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• Our largest major is nursing. We graduate the most students each year in the field of nursing.
• We'll switch to nursing. Dr. Amy Lee is our chair of our nursing department at Minot State. Amy.
• We'll switch to nursing. Dr. Amy Lee is our chair of our nursing department at Minot States. Amy.
• So we have two different tracks for our nursing program.
• Like this week, we had, I think, 26 nursing students.

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• This is imperative for our veterans who are utilizing the GI Bill to obtain either trade certifications
• The lowest level is $50,000, and $350,000 in annual revenue requires a tier certification.
• Where do nurses in the schools fall? Are they insured under the school district?
• Because I know some school districts have a full-time nurse covering all of the district employees.
• A full-time nurse covering all of the district employees. So, Mr. Chair, how does this work?

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• There are a few people who are here legally who for one reason or another may not have not a birth certificate
• actually recognize the 40 plus 1000 law enforcement officers in the state of Florida who will seek certification
• >> The illegal aliens, the young people who are all already in school. >> Who are studying to be nurses
• We have a shortage of nurses. We have a shortage of teachers.
• The bill part nurse with ice process of the port you illegal immigrants by expanding the existing unauthorized

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• governing nursing homes, correctional facilities,<02:35:28.800> public<02:35:29.120> safety
• for such as nursing home and jails<02:36:30.960> that<02:36:31.200> I<02:36:31.439>
• Um, the amount of money given to, let's again say visiting nurses, does that represent the actual cost
• when the case load say visiting nurses when the case load over<04:02:33.279> a<04:02:33.600><
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Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• From nurses to welders, teachers to construction workers, and so much more.
• From nurses to welders, teachers to construction workers, and so much more.
• From nurses to welders, teachers to construction workers, and so much more.
• Hardworking people like my mom, who worked for years as an SEIU nurse in Rhode Island nursing homes.
• nurse in Rhode Island nursing homes. nurse in Rhode Island nursing homes.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• the bill was debated, an At the time the bill was debated, an overwhelming coalition of hospitals, nursing
• homes, physician groups, nurses, and patient groups tried to warn the Republican majority and the White
• claims paid quickly and fully and left insurers in the lurch of a clunky will-they, won't-they certification
• The bill today proposes a modest set of improvements that will add clarity to the certification process
• The bill today proposes a modest set of improvements that will add clarity to the certification process

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We had a similar sunset provision in a very similar program for nursing facilities. nursing facilities
• Chair, is assurance that the department, before they give out this certification, the system is required

Bills: SB101, SB58, SB55

Keywords: SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB58, metropolitan redevelopment, redevelopment property, property tax exemption, payments in lieu of taxes, PILOT, municipal redevelopment, local government

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• Item 3 $10,000 in general revenue for paralegal certificate program is adopted.
• Turn to page 32, the Board of nursing. The one technical adjustment is adopted.
• This item was adopted as amended to provide funding for 9 additional nurses in each fiscal year.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

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• This bill would provide public school certificated and classified employees with up to 14 weeks of leave
• This bill would provide public school certificated and classified employees with up to 14 weeks of leave
• calculation, like 1 to 3 percent of a school district might be using, you know, in terms of the certificated
• Good morning, Leangela Reed on behalf of the California School Nurses Organization in support.
• Good morning, Leangela Reed, on behalf of the California School Nurses Organization and the California

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• safety team, so of course our meat and poultry inspection crew as well as produce safety, organic certification
• Probably most of y'all would call those health certificates, but certificate of veterinary inspection
• but certificate of veterinary inspection. when I first had the chance to come to the department, those
• to double the amount of nurses they're able to put out.
• They want from Oklahoma: engineers, teachers, nurses, the things that you're telling us you want may

Summary: The meeting began with a budget presentation from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Secretary Blaine Arthur and Deputy Commissioner Jan Lee described the agency’s divisions and recent efforts to improve efficiency, including expanded online licensing, electronic veterinary inspection certificates, and a new laboratory information system. They highlighted youth and workforce programs, local food initiatives for schools, market development efforts, and ongoing animal health concerns such as avian influenza, equine herpesvirus, and the threat of New World screwworm. They also discussed staffing, turnover, and uncertainty around federal cooperative agreement funding, while noting they were not requesting new or additional appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. Members asked about meat inspection staffing, the use of one-time forestry firefighting funds, biosecurity and national security coordination, and agency staffing levels. The department said meat inspection was currently in good shape but dependent on federal funding stability, and explained that prior firefighting dollars had been used for equipment purchases. They also said they work with state and federal partners, including DHS and FBI, on threat preparedness and have reduced turnover by adjusting salaries and maintaining staffing at or below prior levels. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission then presented its budget and program overview. Staff described the agency’s long history and current work in water quality, flood control, soil health, unpaved roads, wetlands, and woody species control, especially eastern red cedar removal. They emphasized data-driven, voluntary conservation practices, citing stream cleanups, flood-control dam benefits, pond cleanouts during drought, and the Cherry-Peach watershed project as examples of programs that improve water resources and reduce wildfire risk. The agency said its workload has grown significantly and requested funding for critical dam repairs, local conservation district staffing, continued unpaved roads work, and expansion of woody species control statewide. Members asked about county matching for road and dam projects, who to contact about flooding roads, sediment removal from pond cleanouts, and the effectiveness of county training programs. Commission staff explained that county in-kind work can count as match, local conservation districts are the first point of contact, and the road training has produced measurable savings and better maintenance practices. They also clarified that “high hazard” dams are those where failure could threaten people or infrastructure downstream, not necessarily dams that are structurally failing.

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• SURVIVORS OF DECEASED HOSPICE PATIENTS ARE EXPERIENCING DELAYS IN SECURING DEATH CERTIFICATES TO IMPORT
• THE SERVICE OF A HOSPICE PROGRAM AND THIS ALLOWS PHYSICIANS TO UTILIZE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES
• TO CERTIFY DEATHS AND FILE DEATH CERTIFICATES UNDER A PHYSICIAN PROTOCOL OF HOSPICE, THAT IS THE BILL
• WE PROBABLY DON'T TALK ABOUT IT ENOUGH BUT WE HAD A PROBLEM THAT EXISTS WITH CERTIFICATIONS.
• ARE YOU COMFORTABLE THAT WHAT YOU ARE PUTTING IN PLACE WITH THE ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION ALSO PUTS A

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Again, if I'm a nursing student, I don't really want anything about engineering.
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• <00:40:55.560> student student again I if I'm a nursing student student again I if I'm a nursing
• <01:07:41.760> programs<01:07:42.240> it mentorships certificate programs it mentorships
• certificate programs it doesn't<01:07:42.599> even<01:07:42.839> have<01:07:42.960>

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Summary: The Public Higher Education Study Committee held an organizational meeting and received an update from the university and community college systems on implementation of recommendations from the governor’s higher education task force. The systems said the task force report contained about 40 recommendations, and they have focused first on operational items while continuing to work on larger policy issues, including better alignment of public higher education with workforce and economic development needs. The committee also discussed reporting requirements under the amended law and whether quarterly reports are required or whether annual updates are sufficient unless the committee requests more. A major topic was expanding Early College and dual-enrollment opportunities. The chancellors reported strong growth in Early College participation, significant student and family savings, and state scholarship support that they described as producing a strong return on investment. They said the goal is to build clearer pathways so students can earn college credit, reduce debt, and stay in New Hampshire for postsecondary education. They also noted ongoing work to simplify admissions and transfer processes, including about 100 transfer pathways between the systems, direct-admit efforts for community college and university students, and continued development of transfer equivalency tools. Members pressed the systems and the Department of Education on direct outreach to high school students, especially juniors, so students would know they are eligible for direct admission and other opportunities. The main obstacle discussed was access to student contact information, with officials saying the issue may involve contract limits with the College Board and possibly statutory constraints on sharing data. Department of Education staff said they are meeting with the systems and vendors to determine what changes are needed. Committee members urged faster action so students and families can receive letters or other notices about in-state options, affordability programs such as Granite Guarantee, and pathways to community college and university enrollment.

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• Today, nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists in Massachusetts
• , and regulations put forth by the Board of Registration in Nursing.
• As a result, ASD diagnoses made by nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists
• As a result, ASD diagnoses made by nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists
• To be clear, this bill does not expand scope of practice for nurse practitioners or psychiatric nurse

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of health insurance and public health bills, with most speakers focused on expanding coverage for specific treatments and services. Bills discussed included H. 1187/S. 792 on rehabilitation counselors, H. 1173/S. 692 on patient navigation, S. 2600 on scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients, S. 2599 on medically necessary treatment for port wine birthmarks, H. 1164 on licensed educational psychologists for child and adolescent mental health services, S. 754/H. 1254 on autism diagnosis and treatment by nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists, S. 714/H. 1137 on infectious disease response and coverage, and S. 791 on making nature a prescriptive therapeutic intervention. Speakers generally argued these bills would improve access, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and address gaps in current insurance reimbursement rules. Testimony in support emphasized personal stories and clinical evidence. Cancer patients and providers described the benefits of patient navigation and scalp cooling for dignity and quality of life during treatment. Boston Children’s Hospital staff and families said port wine birthmark treatment is medically necessary, can prevent complications, and should not be denied as cosmetic. Rehabilitation counselors and school psychologists argued their services are effective, cost-saving, and underused because they cannot bill insurance. Autism advocates said current insurance statutes are outdated because nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists already provide evaluations and should be recognized for reimbursement to avoid delays in early intervention. Public health and GLAD Law testimony supported stronger infectious disease coverage to remove barriers to testing, treatment, and PrEP access. The hearing also included extensive testimony on H. 1172, a bill requiring insurance coverage for detransition-related care. Supporters said it would ensure coverage for medically necessary care for people who regret or reverse gender transition, while opponents argued it would legitimize anti-trans narratives or, conversely, that detransition care is needed because transition procedures can cause harm. The committee also heard strong support for S. 791 from advocates who described nature access as a health intervention that could help with trauma, anxiety, substance use recovery, and environmental justice, with claims that insurance coverage and reduced park fees would improve access. No votes were taken during the transcript, and the chair repeatedly thanked speakers and moved through the long list of public testimony.

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• of being a communicable disease nurse specialist was removed from her base pay due to administrative
• distress related to alleged medical negligence, patient abandonment, and discrimination by a UAMS nurse
• UAMS denied liability and moved to dismiss the claim, arguing that the nurse practitioner was covered
• UAMS denied liability and moved to dismiss the claim, arguing that the nurse practitioner was covered
• UAMS denied liability and moved to dismiss the claim, arguing that the nurse practitioner was covered

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• homes, services for families nursing homes, services for families with<00:07:21.080> disabilities
• The providers, doctors, and nurses and others will care for you.
• <01:28:33.920> and The providers, doctors, and nurses and The providers, doctors, and nurses
• They're increasing taxes on nursing home residents today.
• <03:02:48.479> to having equal election certificates to having equal election certificates

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• And shifting gears earlier in your presentation, you talked about hardening of the birth certificate
• Could you talk about that more in detail are what are we seeing issues with birth certificate to you
• birth certificate fraud is and what that is specifically related to union. >> Different states in 2
• different birth certificates.
• provides to amend or certificates to update critical information.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• As a registered nurse with years of experience in health care, I've seen firsthand how public health
• As a nurse, I cannot ignore these red flags.
• Our job, and particularly mine as a nurse, is evidence-based practice and research, and making sure that
• You can't get into a school without presenting a birth certificate.
• And one of the boxes on the birth certificate is your biological sex.

Bills: HB2015, HB2060, HB2129, HB2170, HB2210, HB2228, HB2352, HB2460, HB2533, SB1019, SB1045, SB1050, SB1078, SB1083, SB1167, SB1184, SCR1006

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, municipal libraries, annual reporting, state legislation, transparency, government accountability, procurement, foreign adversary, China, state contracts, information technology

Summary: The committee first handled Senate Bill 1045, which would bar cities, towns, and counties from taxing or charging fees on the use of blockchain technology in residences, with limited exceptions. The sponsor said the bill was a repeat of a measure vetoed the prior year and framed it as a tax-preemption issue. There was no testimony, and the bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1019, which would prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Senator Shamp argued the bill was about health freedom, informed consent, and emerging research she said raised concerns about fluoride’s benefits and possible neurodevelopmental risks. Opponents, including representatives of Arizona dental and public health groups, testified that community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and especially important for low-income and rural communities with limited dental access. After extended debate, the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. Senate Bill 1050 would provide free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans. State Parks testified neutrally but warned the measure could reduce revenue used to support park operations and rural economies; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by a park visit where veterans were charged admission. The committee also approved SB 1050 on a 4-3 vote. Later, SB 1078, dealing with de novo review in public records denial cases, passed unanimously after support from the Goldwater Institute, and SB 1083, which would prevent HOAs and condo associations from banning certain lighted home address devices for emergency response, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a homeowners coalition.

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• part-time psychiatrist, but we are concerned that the division's reliance on advanced practice registered nurses
• NCCHC certification has three different...
• NCCHC certification has three different types: one that addresses medical services, one that addresses
• They are 24/7 community centers, staffed by therapists, nursing staff, and peer counselors.
• They are 24/7 community centers, staffed by therapists, nursing staff, and peer counselors, and they

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• I have the counselors aware of him, the nurse. No excuses.
• ’s our school counselors, our mental health, our school psychs, our health clinicians, our school nurses
• school counselors, our mental health, it’s our school psychs, it’s our health clinicians, our school nurses
• And if anything, it's the immediacy of what those certifications and what those opportunities... ...of
• what those certifications and what those opportunities bring to them, they're coming out of high school

Summary: The committee met to discuss student attendance and chronic absenteeism in Florida K-12 schools, with Chair Simon outlining the state’s attendance requirements and intervention process, including school contact after unexcused absences, child study team review, district superintendent referral, DJJ family services referral, truancy petitions, and possible parental prosecution and driver’s license consequences. Dr. Chris Curran of the University of Florida presented statewide data showing chronic absenteeism has risen sharply since the pandemic, with Florida at about 31.4% in 2023–24, and noted that absenteeism varies by district, school level, demographics, and urbanicity. He emphasized that causes are multifaceted—ranging from transportation, mental health, housing instability, safety concerns, and family circumstances—and said effective responses include early warning systems, text or phone outreach, multi-tiered interventions, mentoring programs like Check & Connect, and community partnerships. He also cautioned that punitive responses alone are often less effective than addressing root causes and keeping students engaged academically even when they miss school. Collier County Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli described her district’s attendance efforts as a priority supported by attendance specialists, social workers, mental health staff, home visits, attendance contracts, and extensive parent communication. She said Collier’s chronic absenteeism rate was about 9% in 2023–24 and attributed success to consistent monitoring, family outreach, and community support, while stressing that students must be physically present to learn. She also argued that many absences are tied to barriers such as clothing, transportation, childcare, or family mental health, and that districts need resources to address those issues. Dr. Rachel Dawes added that Collier uses multilingual brochures, attendance awareness campaigns, vacation-planning guidance, door tags, automated calls and letters, and a truancy flow chart, with truancy court used as a last resort. Volusia County Executive Director Mike McAuliffe described a districtwide overhaul that included an attendance matters campaign, automated notices sent early and often, same-day and period-by-period notifications, a data dashboard, and tiered supports through MTSS. He said Volusia reduced chronic absenteeism from 34% in 2023–24 to a projected 29% and reported a first-quarter rate of about 20% in the current year. He highlighted community partnerships, including AdventHealth support for washers and dryers, bikes for students with transportation barriers, and monetary recognition for schools that reduce absenteeism. In response to questions, both district leaders emphasized that funding, staffing, and consistent follow-through are essential, and that attendance work is most effective when paired with family engagement, data monitoring, and practical supports rather than punishment alone.

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• HB 5129 protects the personal identifying information of occupational license holders such as nurses,
• training and clarify that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation must issue registration certificates
• function to other occupational licensure compacts, which Texas is already a member of, including nursing
• function to other occupational licensure compacts, which Texas is already a member of, including nursing
• Under current law, any transmission line longer than three miles requires an amendment to a certificate

Bills: HB111

Summary: The committee heard a long series of House bills, with most measures laid out by Senate sponsors and then left pending after brief public testimony. Early bills focused on construction and licensing issues, including HB 305 on prompt payment for public construction audits, HB 5093 on restoring public access to notary contact information, HB 2037 on updating landlord-tenant repair and security deposit rules, HB 4214 on a centralized public information request contact database, and HB 5435 exempting higher education institutions from a 90-day notice requirement for certain public-private partnership projects. Testimony was generally supportive on these bills, and no votes were taken; each was left pending. The committee also considered several transparency and regulatory bills. HB 111 would expand the Public Information Act to certain nonprofit state associations and narrow some attorney-client and working-paper exceptions, with supporters arguing it would improve oversight of public funds and critics questioning the scope and thresholds. HB 5129 would protect occupational license holders’ personal identifying information from disclosure without consent, HB 4350 would allow peace officers to redact personal information from online real property records, HB 4748 would authorize multiple-award state purchasing contracts, and HB 4765 would clean up code enforcement officer licensing rules. HB 4134 would allow motor vehicle creditors to charge limited fees for electronic payment options while requiring a free alternative, and HB 1043 would direct a study of blockchain-based property title records; both drew testimony, with some concern about the practical effects and vendor implications of the blockchain study. Several bills addressed insurance, workforce, and digital-asset regulation. HB 3520 would reduce the insurance coverage required for transportation network companies during the period when a driver is en route to pick up a passenger, drawing support from Texans for Lawsuit Reform and opposition from trial lawyers who argued the higher coverage better protects the public. HB 3320 would create a self-insurance pool for religious institutions, with TDI explaining it would still be regulated but operate under a special statutory framework. HB 4233 would modernize rules for digital asset service providers by removing certain auditor-access requirements and updating reporting and licensing provisions. HB 3923 would reduce bachelor’s-degree requirements for some state jobs, though Every Texan argued low pay, not degree requirements, is the main driver of turnover. HB 4518 would create a legal structure for decentralized unincorporated nonprofit associations tied to blockchain governance; business law experts opposed it as unnecessary and potentially risky, while crypto advocates supported it. Finally, HB 1803 would join an interstate compact for dentists and dental hygienists, with supporters citing workforce shortages and opponents saying Texas already licenses quickly and that the compact could weaken state oversight. Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly closed testimony and left bills pending, and a quorum was eventually established before later items were heard.