further refining the procedures as a result of further
• I've audited libraries across Texas and there is no debate.
• Is this meant to replace longtime established reconsideration policies and procedures?
• That's why you'll see in this audit handout in front of you proving how widespread this issue still is
• Furthermore, in order to comply with this bill's demands, library staff would have to audit their entire

Bills: HB 45, HB 755, HB 1232, HB 1555, HB 2460, HB 2702, HB 2973, HB 3120, HB 3225, HB 3314, HB 3356, HB 3371, HB 3634, HB 3638, HB 4247, HB 4283, HB 4290, HB 4302, HB 4503, HB 4511, HB 4565, HB 4581, HB 4627, HB 4632, HB 4660, HB 4668, HB 4960, HB 5042

Keywords: housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation

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• We'll also be bringing you another substitute shortly, further refining the procedures as a result of
• I've audited libraries across Texas, and there is no debate that sexually explicit books... are made
• Is this meant to replace long-time established reconsideration policies and procedures?
• That's why you'll see in this audit handout in front of you, proving how widespread this issue still
• Furthermore, in order to comply with this bill's demands, libraries would have to audit their entire

Bills: HB45, HB45, HB755, HB 1232, HB1555, HB2460, HB2702, HB2973, HB3120, HB3225, HB3314, HB3356, HB3371, HB3634, HB3638, HB4247, HB4283, HB4290, HB4302, HB4503, HB4511, HB4565, HB4581, HB4627, HB4632, HB4660, HB4668, HB4960, HB5042

Keywords: flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money

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• Do we ever audit any of that to find out if these fellows are really qualified?
• But it would not be audited automatically at this point in time. Okay. Thank you. All right.
• counties and over 400 municipalities that our contractors are dealing with, that it's a simpler procedure
• so that Contractors are dealing with, that it's a simpler procedure so that when a permit goes through
• The insurance companies come in and audit every year.

Summary: The subcommittee heard and approved four bills focused on reducing or modernizing professional regulation. HB 6015, by Rep. Oliver, repeals the word “reusable” from the wine keg statute to allow businesses more flexibility in container materials; members joked about the possibility of a Home Depot bucket, and the bill passed 16-0. HB 339, by Rep. Abbott, creates an alternative temporary licensure pathway for surveyors and mappers based on employer recommendation and exam passage, but members raised concerns about qualifications, liability, and oversight; Abbott said he was open to amendments, and the bill passed 14-1 with Rep. Overdorf dissenting. HB 139, by Rep. Lopez, allows pawnbrokers to use digital transaction forms instead of only printed forms; a technical amendment added readability and placement requirements for digital forms, and the bill passed unanimously. HB 195, by Rep. Chambliss, lets the Department of Corrections coordinate with DBPR boards so inmates who complete licensure-related classes can receive credit toward professional licensure; supporters framed it as a second-chance and workforce bill, an amendment clarified that DBPR handles professions without boards, and the bill passed favorably 15-0. The committee then received a presentation from DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin on the department’s role overseeing more than 1.7 million businesses and professionals across over 30 fields. She highlighted enforcement and complaint data, including more than 24,000 inspections and complaints handled in the last fiscal year, a preference for education and voluntary compliance over formal discipline, and the department’s alternative dispute resolution program, which returned $2.7 million to consumers and saved $270,000 in costs. Griffin also reviewed recent deregulatory and efficiency efforts, including endorsement/reciprocity reforms, fee waivers, reduced processing times, and shorter call wait times, and said DBPR is continuing to look for ways to cut red tape while protecting public safety. Members questioned Griffin about permitting, continuing education, complaint processing, board vacancies, fraud in cosmetology and construction, coordination with other agencies, and whether schools can block students from taking state exams over unpaid tuition. DBPR staff said complaints are generally processed within 60 days, schools cannot bar graduates from taking the exam because of tuition debt, and the department works with other agencies when issues cross jurisdictional lines. The panel discussion that followed featured industry representatives from landscape architecture, building/code administration, pools, roofing, construction, HVAC/electrical, and hospitality, who generally supported reducing local permitting burdens, standardizing requirements, improving reciprocity and training pathways, and using technology and clearer scopes of work to make licensure and inspections more efficient.

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• So what basically it means is that if someone is undergoing a procedure, like some other sort of medical
• procedure where they're anesthetized...
• understand some of their situations, but the reality is, since 2005, this has been a program that had audited
• The foundation audited these facilities, went into them, inspected them, and there was bipartisan support
• Omnibus bills are not just a procedural flaw in our legislative process; they are a deliberate tactic

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• currently sitting at tables without microphones, and that the testifying table is where policy and procedure
• So I think maybe the procedural move might actually be to just recess briefly and have that conversation
• Um my concern is having<01:26:59.120> seen<01:27:00.080> uh<01:27:00.239> audits
• <01:27:00.960> and<01:27:01.440> there's having seen uh audits and there's having seen
• uh audits and there's already<01:27:02.080> stuff<01:27:02.239> they're<01:27:02.560>

Bills: HF3422, HF3461, HF2904

Keywords: state grants, grant oversight, grants management, executive agencies, Minnesota Department of Administration, commissioner of administration, fraud prevention, waste prevention, grant monitoring, financial reconciliation, grant compliance, state government, public funds, grant recipients, competitive grants, grant administration, administrative oversight, monitoring visits, grant policy, legislative leave

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• From the state's financial audit system.
• Chair, Senator Woods, so the process is that we would follow the procurement procedures to secure the
• one of the things that we're doing with this database is we're looking into the state's financial audit
• And some of that is due to auditing through each of the agencies, whether or not they're inputting that

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• sure they're taking the correct classes, um, the public education department did, um, a transcript audit
• designated in need of improvement for graduate. rates they have very low graduation rates so we did an audit
• the 10 areas within our school accreditation process include a school board training, a financial audit
• difficult for law enforcement to go on campuses where they had to follow a specific process and procedure