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• you look at lines 50 to 59, swimming pools separated by the subdivisions, apartments, condominiums, mobile

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• use print outdoor and digital advertising, social media and public events, and include statewide mobile

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• licensed in other states are authorized to practice in California under existing interstate practice mobility

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Our kids are super mobile.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on HB 1308 met to review Senate amendments related to the Human Trafficking Commission and continuing education language for regulated professions. Senator Beauchay explained that the bill would make the commission more independent and robust by changing permissive language to mandatory language, adding members from DHS/Children and Family Services, school districts, the State’s Attorneys Association, and the governor’s office, and designating the Attorney General or designee as presiding officer. The committee also discussed a new duty for the commission to provide annual human trafficking prevention and awareness education for students, with a proposed cross-reference to DPI curriculum law to avoid conflict with HB 2330. Members raised questions about the size of the commission, quorum concerns, and how the existing human trafficking task force differs from the commission. Testimony from Amy Boyd-Bomey of YouthWorks supported broader representation, especially from child welfare, schools, and tribal entities, and emphasized that trafficking of youth in North Dakota disproportionately affects Native youth. Committee members discussed the need for tribal representation, including a single representative chosen by tribal chairs, and suggested adding language to ensure that perspective. Boyd-Bomey also noted that the statute already references designees from state, local, and tribal agencies, though the committee considered making that more specific. No final action was taken. Representative Davis was asked to draft possible language changes, and the committee agreed to stand at ease and reconvene later, but ultimately the chair announced that more time would be needed and that another meeting would be scheduled.

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• earn a degree or certification, but gain real-life access to internships, careers, and economic mobility

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 742 on workforce education, which would let charter schools directly access the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program for career and technical education programs leading to industry certifications, and would expand the number of programs covered by the money-back guarantee at career centers and Florida College System institutions from three to six. Senator Simon said the bill would help fund CTE expansion; Senator Davis asked whether it could reduce funding for school districts, and Simon said it could depending on available grant funds. A supporter from the Foundation for Florida’s Future appeared in favor, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 892, which would codify the Florida State University Center for Election Law so it can continue operating and become eligible for recurring funding. Senator Simon said the center’s work is focused on nonpartisan, evidence-based research related to improving responses to natural disasters and reducing fraud, mistakes, and irregularities in elections, rather than lobbying or redistricting advocacy. FSU supporters testified that the center has already hosted events such as a Bush v. Gore anniversary conference and has contributed to law school scholarship. After questions from Senator Davis about the center’s scope and funding, the bill was reported favorably. The remainder of the meeting consisted largely of confirmation testimony from appointees to university and college boards, who described their backgrounds and priorities. Most emphasized workforce development, student success, affordability, and local community partnerships at institutions including Tallahassee State College, Valencia College, New College, Pensacola State College, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Daytona State College, University of North Florida, St. Johns River State College, Palm Beach State College, and Santa Fe College. Several appointees highlighted their personal ties to the institutions and their goals of supporting programs in nursing, technical education, research, internships, and graduation rates. One nominee, Dr. Joel Rudman for Pensacola State College, faced pointed questioning about past public comments; he said his remarks were directed at the Florida House, not the Senate, and denied any knowledge of drug use by current or former senators. Public testimony was mixed on his nomination, with one supporter praising his community service and one critic urging rejection. No final confirmation votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• HB 3332 by Morales of Maverick relates to the creation of Maverick County Regional Mobility or Authority

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• We have you registered as Charles Miller, director of Health and Economic mobility.

Bills: HB138

Keywords: voter registration, application rejection, transparency, election integrity, state law

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• I mean, she was mobile a year ago when we got the diagnosis, but it progressed so fast with her that

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• If a mobile plan is put in place, they have two fiscal years to remedy all of those significant Deficiencies

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• WE PROHIBITED LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR EXERCISING AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AN IMPACT MOBILITY FEE FOR ADUS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Mobile was one; I don't think it happened in that many places, and it was a man... ...that many places

Bills: HB141, HB161, HB231, HB67

Keywords: HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, employee associations, state payroll, Code of Alabama 1975, Section 36-1-4.3, public employees, union dues, benefits administration, payroll withholding, financial products, deferred compensation

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• means 81% of our youth are becoming disillusioned about the American dream and a sense of upward mobility
• means 81% of our youth are becoming disillusioned about the American dream and a sense of upward mobility
• means 81% of our youth are becoming disillusioned about the American dream and a sense of upward mobility
• means 81% of our youth are becoming disillusioned about the American dream and a sense of upward mobility
• means 81% of our youth are becoming disillusioned about the American dream and a sense of upward mobility

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But the underlying data source, something called the Open Mobility Standard, foundations data standard
• But the underlying data source, something called the Open Mobility Standard, foundations data standard
• But the underlying data source, something called the Open Mobility Standard, foundations data standard
• But the underlying data source, something called the Open Mobility Standard, foundations data standard
• But the underlying data source, something called the Open Mobility Standard, foundations data standard

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the October 15, 2025 minutes and then held a broader discussion on current challenges with data retention and government transparency. Judy Randall of the Office of the Legislative Auditor said historical data is essential for post-audits, which often look back three to five years, and that retention decisions must balance audit needs with the burden of separating public and nonpublic data. She described the records-retention panel process as informal and largely based on individual judgment, noting she had objected to a proposed 60-day email retention period and generally uses a three-year guideline, though she said that standard is not grounded in a formal rule. Members discussed whether auditing standards should set retention periods, with Randall saying auditing is a good starting point but other offices, including the attorney general, also have needs, and that some agency discretion is unavoidable because of the gray area between official records and non-records. Representative Elkins raised the related principle of data minimization, arguing that government should not keep data longer than needed and citing a University of Minnesota legacy data warehouse breach as an example of the risks of retaining unnecessary sensitive information. Randall agreed that data no longer needed is a liability and said her office purges workpapers after five years. Representative Scott pressed whether three years is enough for fraud investigations and financial records; Randall responded that a reasonableness standard is needed and that longer retention can produce diminishing returns, though she said she would follow up on whether financial records should be treated differently. Tanya Tacker of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative testified in support of updating Minnesota’s data-retention laws for schools. She said districts want to protect student information and maintain transparency, but the current general retention schedule dates to 1985 and 2000 and does not reflect digital records, modern systems, or the volume of special education data. She urged modernizing the schedule, clarifying what must be kept in paper versus digitized form, aligning state rules with IDEA and other federal requirements, and providing practical guidance and tools. Members praised the specificity of her recommendations. Dr. BB Newman testified that retention failures in St. Anthony Village have made it difficult to obtain routine municipal and police data, with records delayed, missing, or inconsistently produced and no clear explanation of what systems were searched or whether records were destroyed. Newman argued these gaps undermine statutory access rights and force residents into costly litigation, and recommended stronger retention auditing, documentation of destruction, mandatory disclosure of systems searched, and consequences for noncompliance. In response to questions, Senate counsel said there is generally no direct penalty, but affected parties may seek mandamus, Data Practices Act claims, or informal mediation/opinions from the Data Practices Office. The discussion closed with calls for clearer standards and possible legislative updates to improve compliance and transparency.

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• week, and one of the frustrations that we hear is the limited housing market that inhibits economic mobility
• week, and one of the frustrations that we hear is the limited housing market that inhibits economic mobility
• My number one concern is mobility.
• My number one concern is mobility.
• My number one concern is mobility.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• PCAs assist with all kinds of daily activities, such as mobility transfers, bathing, toileting, dressing
• together from someone teaching them, school partnerships where they're already making meals, and mobile
• together from someone teaching them, school partnerships where they're already making meals, and mobile
• <01:34:32.960> making<01:34:33.280> meals<01:34:34.040> and<01:34:34.199> mobile
• <01:34:34.520> food already making meals and mobile food already making meals and mobile food

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm a physical therapist and assistive technology professional and seating and mobility specialist with
• I am certified as an assistive technology professional and a seating and mobility specialist, and I'm
• professional<00:35:18.880> and<00:35:19.000> seating<00:35:19.320> in<00:35:19.520> Mobility
• professional and seating in Mobility professional and seating in Mobility specialist<00:35:20.640
• 00:37:31.520> am I am certified as an assistive technology professional and a seating and mobility

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Because of that, we have very high social and economic mobility among our students and are usually ranked
• We are highly regarded for driving the trajectories and economic mobilities of our graduates.
• Our second request would be for UNT's Center for Integrated Intelligent Mobility Systems.
• North Texas region and are consistently ranked as one of the top public institutions for social mobility
• That lead to meaningful employment and economic mobility.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• What we are not is we are not cellular providers, and we're not VoIP providers, mobile VoIP providers
• What we are not is we are not cellular providers, and we're not VoIP providers, mobile VoIP providers
• What we are not is we are not cellular providers, and we're not VoIP providers, mobile VoIP providers
• 39.679> like<00:31:39.960> like<00:31:40.120> Vonage<00:31:40.760> or mobile
• vo providers like like Vonage or mobile vo providers like like Vonage or or<00:31:41.360> Magic

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• They have a mobile Vet Center and they have a St. Cloud outstation.
• They have a mobile Vet Center and they have a St. Cloud outstation.
• They have a mobile Vet Center and they have a St. Cloud outstation.
• They have a mobile Vet Center and they have a St. Cloud outstation.
• They have a mobile Vet Center and they have a St. Cloud outstation.

Bills: HF4588, HF3685, HF4577, HF4932

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, mental health, behavioral health, rural health, rural areas, access to care, task force, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, general fund appropriation, veteran suicide prevention, PTSD, service members, military families, telehealth, rural psychiatry, high school diploma, armed forces, education policy, military service

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• That would be the mobile app. So they're downloading an app to their mobile phone.
• And our mobile app is looking to see where are you located? Right?
• We also see mobile vendors who may have a client that is out of benefits and they say, 'I'll give you
• implementing a default for clients to opt out of state SNAP purchases, which we can put into our mobile

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.