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• 44 of my colleagues to ensure members of Congress have access to federal buildings upon showing a valid
• /c><02:07:16.960> upon<02:07:17.239> showing<02:07:17.760> a<02:07:17.960> valid
• Federal buildings upon showing a valid Federal buildings upon showing a valid member<02:07:18.760
• Nazi-saluting, economically conflicted special government employee who is so desperately in need of validation
• <02:40:00.800> that desperately in need of validation that desperately in need of validation

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Speaks to the fact that it has to have a valid teaching certificate and other professional credentials

Bills: HB17, HB21, HB24, HB41, HB42, HB45, HB1134, HB1237

Keywords: HB 17, District Attorneys' Retirement System, retirement system, reemployed retiree, reemployment, supplemental retirement benefit, service credit, benefit suspension, public retirement, district attorney, assistant district attorney, Louisiana District Attorneys' Association, employer reporting, annual report, retirement benefits, state employees, local funds, state funds, Municipal Employees' Retirement System, part-time retirees

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• And so then we're left with what other valid compelling interest does the state have for this.

Bills: HB4319, HB4317, HB1225, HB3076, HB3081, HB4226, SCR17, HB4432, HB3304, HB3411, HB3435, HB4339, HB4331, HB4341, HB4342, HB1770, HB1016, HB4113, HB2950, HB4141, HB3277, HB2988, HB3029, HB3338, HB1889, HB3834, HB3831, HB2939, HB3045, HB3657, HB1739, HB3759, HB3755, HB4484, HB4486, HB4108, HB1250, HB2961, HB1219, HB3025, HB1782, HB1907, HB3718, HB4459, HB2976, HB3548, HB3545, HB2952, HB2929, HB2956, HB2973, HB3055, HB3086, HB3040, HB3794, HB4336, HB3151, HB1590, HB3581, HB3313, HB3429, HB3448, HB1752, HB2650, HB3584, HB4202, HB3586, HB4321, HB4280, HB3650, HCR1020, HB2116, HB2206, HB4301, HB3625, HB3147, HB3403, HB3498, HB3970, HB3975, HB3976, HB3980, HB4265, HB4266, HB3638, HB3880, HB3930, HB3942, HB3944, HB4191, HB3242, HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

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• The person providing the armed services must hold a valid concealed weapons permit firearm pursue it

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• Who actually looks at the plan that an employer has to validate that it's actually work study, it's actually

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• It kind of validates you as a parent.

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• You have to sit back and think, well, maybe we did something right raising him, kind of validate you

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• However, in cases where an administrative law judge refuses to certify a question, regardless of its validity

Bills: SB2082, SB2203, SB2351, SB2550, SCR48

Keywords: concrete crushing, hospital proximity, environmental regulation, public health, zoning laws, SB 2203, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, contested case, administrative law judge, ALJ, discovery, scope of discovery, certification, administrative procedure, permit dispute, agency rules, Government Code

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• the morning and also the discussions we've had about some concerns that I don't know whether they're valid

Summary: The Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee met with a quorum present and considered two bills. HB 361, by Rep. Nix, would reclassify registered interns as registered associates for clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and mental health counseling, and would streamline supervision rules by removing the requirement that licensed supervisors be physically present in private practice settings. Supporters said the bill would modernize terminology, reduce barriers to practice, and expand access to mental health care while maintaining supervision and public safety. Several members raised concerns about possible unintended effects on community health centers and Medicaid workforce issues, but the bill drew broad support and passed 17-0, reported favorably. The committee then heard HB 1341, by Rep. Gonzales Pittman, which is aimed at preventing misuse of physician specialty titles and limiting those titles to practitioners who are actually board-certified in the specialty they claim. The sponsor emphasized that the bill does not address the general use of “doctor” or “physician,” only specialty designations such as dermatologist, gynecologist, neurologist, or plastic surgeon. Testimony in support came from medical and professional groups, including anesthesiologists and plastic surgeons, who said clearer titles help patients know who is treating them and improve safety. The Florida Optometric Association opposed the bill, arguing it could create confusion or omit optometric titles and other designations. Two amendments were adopted without objection. One removed a hospital name-tag requirement from the bill. The other changed a claims-denial provision so that denial letters need only disclose that a Florida-licensed physician in good standing made the decision, while the insurer must retain the physician’s identifying information for potential litigation or discovery. Some members supported the privacy protections, while others questioned whether the amendment was germane to the bill. As amended, HB 1341 passed 13-4 and was reported favorably.

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• In your validity, we have an ordinance where you're allowed 10 chickens and one rooster, so this bill

Bills: HB294, HB405, HB519, HB294

Keywords: food production, property owners' association, home gardening, cottage food, urban agriculture, livestock, community standards, renewable energy, ethanol, biodiesel, incentives, agriculture, grants, honey production, beekeeping, food safety, local regulation, energy efficiency, tax exemption, residential properties

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• Very, very valid point. And thank you for asking that as the board members are all.

Bills: SB 384, SB 503, SB 565, SB 616, SB 740

Keywords: hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer

Summary: The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.

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• The subcommittee's work on that bill validated the necessity of this bill, and so HB 493 was born and
• The subcommittee's work on that<00:55:36.800> bill<00:55:37.119> validated<00:55:37.680
• > the<00:55:37.839> necessity<00:55:38.319> of that bill validated the necessity
• <01:16:38.880> In<01:16:39.120> fact, we pass this is just not valid.
• In fact, we pass this is just not valid.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• were some very understandable and valid were some very understandable and valid questions<00:43:
• It seems to me that they're both equally valid resources. They're both clean energy technologies.
• It seems to me that they're both equally valid resources. They're both clean energy technologies.
• It seems to me that they're both equally valid resources. They're both clean energy technologies.
• they're they're both equally valid they're they're both equally valid resources<04:18:47.000>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The title of the bill attempts to emotionally manipulate a valid precinct of thought when the only real
• The title of the bill attempts to emotionally manipulate a valid precinct of thought when the only real
• Every time one of you introduces the bill targeting the trans identity, you validate those who look to
• Every time one of you introduces the bill targeting the trans identity, you validate those who look to
• those who look to dismiss validate those who look to dismiss ridicule<03:37:15.120> and<03:37

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• These facts are validated in independent studies by business leaders, sociologists, education researchers
• democracy these facts are validated democracy these facts are validated validated<03:14:03.800><
• c> in<03:14:04.000> independent<03:14:04.520> studies<03:14:04.960> by validated
• in independent studies by validated in independent studies by Business<03:14:05.479> Leaders<
• some validity to doing this<03:43:49.680> the<03:43:49.880> study<03:43:50.199> we<

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 362, which would give the Department of Education rulemaking authority over educator licensing and testing requirements, including professional education assessments. Representative Ladd argued the bill is meant to preserve New Hampshire’s higher standards for teacher preparation and to avoid lowering requirements for licensed educators, while also allowing flexibility for career and technical education (CTE) instructors who may have strong industry experience but not traditional classroom credentials. Members discussed whether the bill should preserve industry-recognized credentials and basic academic skills testing while exempting CTE teachers from content exams; DOE Director Steven Appy said an amendment would clarify that the bill applies to initial licenses, exempt CTE teachers from the content-testing requirement, and keep current administrative practice on basic skills and industry credentials in statute. The committee also noted that an executive session would be scheduled later, likely the following week, to act on the bills and amendment. The committee then took up House Bill 90, dealing with the definition of part-time teachers. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is intended to let university and community college faculty teach limited hours in high school concurrent enrollment settings, especially in subjects like math and STEM where some schools cannot find locally certified teachers with a master’s degree. He said the measure is designed to expand student access to college-level courses, not to replace fully certified teachers or reduce standards, and emphasized that the bill is limited to faculty employed or contracted by the University System of New Hampshire or the Community College System of New Hampshire, with criminal background checks and ethics/conduct rules still applying. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the discussion ended with the understanding that further action would come in executive session.

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• Chair: Valid point. Yes, it's there. Senator Bettencourt, your light is on. Did you wish to speak?
• Now, whether the complaints are valid, that's up to you, the Commission.
• Now, whether the complaints are valid, that's up to you, the Commission.
• Now, the problem is that that 112 cases you thought were valid are...
• Now, the problem is that that 112 cases you thought were valid are...

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• I think that you make some really valid and excellent points.
• I think that you make some really valid and excellent points.
• ><01:19:32.120> make<01:19:32.280> some<01:19:32.400> really<01:19:32.600> valid
• think that you make some really valid think that you make some really valid and<01:19:33.400>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The department validates identities. The department reviews all medical certification documents.
• I actually have found a lot of validity with what the governor's workforce board is actually doing in
• found<01:09:27.359> a<01:09:27.440> lot<01:09:27.680> of<01:09:27.799> validity
• <01:09:28.720> with<01:09:28.920> what have found a lot of validity with what have
• found a lot of validity with what the<01:09:29.160> governor's<01:09:29.520> workforce<

Bills: HF3843, HF3597, HF4003, HF3167, HF4193

Keywords: workforce development, appropriations, nonprofit organizations, employment services, state funding, paid leave, S corporations, employment law, exemptions, Minnesota Statutes, cancer, healthcare, appropriation, Rural Cancer Institute, Minnesota clinicians, pilot program, nursing, education, University of Minnesota, equity

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• So, first, I'd like to acknowledge that UFI's concerns about data request taking too long are valid.
• about data request taking too<00:44:14.440> long<00:44:14.960> are<00:44:15.960> valid
• too long are valid. too long are valid.
• And a one-paragraph bill that doesn't address the very valid concerns that we've heard about opening

Bills: HF4277, HF3819, HF3489, HF4408, HF3901, HF4316

Keywords: child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy