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• > And one of the key areas or the key And one of the key areas or the key things<01:30:28.239> that
• security numbers. security numbers.
• audits, industrial security, and working with the Department of Defense.
• <02:42:23.920> Can<02:42:24.160> we thinking outside the boxes.
• Can we thinking outside the boxes.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Well, when I 10 boxes and figure it out?
• That compromise had three key features.
• compromise had three key features. compromise had three key features.
• The defendants have the key facts. They can tell who the funder is.
• The defendants have the key facts. They can tell who the funder is.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:14:23.360> I be able to get it out of aerial box I be able to get it out of aerial box
• When I chaired the commission on public school infrastructure—that's Homeland Security, Security Access
• infrastructure that's Homeland Security infrastructure that's Homeland Security where<03:50:23.239
• > Security<03:50:24.040> Access where Security Access where Security Access Communications
• kids but those schools have security kids but those schools have security issues<03:51:00.720>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further. Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later. The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.

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• <00:11:43.519> eliminating appointment job security eliminating appointment job security eliminating
• > pediatric pfml job security adding pediatric pfml job security adding pediatric appointments
• this issue comes down to a few key this issue comes down to a few key points<03:28:56.399> out
• They’re struggling finding food security.
• They’re struggling finding food security.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Predictability helps children feel secure.
• . secure. secure.
• It's a little like a jack-in-the-box. It's a little like a jack-in-the-box.
• , suddenly popping out of the box, suddenly popping out of the box, shattering<00:42:04.480> that
• <01:50:35.000> quality care and advocates to secure quality care and advocates to secure quality

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Funding like this would also go towards things like rental application fees, small car repairs, security
• Chair and members, House Bill 2321 requires DCS to place a security freeze on a child's credit report
• Chair and members, House Bill 2321 requires DCS to place a security freeze on a child's credit report
• And if you don't put it in that box, they charge you another $100 for, you know, stealing their lock,
• One specific example is what we call cargo securement, or cargo—not cargo theft.

Bills: HB2014, HB2111, HB2156, HB2165, HB2202, HB2305, HB2321, HB2399, HB2403, HB2416, HB2418, HB2446, HB2601, HB2615, HB2620, HB2812, HB2939, HB2940, HB2955, HB2957, HB2960, HB2992, HB4026, HB4049

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access

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• ... ...unpaid signature verifications, then used to secure the bond before paying a circulator.
• Let freedom ring in the court and let it ring on the ballot box. Thank you.
• Let freedom ring in the court and let ring on the ballot box. Thank you. Jennifer Solomon.
• And I'll ring on the ballot box. Thank you. Jennifer Solomon. And behind Ms.
• The fraud's in the 942-page report from the Office of Election and Crimes and Security.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections heard SPB 7016, a bill revising Florida’s citizen initiative petition process to address fraud, voter information, and ballot integrity. The bill and its amendments would add sponsor bonds and deposit requirements, require more identifying information from signers and circulators, bar certain felons and non-citizens from circulating petitions, require circulator training, shorten the time to submit signed petitions, require notices to voters whose signatures are verified, and change how financial impact statements are handled. Several amendments were adopted, including a $1 million bond framework, 10-point font and page limits for petition forms, a ban on incentive-based pay tied to petition counts or speed, removal of a requirement that fraud be proven by criminal conviction before administrative fines, county deposit and payment procedures for supervisors of elections, invalidation of petitions gathered by ineligible circulators, training requirements within 30 days, and a prohibition on public funds being used to advocate for or against constitutional amendments. Committee discussion focused heavily on implementation and fairness. Supporters, including the sponsor and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, argued the bill was needed to deter fraud, protect voter information, and ensure sponsors—not taxpayers—bear the costs of the initiative process. Supervisors of elections testified that county taxpayers should not subsidize petition verification, but also warned that some provisions would be difficult to implement quickly because of software and operational constraints. Senators raised questions about the bond cost, the 10-day submission deadline, notice to voters whose petitions are invalidated, the effect on returning citizens, and whether the bill could disenfranchise voters who sign petitions in good faith. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed. Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, NAACP Florida, Florida Rising, Equality Florida, All Voting Is Local, and other advocates said the bill would suppress grassroots participation, criminalize volunteers, create costly barriers, and favor wealthy or corporate interests. They objected especially to the bond, the new signer identification requirements, the shorter submission window, and the lack of notice when a petition is invalidated. A few supporters, including the Florida Chamber, backed the measure as a safeguard against fraud and outside influence. After debate, the committee did not reach a final vote on the bill in the portion provided, but the bill remained before the committee as amended.

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• all the emphasis on retention as that silver bullet, that magic bullet that they're touting as the key
• agree with you that it's very difficult for the self-esteem of a child to be held back in order to secure
• It's like getting the keys to a car. You can't start the car until you have the keys.
• She then was able to secure the funding, which I think we are all grateful for, and I, to the extent
• But their Social Security number, their driver's license number, things like that that are enumerated

Bills: LB878, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB1209, LB937A, LB962A, LB1050, LB1050A, LB965, LB1022, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB745, LB749, LB778, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR495, LR496, LR497, LR498, LR499, LR500, LR501, LR502, LR503, LR504

Keywords: paid parental leave, state employees, workplace benefits, family support, economic impact, Medicaid, Medical Assistance Act, home and community-based services waiver, HCBS waiver, waiver participant, assessment tool, clinical interviewing, service tier, retroactive coverage, doula, doula reimbursement, maternal health, prenatal care, pregnancy, birth outcomes

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• I've always said food security is national security, and I'm very interested in that.
• and it was, I think, wisdom that we're all coming up with emergency needs that kind of don't fit a box
• management staff plans for and trains for disease response and also assists producers with biosecurity and secure
• state waters, and 150 state park police officers who are responsible... for the overall safety, security
• I've talked to Alan to be able to do that, to put in more KPIs, Key Performance Indicators and Metrics

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• HB 1070's key provisions are in proposed RSA 35-C:284.
• I believe that law enforcement is a key component on this.
• I believe that law enforcement is a key component on this.
• FDA may and um it's in the box there.
• So, so uh I security guard was killed.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Here are the following key components of the bill. The bill creates a Veterans Service Grant Board.
• he can find somebody close to him at his VFW Hall, at the American Legion, who can say, hey, I..." box
• In the '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s, it was even more so than that, and more key to this state's economy
• I think you just highlighted the key part of that.
• I would think that water or not, security is security. And that's the reason for Rep.

Bills: HB165, HB175, HB198, HB272, HB457, HB488, HB566, HB603, HB763, HB902, HB909, HB971, HB981, HB1066, HB1125, HB1154, HB1231

Keywords: HB165, lottery proceeds, Lottery Proceeds Fund, Veterans Service Grant Fund, constitutional amendment, veterans, military veterans, veterans' benefits, veterans services, family support, state lottery, education funding, Minimum Foundation Program, problem gambling, compulsive gaming, state treasurer, ballot proposition, constitutional referendum, lottery revenue, Louisiana resident veterans

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• <00:06:55.800> are the works as of today 315 baby boxes are the works as of today 315 baby
• boxes are installed<00:06:56.400> across<00:06:56.680> the<00:06:56.800> country
• He then said, “So it’s a box. When you open the door—Miss, go ahead.
• Nicole Hoffman responded that the box is very technologically advanced.
• access and equity and Healthcare are key access and equity and Healthcare are key priorities<01:

Bills: HF837, HF1903, HF499, HF794

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations

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• would have dreamed, excuse me, that a serial killer was roaming the halls as she trusted in the security
• Could you please state who you're with, your name, and how you secure our seniors' safety?
• The problem is it's a black box right now. They don't know.
• Outpatient care is key to survival for health care operators in rural markets.
• Social Security has proposed rules going into place right now to require people to come in for in-person

Bills: SB227, SB269, SB407, SB463, SB527, SB547, SB1283, SB1380, SB1383, SB1511, SB1640, SB1784, SB2069

Keywords: school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, healthcare policy, vaccines, exemptions, religious beliefs, public health, workplace violence, healthcare facilities, definition expansion, safety regulations, health and safety code, health insurance, anesthesia, pediatric dental services, coverage, medical necessity

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• Wallace came in who is in charge of Key.
• Um, but the key our committee staff.
• bank uh or other similar firm securities bank uh or other similar firm securities firm<02:06:53.119
• <02:37:46.000> um helping to ensure that secure um helping to ensure that secure um scarcity
• crossed out your speaking box. crossed out your speaking box.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Today I'll present key information from the performance audit and sunset review of the Arizona State
• Today I'll present key information from the performance audit and sunset review of the Arizona State
• My presentation will include key context for the performance audit and sunset review, information on
• However, our contractor identified two key problems related to the board's responsibilities.
• So that's a very, very key point.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Joint Natural Resources and House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committees of Reference heard the Arizona Auditor General’s sunset review of the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. The audit found the board generally met some licensing requirements, but it did not timely investigate and resolve 49 of 159 complaints in fiscal year 2024, and it did not fully comply with conflict-of-interest disclosure and filing requirements. The Auditor General also identified weaknesses in continuing-education verification and other sunset-factor areas, and the board agreed to implement all 21 recommendations. Board staff said complaint volume has risen sharply since the pandemic, that the board’s process is slower because every case goes through an investigative committee and then the full board, and that it has already corrected some conflict-of-interest issues and is adding tools to improve continuing-education audits. The committee then heard testimony from the board’s executive director and from the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association. The executive director emphasized the board’s public-protection mission, described the shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, and said the board is working to improve efficiency through a new e-licensing system and staff training. Members asked about the shortage of large-animal veterinarians, complaint backlogs, and whether the board could do more to recruit rural practitioners; the board said it lacks direct recruiting authority but supports multiple licensure pathways and loan-assistance efforts. The veterinary association supported the board’s oversight and said it is also working on rural and large-animal workforce issues through partnerships and advocacy. The committee then voted to recommend continuing the board for eight years, until July 1, 2034. The committee next took up the Arizona State Land Department, beginning with the Auditor General’s presentation on the department’s sunset review and prior special audit. The audit found the department had not updated its required five-year disposition plan since 2011, had sold more than 48,000 acres without an active plan, had allowed agricultural rental rates to go unchanged since 2006 despite market increases, and had not consistently inspected mineral-related leases or properly managed reclamation bonds. The Auditor General said these issues created risks of lost revenue, reduced transparency, and public-safety hazards, and recommended 18 corrective actions in the main review plus 34 additional recommendations on other issues; the department agreed to most recommendations but declined to adopt a written policy for commissioner-initiated land sales. Commissioner Robin Sahid said the department is working through audit recommendations, has created a rules team, improved its customer portal, and is pursuing new policies on water use, transportation-basin leases, and disposition planning. Members questioned the department about agricultural leases, groundwater valuation, the Fondomonte leases and reimbursement for improvements, the canceled Coyotes land auction, backlog and processing times, and the use of consultants and administrative funds. The commissioner said the department had over 2,000 applications in queue when she arrived, that it has made progress reducing the backlog, and that it is conducting stakeholder outreach on water-efficiency standards and lease addenda. No final vote on the land department continuation was taken in the portion provided.

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• <00:06:45.520> And key milestones. And key milestones.
• <00:15:00.040> key led, state coordinated is a key key led, state coordinated is a key key
• care is probably one of our key care is probably one of our key interventions<00:19:11.600> uh
• Again, as I objectives and key results.
• c><00:47:36.800> already have key performance indicators already have key performance indicators

Keywords: 958, all

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• especially after we've already made key especially after we've already made key adjustments<00:44
• You know, if ever we need to look outside the box, this is a time to do it.
• You know, if ever we need to look outside the box, this is a time to do it.
• Um, and thank you for the reminder to look outside the box.
• Um, and thank you for the reminder to look outside the box.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The border security was the number one issue and so I'm doing what I can. had not gotten a hearing yet
• It will be located in San Antonio. to leverage the robust cyber security ecosystem of the region.
• One, it will assume cyber security responsibilities currently under DIR.
• Guard take lead on all cyber security issues.
• And so, once again, the key word is consequences.

Bills: HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB2143, HJR2, HB147, HJR6, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, SB1

Keywords: career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, mental health, telehealth

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• position in Social Security and stored in a cloud that no one from the Social Security Administration
• having been taken from its secure having been taken from its secure position<00:27:57.679> in
• stored position in Social Security and stored position in Social Security and stored in<00:28
• secure location. secure location.
• of rights that we were able to secure. of rights that we were able to secure.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, September 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• talk with anyone, I'd work with anyone, I'd root for anyone willing to join us on our mission of securing
• That responsibility includes securing the American dream for those willing to work for it and protecting
• The first step is straightforward: gaining approval from Missourians at the ballot box this year.
• Trooper Harrison remained at the scene to maintain security and coordinate responding emergency services
• work of our congressional delegation, our state agencies, and our health care partners in helping secure

Keywords: 959, house, all