Bills: HB62, HB124, HB182, HB193, HB198, HB203, HB223, HB237, HB469, HB486, HB574, HB779, HB796, HB919, SCR2, SB4, SB36, SB38, SB109, SB152, SB168, SB195, SB216, SB221, SB236, SB404

Keywords: Louisiana Women's Policy, gender equality, policy research, commission membership, women's representation, Domestic Violence, judicial experience, legislation, criminal law, family law, HB182, sexual assault, rape kit, forensic examination, forensic medical exam, sexual assault survivor, sexual assault nurse examiner, SANE, emergency department, hospital staffing

Bills: SB1465, SB2110, SB1771, SB206, SB1584, SB1386, SB1696, SB1806, SB1428, SB1390, SB1381, SB201, SB1778, SB1332, SB1836, SB1369, SB1794, SB1290, SB175, SB1379

Keywords: professional engineers, surveyors, licensure board, sunset extension, state board, occupational licensing, engineering license, surveying license, professional regulation, regulatory board, sunset review, emergency clause, Oklahoma O.S. 59, board appointments, lay member, Oklahoma Workforce Commission, workforce development, data collection, economic development, outside counsel

Bills: HB4248, HB3194, HB3849, HB4095, HB4302, HB3342, HB3344, HB3287, HB3645, HB3647, HB3930, HB3931, HB1818, HB4454, HB4336

Keywords: HB4248, hemp beverage, hemp drinks, THC beverage, cannabis beverage, intoxicating hemp, age restriction, under 21, minor possession, youth access, public health and safety, Title 63, Oklahoma Statutes, retail sales, alcohol-style regulation, controlled substances, beverage regulation, pregnancy centers, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs

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• are not located on a school campus: any program located on a school campus and funded by an LEA is license-exempt
• Delays and local approval, state architect need, procurement delays, outdated electrical and high cost
• how many kitchens need to be expanded, how many need to be upgraded for the right, even probably electrical
• that can either be licensed to existing companies or support the formation of spin-out companies that
• likely that they’re going to stay and do the rest of their residency and then also stay and become a licensed

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance heard testimony and took up three main budget areas: the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), differentiated assistance and the statewide system of support, and universal school meals with kitchen infrastructure grants. Public commenters and agency witnesses generally supported continued or increased funding for ELOP, with several groups urging stabilization of Tier 2 rates, more support for older youth, and preservation of equity guardrails and local flexibility. On school meals and kitchen infrastructure, testimony broadly supported universal meals and additional kitchen funding, while the LAO questioned the need for a fourth round of kitchen grants and recommended rejecting it until clearer unmet-need data are available. For ELOP, the Department of Finance described the Governor’s proposal to provide $4.7 billion ongoing for the program and $62.4 million ongoing to set a minimum Tier 2 rate of $1,800 per pupil. The LAO recommended instead fixing the Tier 2 rate at $1,579 and tying future changes to program requirements. CDE said the program is showing positive results in attendance and math, but data on enrollment patterns, TK participation, and some overlap with other programs are still being collected. Members raised concerns about possible double-funding with ACEs and 21st Century programs, the lack of site-specific data, and whether the current structure best targets students most in need; the issue was left open. For differentiated assistance, CCEE outlined the current statewide system of support and the Governor’s proposal to shift to universal and targeted assistance with a three-year cycle. Finance said the proposal would provide more stable county office funding, broaden universal supports, and give the State Board more flexibility to revise eligibility criteria; it also proposed $131.9 million ongoing for universal and targeted assistance. The LAO objected to changing the system before the State Board finalizes the new performance criteria and recommended revisiting the proposal later, while several members worried that a three-year entry window and broader board authority could weaken subgroup-based equity protections. The committee also discussed school meal funding, with Finance proposing $1.8 billion for universal meals and $100 million ongoing plus $100 million one-time for kitchen infrastructure, while CDE emphasized ongoing needs, deferred maintenance, and the importance of flexibility for innovative strategies such as food pantries. The committee held the issues open and invited additional public comment before moving on.

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• Specifically, these are relating to title certificates, motor vehicle licenses, driver's licenses and
• efficiency where the local governments might be able to assist the state in verifying occupational licensing
• So this bill in that particular part of the bill does not include electrical, plumbing, or structural
• House Bill 4035 is a simple fix to Construction License Board essentially will require applicants to
• pass the licensing exam before they submit an application to the Construction Board for a certificate

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• Thermal electric. Thermal and solar. Thermal electric.
• SH electrical. We gave them the Mr. SH electrical. We gave them the last.<05:48:29.200> Yes.
• So, if we're get your fishing license.
• And this is the language from licenses.
• I lose my license. I misplace it all the time.

Keywords: 10am HB 1 & HB 2, 928, house, all

Summary: The committee of conference for HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed the side-by-side budget comparison and began working through agreed and disputed items. Members first confirmed that grayed-out items were already settled and discussed a process for making later technical and intent changes, especially to true up abolished positions after additional decisions were made. They then moved through several budget sections, including judicial branch reductions, retirement systems, the Department of Justice, the Human Rights Commission, liquor enforcement, corrections, and the Department of Information Technology. Several items were agreed to or treated as settled package items, including the judicial branch position, the Department of Justice reduction, the Human Rights Commission item being held until related HB 2 language is finalized, the Housing Appeals Board being moved into the Board of Tax and Land Appeals, and the Office of Child Advocate. The committee also agreed to update the House bill language as needed based on HB 2 decisions, and to keep certain IT support rows in place unless related boards and commissions are eliminated. The effective date remained July 1, 2025, with no change. The main unresolved discussion centered on the retirement systems budget, where the Senate defended a large increase for deferred IT security and investment-function improvements, while the House argued the increase was too large and favored a back-of-the-budget cut. The Senate said the funds would support strategic IT and investment changes and would remain in the trust if cut, while the House emphasized the size of the increase and suggested a compromise. The committee ultimately retained the Senate position on retirement systems for the moment and said it would return to the issue later. On corrections and liquor enforcement, the committee described a negotiated back-of-the-budget cut structure, including a $10 million cut for corrections with some restoration of POS offices and administrative aides, and a liquor enforcement cut that was treated as part of a broader package. The Department of Safety item related to commercial enforcement and motor vehicle inspections was held for later discussion. The meeting ended with several items agreed, several held for coordination with HB 2, and some major budget questions still open.

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• We represent 84 publicly owned electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities statewide.
• We represent 84 publicly owned electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities statewide.
• But geothermal in our region does more than create electricity.
• We supply over 20% of our electricity through solar.
• if the licensee would like to receive their license.

Summary: The committee heard a series of environmental safety and toxic materials measures, with several bills moving forward on unanimous or near-unanimous votes to Appropriations. Early in the meeting, the consent calendar was approved, including AB 372, AB 455, AB 1096, AB 1102, and AB 754. AB 362 by Assembly Member Ramos, which would recognize tribal beneficial uses of water and strengthen consultation and protection for tribal water uses, drew strong support from tribes and environmental groups. Water agencies and local government representatives opposed unless amended, raising concerns about CEQA requirements, co-management language, and conflicts with existing water law. The bill advanced to Appropriations, with some members voting aye and others not voting or absent. AB 728 by Assembly Member Lee would require age verification for the sale of certain anti-aging skin care products to minors. The author and a youth witness described social media-driven use of adult skin products by children and alleged skin damage, while supporters argued age checks are a reasonable consumer protection. Dermatologists and retailers opposed the bill, saying it could restrict legitimate acne and other medical uses of over-the-counter products, create compliance problems, and lacked a clear scientific basis. The committee discussed possible ambiguity in the bill’s definition of anti-aging products, but the measure still passed to Appropriations. AB 532 on low-income water rate assistance, AB 773 on copper-based anti-fouling paint, AB 998 on household hazardous waste disposal of vape pens, AB 1031 on geothermal hazardous waste fees, and AB 864 on solar panel hazardous waste and recycling all received strong support and advanced to Appropriations. Supporters for AB 532 emphasized water affordability and local program authority; AB 773 supporters said conflicting state water and pesticide rules are creating confusion for harbors and cities; AB 998 was presented as a practical way to let schools and local facilities dispose of confiscated vape devices safely; AB 1031 was framed as reducing DTSC fee burdens on geothermal development in Imperial County; and AB 864 would ease recycling and reuse of end-of-life solar panels. The committee also began hearing AB 1264 on ultra-processed foods in school meals, with the author and supporters arguing it would phase out the most harmful ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2032, but the transcript cuts off before the full discussion and any action on that bill.

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• Uh, there is electricity everywhere.
• Uh, there is electricity everywhere.
• Uh, there is electricity everywhere.
• Uh, there is electricity everywhere.
• I was getting as an electrical I was getting as an electrical Apprentice<03:54:36.520> I<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um so this administrative licenses.
• administrative license fund from uh HP2. administrative license fund from uh HP2.
• And so consumer credit um license fund.
• licensing agreements on the trade port. licensing agreements on the trade port.
• The two biggest ones are the licenses.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds met to review the House budget provision that would impose a 5% administrative charge on a broad list of dedicated funds, with some exemptions. Members discussed the House approach versus the Senate’s more general approach of leaving the governor discretion over which funds could be charged. The chair explained the committee was hearing from agencies about any legal, contractual, or practical reasons their funds should be exempt, and the agenda was expanded to include several departments and written submissions from others. The Department of Education testified first, identifying several funds it said should be exempt: a printing revolving fund that is funded by transfers rather than fees; teacher certification, which is self-funded by educator licensing fees and would require an immediate fee increase if charged; a vending stand set-aside tied to the federal Randolph-Sheppard program and subject to federal approval and vendor committee procedures; and a public school infrastructure/safety account, where most revenue is transferred from the education trust fund or general fund rather than generated by fees. Members questioned the department about the effect on school safety projects and whether the fee would simply reduce the number of projects completed each year. The Veterans Home asked for exemptions for three funds: a donation benefit account used for recreational activities and quality-of-life expenses for residents, a small memorial trust fund whose interest supports veteran activities, and a resident member account that holds veterans’ personal income such as Social Security and pensions. The department argued the charge would reduce donations, cut services, and effectively function like an income tax on vulnerable veterans. The Banking Department also requested exemption for its consumer credit administration license fund, saying it is used to keep exam fees low and is expressly intended by statute to reduce costs on regulated businesses; it said the 5% charge would undermine that framework and could eventually force higher fees. The Department of Justice began testimony on its dedicated funds, starting with the medical legal investigative fund, which pays for death investigations and related services under statute and without general fund support. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee mainly heard testimony and asked questions about the practical and legal effects of applying the administrative charge.

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• the general court's authority over the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing
• promotes and if I know this bill promotes transparency,<04:27:13.440> informs<04:27:14.080> electric
• <04:27:14.760> elected transparency, informs electric elected transparency, informs electric
• This process is much more rigorous and much more secure than getting a driver's license or other governmental
• I, for one, and 90% of residents prioritize having surgery performed by a licensed medical doctor. states

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• While we have a licensing system that involves licensed bail agents, we also have people with no licenses
• We have a licensing system that involves licensed bail agents.
• Points often lead to higher insurance costs and license suspensions.
• spirit Because their licenses are revoked.
• debt-based license suspensions.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• <00:09:44.080> a<00:09:44.320> valid<00:09:44.640> driver's<00:09:45.040> license
• ,<00:09:45.360> proof<00:09:45.519> of have a valid driver's license, proof of have
• a valid driver's license, proof of insurance,<00:09:46.160> reason<00:09:46.480> for<00
• And what it does is it appropriates or it increases the surcharge for electric vehicles for registration
• You probably know this, the public might not, but we're not even through the... ...the electric vehicle

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• ARE KIDS ON THE CAMPUS WITH STAFF ON CAMPUS AND THESE ARE KIDS GOING IN AND DOING WELDING, HVAC, ELECTRICAL
• YOU DON'T WANT POINTS ON YOUR LICENSE DO THESE THINGS AND YOU DON’T HAVE IT PROCESSED AGAINST YOU.
• OR THE SUPERVISION HAS NOT BEEN ON POINT THEN IT'S ELECTRIC MONITORING FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS JUST TO MAKE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• They don't have the cash reserves, the electric utilities to make these repairs.
• CenterPoint Energy is a combined gas and electric utility serving 2.8 million electric customers in the
• Then the dry utilities, which are the gas and electric, if they're so buried, which would be wonderful
• I'm also a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas as well, um.
• The guy that's got to go out and mark all of these lines, whether it's the electric, the gas, the water

Bills: HB206

Keywords: HB206, school district bonds, bond election, voter approval, Education Code, Chapter 45, Section 45.003, Section 45.0034, Texas schools, school finance, local tax election, bond referendum, school construction, capital improvements, election frequency, five-year waiting period, district bonds, public school funding

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• AND AUTHORIZES THE DISTRIBUTION AND SALE THROUGH THE MAIL AFTER OF FLORIDA LICENSED AUDIOLOGIST OR HEARING
• STRIKE ALL CLARIFIES PRESCRIPTION HEARING AIDS DISTURBED IT MAY NOT BE ACTIVATED UNLESS A FLORIDA LICENSE
• SECOND-DEGREE MISDEMEANOR AND WE COULD LOSE OUR BODYSHOP LICENSE.
• LEGIBLE ENOUGH OR ACCURATE OR DETAILED ENOUGH IT IS A SECOND-DEGREE MISDEMEANOR AND I CAN LOSE MY LICENSE
• POWER CHAIR WIRING IS ALSO DECIDED TO SPICE THINGS UP AND EVERY NOW AND THEN THERE IS A RANDOM ELECTRICAL

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• That would bring Level 1 licenses to $55,000, Level 2. licenses to $65,000 and Level 3 licenses to $75,000
• It discusses a Level 3 counseling license. Are there other licenses?
• Do counselors start with a Level 3 license, or do we have Level 1 and Level 2 licenses?
• So, they start with the Level 3 license right after graduation. Mr.
• However, PED does issue Level 1, 2, and 3 school counselor licenses. ...three school counselor licenses

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• <00:04:25.680> capacity, licensed capacity, licensed capacity, according<00:04:27.680> to
• These classrooms are licensed are there.
• licensing at this point about 44,000. licensing at this point about 44,000.
• she became the 63rd person to become a licensed psychiatrist in the United States.
• psychiatrist in the United licensed psychiatrist in the United States.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• House Bill 989 by Representative Boyer, Public License Tag Agents, to increase maximum convenience fees
• House Bill 1108 by Representative Omdy, prestige license plates to establish the homeschool proud prestige
• license plate design, fees of the plate, Transportation, favorably.
• House Bill 1244 by Representative Ventrella, driver's license designation, establishment of a brain injury
• designation on driver's licenses for new applicants and renewals, penalties, and implementation of law

Bills: HR192, HR193, HR194, HCR80, HCR81, HCR82, HCR83, HCR84, HCR85, HR188, HR189, HR190, HR191, SB134, SB140, SB281, SB331, SB384, SB389, SB415, SB451, SB458, SB479, SB504, SB523, HR38, HR96, HR160, HCR31, HCR61, SCR19, HB316, HB549, HB578, HB646, HB748, HB798, HB824, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1032, HB1081, HB1108, HB1129, HB1140, HB1157, HB1186, HB1192, HB1195, HB1198, HB1222, HB1244, SB73, SB89, SB128, SB149, SB191, SB196, SB238, SB318, SB340, HB225, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HCR4, HCR47, HCR32, HB362, HB893, HB990, HB1007, HB1153, HB1243, HB12, HB42, HB205, HB222, HB267, HB324, HB325, HB350, HB478, HB610, HB617, HB745, HB749, HB752, HB797, HB807, HB821, HB896, HB979, HB992, HB1000, HB1024, HB1050, HB1166, HB1172, HB1173, HB1207, HB1218, HB1223, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, SB244, SB256, HB911, HB306, HB366, HB1161, HB1230, HB59, HB481, HB772, HB897, HB1003, HB1008, HB1112, HB1180, HB1189, HB181, HB1118, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB393, HB458, HB459, HB525, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB773, HB864, HB996, HB1035, HB1058, HB1082, HB1113, HB1234, HB1240

Keywords: ACOG, maternal health, healthcare professionals, patient-physician relationship, obstetrics, gynecology, condolences, military service, veteran, community, memorial, visual acuity, student health, de-identified data, longitudinal analysis, education policy, property rights, carbon dioxide sequestration, expropriation, Landowner Bill of Rights

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• <00:12:23.079> as the senator mentioned we are licensed as the senator mentioned we are licensed
• I am the licensing unit chief for the Bureau of Licensing and Certification at the Department of Health
• I am the licensing unit chief for the Bureau of Licensing and Certification at the Department of Health
• <00:32:38.399> suspensions Investigations and license suspensions Investigations and license
• has to decide between rent electricity has to decide between rent electricity or<00:51:11.040>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Our licensing teams work directly with impacted licensees to make sure they know about evacuation orders
• In terms of preparedness activities, licensed child care facilities are required to document disaster
• Right now my challenge is that I am trying to get a child care license in a rental property.
• And so these listening sessions can help us to improve on the next disaster for licensing.
• showed up, and in 16 days we had a license.

Summary: The hearing focused first on how wildfires and other disasters affect child care providers, families, and early education infrastructure. State officials from the Department of Social Services and Department of Education described disaster response and preparedness efforts, including shelter coordination, licensing outreach, emergency waivers, distribution of supplies, and the statewide child care disaster plan. Testimony from providers and advocates emphasized major gaps in recovery funding, insurance coverage, rebuilding support, mental health services, and coordination with local rebuild plans. Several witnesses urged more dedicated disaster-recovery funding for child care facilities and suggested statutory changes, including allowing greater flexibility for rebuilding costs and requiring early childhood programs to be included in local disaster planning. The second panel addressed immigration enforcement and its impact on child care. Advocates from the Children's Partnership, Every Child California, and CHIRLA said enforcement activity is causing families to keep children home, disrupting continuity of care, reducing enrollment, and creating fear and trauma for children and providers. They argued that immigrant and mixed-status families need clearer protections, privacy safeguards, legal support, trauma-informed guidance, and safe-haven policies for child care settings. Speakers also stressed that the child care workforce is heavily immigrant and that recent state laws such as AB 49 and AB 495 will require funding, training, and technical assistance to implement effectively. Public commenters, including child care providers, described personal experiences with fire damage, displacement, permit delays, lost income, and the emotional toll of serving families during crises. Others described how immigration enforcement has made parents afraid to attend events, drop off children, or remain connected to providers. Committee members repeatedly noted that child care is often overlooked in emergencies and asked state officials how child care systems are being integrated into disaster planning and how local and state agencies can better coordinate. No formal votes were taken during the hearing.