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• agents pursuant to this section shall not require or imply any diagnosis or be interpreted as the practice
• It's the Hawaiian Electric response to preemptively shut off the power in certain cases.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• students identifying as white, 14% as Black or African American, 9% Hispanic or Latino, and about 8% Native
• 08:14.800> sizable Latino excuse me and then a sizable Latino excuse me and then a sizable Native
• and Asian-American Native American and Asian-American population<00:08:18.039> we<00:08:18.280
• This is an example of how what I just described works in practice. healthy uh in addition we also have
• what I just describe works in practice what I just describe works in practice uh<01:20:12.800>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's obviously not a good practice, a practice that we would like to see eliminated where we can.
• That's obviously not a good practice, a practice that we would like to see eliminated where we can.
• That's obviously not a good practice, a practice that we would like to see eliminated where we can.
• That's obviously not a good practice, a practice that we would like to see eliminated where we can.
• That's obviously not a good practice, a practice that we would like to see eliminated where we can.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard from the Minnesota Department of Administration on the governor’s capital budget requests. Commissioner Tamara Grundal described the state’s deferred maintenance backlog, saying Minnesota owns more than 4,800 buildings across 19 agencies, with an estimated replacement value of $11.2 billion and about $2.2 billion in deferred maintenance. She urged continued bonding support for asset preservation, CAPRA emergency repair funding, Capitol Complex security upgrades recommended by the ACAS advisory committee, and a budget-neutral account to help leverage federal funds for renewable energy storage and electric vehicle projects at state facilities. Members asked follow-up questions about prior security spending and CAPRA use. The commissioner said some 2018 security funds were used for items such as bollards, projectile-resistant glass, key card readers, and security kiosks, but specific details would be provided offline. On CAPRA, staff said recent projects included public safety upgrades, correctional facility repairs, water main and sewer work, roof repairs, lift station repairs, and boiler and steam trap replacements. The commissioner said the account has recently been used heavily, with about $1.9 million remaining, and estimated a typical target range of roughly $3 million to $5 million based on past spending and expected emergencies. A staffer said they did not know whether bonds had been issued ahead of time to fund the reserve and would follow up. The committee then heard from the Department of Public Safety on BCA capital projects. Commissioner Bob Jacobson and Superintendent Drew Evans said the governor’s proposal includes a new Southern BCA regional office and laboratory in Mankato, expansion of BCA regional office and lab space, and a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters using trunk highway cash. Evans said the Mankato project is needed because of growth in DNA analysis, digital evidence, controlled substances, cyber tips, and sexual assault kit testing, and because the current St. Paul facility is over capacity. He said the new regional facility would improve turnaround times, reduce travel for scientists and law enforcement, support training, and improve evidence intake and crime scene response in southern Minnesota. Senator Pappas questioned the increase in the Mankato project cost from about $48 million to $68.6 million. Evans said the increase was driven by rising construction costs and additional specialized laboratory and support-space needs identified during design work with the Department of Administration. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• the site where Milam is built along the Sabine River was well known, stopover on the trail used by Native
• Committee members, it is crucial that the Texas legislature works towards the protection of our native
• Let's continue prioritizing the lives of our native critters and Texans by ensuring we have wildlife

Transcript Highlights:

• the site where Milan is built along the Sabine River was a well-known stopover on the trail used by Native
• Committee members, it is crucial that the Texas legislature works towards the protection of our native
• Let's continue prioritizing the lives of our native critters and Texans by ensuring we have wildlife

Bills: HB370, HB738, HB2935, HB3227, HB4103, HB5259, SB519, SB1350, SB1247, SB1248, SB2112, HCR81, HCR83, HCR84, HCR59, HCR109, HCR111, HCR135, SCR6

Keywords: HB 370, Events Trust Fund, Texas events funding, sports eligibility, women's sports, girls' sports, biological sex, transgender athletes, sex-segregated sports, athletic competition, event subsidies, tourism funding, site selection organization, anti-trafficking plan, female athletes, public funding, economic impact, sports policy, Rosenwald Schools, historical preservation

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• That's for the history and the culture, and the other one is for Native American essential understanding
• Native American essential understanding.
• science centers, but the 5.7 is the one-time for dyslexia, statewide reading, school board training, Native

Bills: HB1540

Keywords: education savings account, ESA, school choice, private school vouchers, nonpublic school, tuition assistance, education tax credit, homeschool exclusion, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Public Instruction, public funding for private education, voucher program, student scholarships, special education, parental choice, curriculum funding, tutoring, online learning, state per-pupil payment, income-based eligibility

Summary: The committee first took up amended bill 10-13, a school funding and education appropriations measure. Senator Schaible walked through the final version, which included changes to foundation aid, transportation grants, free and reduced-price meals funding, paraprofessional and teacher support programs, Native American education items, library and school facility projects, and several one-time grants. Members discussed removing the science center grant funding, and Senator Meyer objected to that removal, arguing that Grand Forks had raised matching private and local funds and that other cities had received similar state support. The committee also agreed to adjust regional education association funding to reflect six centers rather than seven, reducing that line to $600,000. The committee then adopted the amendment to 10-13 unanimously and passed the bill as further amended on a unanimous roll call, with Senator Shively designated as carrier. After a brief recess, the committee turned to bill 1540, but no formal action was taken. Bank of North Dakota and OMB representatives raised concerns that the draft included policy changes and procurement/IT exemptions that needed further discussion. Members agreed the bill would be delayed until Monday so the Bank, OMB, and NDIT could confer and work through the mechanics and policy issues before the committee moved it forward.

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• I got a death threat from my native country, the CCP.
• So basically what I was driving at there is, if I have a practice and I'm selling my practice or I'm
• So basically what I was driving at there is, if I have a practice and I'm selling my practice or I'm
• So basically what I was driving at there is, if I have a practice and I'm selling my practice or I'm
• So basically what I was driving at there is, if I have a practice and I'm selling my practice or I'm

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• A bit about my background: I am an Arizona native.
• So no state agency shall use state resources to enable any practice or treatment on minors known to be
• Those are not, I mean, that is a normal practice.
• My wife is an Arizona native, hailing from San Manuel in southern Arizona.
• And before that, you worked as a private practice attorney representing various insurers, producers,

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Aspen, the star of the show, is a North American porcupine, so a Minnesota native here.
• The fisher, a Minnesota native animal, also is one that has been able to figure out a way to hunt after
• The fisher, a Minnesota native animal, also is one that has been able to figure out a way to hunt after
• Sounds good. >> [applause] the fisher, a Minnesota native animal, the fisher, a Minnesota native animal

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Minnesota Zoo presented its infrastructure and animal health needs to the committee, beginning with an educational demonstration featuring Aspen, a North American porcupine. Staff used the animal to explain porcupine biology and correct common myths, including that porcupines cannot shoot their quills and that the quills are not poisonous. Members asked about the animal’s natural predators and care, and staff explained that porcupines are protected by their quills but can still be preyed on by animals such as bobcats, cougars, great horned owls, and fishers. Zoo leadership then shifted to the facility request, describing the zoo as a major state attraction and education center with about 1.4 to 1.5 million annual visitors, nearly 100,000 students served, and significant economic impact. They said the 50-year-old campus is in poor condition, with a third of its 125 structures in poor or crisis condition and more than $78 million in deferred maintenance, creating safety risks for visitors, staff, and animals. The zoo said it is seeking to use the governor’s recommended $4 million for critical life-support and infrastructure needs. The main funding request discussed was an additional $6 million for the zoo’s animal hospital project. Zoo officials explained that the original plan for a standalone new hospital was no longer affordable, so they are now proposing a new wing attached to the existing A Building hospital. The extra funds would renovate A Building for staff, storage, and support spaces, remove asbestos, meet code, and improve safety so the new hospital can function as intended. Members asked about incidents at the zoo, and staff described examples such as close calls with animal enclosures and injuries tied to aging facilities and outdated equipment. No vote or formal action was taken in the transcript.

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• :19:00.559> Olsson practice that uh Representative Olsson practice that uh Representative Olsson
• quick moment to uh speak in my native quick moment to uh speak in my native tongue<01:34:30.080>
• <02:05:16.639> that<02:05:16.880> are there are practices that are there are practices
• /c><02:48:12.720> that have some modernization practices that have some modernization practices
• grants management practices. grants management practices.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Our Native people are up to 30% more likely to experience homelessness, and four times more likely to
• American community, how broader Native American community, how vital<00:42:11.680> this<00:42
• Our native<00:42:23.840> people<00:42:24.360> are<00:42:24.480> up<00:42:24.600>
• to<00:42:24.720> 30%<00:42:26.040> times<00:42:26.440> more native people
• are up to 30% times more native people are up to 30% times more likely<00:42:27.400> to<00:42

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am Deputy Director Keith Pruitt, originally from West Virginia, and not native to the hurricane world
• And conceptually, that's a good comparison, but in practice it certainly isn't.
• Those are the best practices that we really pride ourselves in. And I...
• Those are the best practices that we really pride ourselves in.
• It is certainly a Florida first, and it is a national best practice that we're trying to share.

Summary: The committee received a program review from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and FEMA reimbursement process. Deputy Director Keith Pruitt described the impacts of Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, including major storm surge, flooding, tornadoes, debris removal, power restoration, flood-control deployments, sheltering, and logistics missions. He emphasized that Florida’s approach is “federally funded, state managed, locally executed,” and said the division has already obligated large amounts of public assistance funding and mitigation dollars while continuing to work on remaining missions and reimbursements. A major focus of the discussion was how local governments can better document and vet debris-removal and other disaster costs so they are eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Chair DiCeglie and other senators raised concerns about local planning, commercial debris collection, and whether counties and municipalities that spend money up front will be reimbursed. Pruitt explained that eligibility depends on documentation, scope of work, insurance, and FEMA rules, and that the state’s FROC process is intended to help counties identify eligible work before costs are incurred. He also said commercial debris may be eligible in some cases but is not guaranteed, and that counties should coordinate early with FDEM and FEMA. Senators also asked about possible FEMA reforms, the age of outstanding reimbursement claims, and a proposed state fund to advance money to fiscally constrained counties while they wait for FEMA payments. Pruitt said Florida’s system is a national best practice, but that more county-level training and clearer coordination would help reduce de-obligations and audit problems. He said the reimbursement-advance idea is still being developed, and that the state continues to look at ways to streamline mitigation through programs like Elevate Florida. The committee took no formal action beyond hearing the presentation, and the meeting adjourned after closing comments from senators praising FDEM’s work.

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• Best practice is to support the vision for customer focus.
• and to retain retention practices.
• So those are kind of some other practices that are helping.
• And then we looked at what is that to practice in Florida?
• And if that any best practices that on something that's even best practices.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So we're just updating the law to reflect our current practice.
• She's a Shreveport native, actually grew up in Leesville, and graduated from Shreve...
• She's a Shreveport native. Actually, we grew up in Leesville, graduated from Shreve...
• But for example, in math, we have the standards for mathematical practice.
• How will that practically work? I understand what you're saying.

Bills: HR249, HR251, HB395, HB902, SB83, SB132, SB157, SB338, SB450, SB484, SB501, SB507

Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, content standards, K-12 education, public schools, curriculum, digital literacy, computer science, STEM, technology education, student privacy, ethical AI, workforce development, future-ready workforce, instructional resources, education policy, school standards, Louisiana education

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• Medal of Honor memorial to native-born Texans.
• . practice unless that action constitutes gross negligence.
• It's in its infancy. 8 billion dollar industry came up in less than three years in practice.
• We prohibited influencing hiring or employment practice. at the institution level, because it's on my
• So One is hiring practices. Another is deferential treatment.

Bills: SCR5, SCR13, SB3, SB6, SB10, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB18, SB19, SB24, SB35, SB57, SB65, SB112, SB284, SB290, SB388, SB400, SB402, SB412, SB495, SB499, SB502, SB509, SB621, SB706, SB740, SB815, SB842, SB854, SB875, SB893, SB917, SB974, SB1025, SB1061, SB1073, SB1106, SB1268, SB1281, SB1300, SB1362, SB1379, SB1447, SB1451, SB1555, SB1902, SJR36, SJR12, SCR13, SCR25, SCR5, SCR22, SCR12, SCR24, SB495, SB412, SB10, SB18, SB565, SB372, SB842, SB765, SB62, SB19, SB666, SB707, SB888, SB687, SB706, SB847, SB290, SB13, SB1248, SB740, SB14, SB1006, SB504, SB917, SB925, SB388, SB1902, SB1121, SB995, SB857, SB305, SB296, SB284, SB35, SB6, SB815, SB3, SB1281, SB1379, SB1300, SB1497, SB1499, SB1498, SB1451, SB1061, SB15, SB65, SB241, SB304, SB402, SB499, SB621, SB974, SB1023, SB1024, SB1025, SB1106, SB686, SB112, SB371, SB204, SB400, SB609, SB1447, SB670, SB502, SB427, SB850, SB854, SB413, SB1555, SB1362, SB1346, SB1033, SB1220, SB1073, SB810, SB987, SB1539, SB893, SB447, SB875, SB406, SB509, SB985, SB965, SB17, SB1119, SB1505, SB12, SB24, SB57, SB1194, SB1253, SB1215, SB1532, SB1268, SB1302, SB856, SB650, SB583, SB673, SB840, SJR57, SCR8, SB213, SB681, SB1172, SB1252, SB378, SB610, SB918, SB1343, SB608, SB487, SB955, SB957, SB988, SB990, SB1019, SB1021, SB1120, SB251, SB958, SB535, SB761, SB1, SB541, SB315, SB379, SB1018, SB1737, SB266, SB1415

Keywords: SCR 5, Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, Texas School for the Deaf, TSD, Robert Rives, gymnasium naming, building naming, honorary resolution, commemorative resolution, deaf education, hard of hearing, Gallaudet University, alumni hall of fame, football coach, school facility naming, education K-16, State Affairs, Texas Legislature, public school tribute, water rights

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• I'm one of the leaders within Deloitte, within the transportation practice.
• I'm one of the leaders within Deloitte, within the transportation practice.
• Now, when we talk about identity verification as a practice or as a premise, and this is where, for me
• , it actually took a minute to really fully grasp... ...as a practice or as a premise, and this is where
• As a practice or premise for both companies, we provide all this intelligence to the government.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I was eight years with Hawaiian Children Construction Company.

Bills: SB2543, SB2014, SB2115, SB3095, SB3264, SB2114, SB2117, SB2246, SB2519, SB3055, SB3131, SB3144

Keywords: state construction, construction manager, design review, public works, capital improvement, DAGS, Department of Accounting and General Services, DOE, Department of Education, comptroller, pilot program, design review special fund, county permit review, accessibility compliance, Disability and Communication Access Board, state infrastructure, government construction, project oversight, civil service exemption, county agencies

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• Native American youth are absolutely overrepresented in our client base, and having the feedback and
• So in Bismarck, I would say roughly 70 to 80% of the youth that we serve are Native.
• able to— I can absolutely get you a breakdown, because I would want to be able to give you not just Native

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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• Is this a very typical practice?
• Uh, actually, this is a very common practice, Senator Wheeler.
• The resolution reads: Whereas Peter Gridnon, a native of New Jersey, graduated from Eastern Kentucky
• The resolution reads: Whereas Peter Gridnon, a native of New Jersey, graduated from Eastern Kentucky

Keywords: 958, all

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• In 2005, Reina founded the Buenos Aires Cafe in Austin to showcase the flavors of her native Argentina
• recognized by the Department of Education as a Hispanic-serving institution and an Asian-American and Native
• I am wrong that the vast majority of this chamber is vocal. and philosophically opposed to this practice
• or for the committee of judiciary and civil jurisprudence sb689 by hughes ruling the employment practices

Bills: HB630, HB420, HB767, HB1708, HB2842, HB1404, HB2457, HB140, HB333, HB227, HB913, HB201, HB2198, HB 109, HB2763, HB519, HB 1261, HB 1135, HB1318, HB2358, HB2415, HB2765, HB2735, HB3307, HB1373, HB694, HB 1242, HB272, HB1437, HB1888, HCR78, HCR12, HCR128, HR7, HR11, HR37, HR69, HR83, HR89, HR100, HR123, HR129, HR137, HR254, HR258, HR289, HR293, HR318, HR324, HR350, HR368, HR370, HR372, HR379, HR406, HR407, HR432, HR445, HR471, HR504, HR506, HR507, HR528, HR567, HR572, HR591, HR592, HR593, HR603, HR614, HR621, HR673, HR684, HR685, HR687, HR700, HR701, HR711, HR712, HR754, HR757, HR758, HR760, HR764, HR765, HR766, HR767, HR768, HR769, HR770, HR771, HR772, HR774, HR776, HR777, HR778, HR779, HR780, HR783, HR784, HR784, HR6, HR6, HR17, HR17, HR18, HR18, HR49, HR49, HR170, HR170, HR236, HR236, HR247, HR275, HR355, HR356, HR364, HR672, HR690, HR690, HR755, HR755, HR756, HR756, HR759, HR759, HR762, HR762, HR763, HR763, HR781, HR781, HR785, HR785, SB2, SB260, SB569, HB2, HB2000, HB213, HB222, HB645, HB1458, HB 1022, HB141, HB643, HB3093, HB1700, HB 117

Keywords: outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, HB 420, Texas Water Code, special district, water district, board meetings, meeting location, teleconference, videoconference, remote meeting, public hearing, tax rate hearing, special districts, Cedar Creek Reservoir, county boundary, local government