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• Do I have a motion? There's a motion and a second by Senator Webb and Senator Yates.
• Uh, I do have a question and um it's basically what type of testing will be used to earn the Kentucky

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate Agriculture Committee met to continue discussion of a committee substitute for a bill dealing with non-veterinary equine dental practice. The chair first addressed a procedural issue, saying any handouts distributed without the chair’s approval were improper and would not be part of the official record. The committee then reintroduced and approved the committee substitute by motion and second, before moving into member questions rather than hearing additional public testimony that morning. Senator Reed asked what testing would be required for state approval and about the bill’s timeline. The response said the bill would rely on an internationally recognized testing model, with education and continuing education requirements, and that the measure included an 18-month period to allow existing practitioners time to comply. Senator Deneen then raised concerns about the grandfather clause, the five-year lookback, and whether the bill could set a precedent that would further encroach on veterinary practice. In response, supporters said the bill was intended to create a structure for a practice that already exists, with training, insurance, a registry, and a grievance process to weed out bad actors while preserving access and affordability for horse owners, especially in rural areas where veterinarians may be scarce or unavailable. The discussion also included historical context, with members noting the issue had been considered during earlier veterinary modernization efforts and had been worked on through open work groups, surveys, stakeholder meetings, and multiple drafts. Supporters argued that without a regulated framework, some horse owners might not be able to afford veterinary care, which could leave horses untreated. No final vote on the bill itself was described in this portion of the meeting beyond approval of the committee substitute.

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• an analyst that could go in and maybe look a little bit more closely and do a deeper dive into the types
• It's not for that type of project; it's for a whole-scale renovation, a new school, maybe a wing of a
• It's not for that type of project; it's for a whole-scale renovation, a new school, maybe a wing of a
• It's not for that type of project; it's for a whole-scale renovation, a new school, maybe a wing of a
• It's not for that type of project; it's for a whole-scale renovation, a new school, maybe a wing of a

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Department of Education’s Bureau of Wellness and Nutrition presented an overview of the school meal and child nutrition programs it administers, including the National School Lunch Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), After School Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Special Milk Program. Staff explained which programs are federally funded through USDA, which have state matching funds, and how reimbursement rates are set for different programs and fiscal years. They also walked the committee through a packet showing reimbursement tables, state and federal funding totals, and eligibility data. Members focused much of their questioning on how state and federal reimbursements work for lunch and breakfast, why lunch is shown as a state match while breakfast has meal-based breakdowns, and how the department allocates funds in the budget. The department explained that lunch uses a set state match tied to federal requirements, while breakfast reimbursement is based on meals served. They also reviewed FY 22-24 funding trends, noting higher federal spending during COVID-era waivers and lower amounts as those waivers ended. A committee member asked for the data in Excel and the department agreed to provide it. The discussion also covered summer meal programs and the distinction between the Summer Food Service Program and Summer EBT. Staff explained that SFSP provides meals at approved open or closed sites, while Summer EBT is a separate DHHS-run benefit program that provides funds to families; the two programs coordinate through data sharing but are not the same. Members also discussed CEP, with staff explaining that New Hampshire currently has three schools participating, that the qualifying threshold was reduced from 40% to 25% identified students, and that districts must cover the non-federal share with non-federal funds. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• It requires a tool a little bit like a vacuum.
• For a school janitor or a bus driver, an internal email or a flyer at a break room mailbox isn't a luxury
• If there were federal funding programs that promoted these types of practices, there was a fear that
• If there were federal funding programs that promoted these types of practices, there was a fear that
• Such a broad ban on speech is the exact type of law the First Amendment was designed to invalidate.

Bills: HB2015, HB2060, HB2062, HB2100, HB2118, HB2165, HB2258, HB2327, HB2397, HB2445, HB2460, HB2641, HB2745, HB2876, HB2917, HB4011, HB4049, HB4056, HB4087, HCR2013, HCR2016, HCR2040, HCR2044, HCR2048, HCR2056

Keywords: budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, Buffalo Soldiers, monument, commemoration, Arizona, public funding, Wesley Bolin Plaza, military history, historical memorial, small land subdivision, land use

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• a prayer.
• victim of that potential crime, but then we spoke a little bit about social media records and those types
• There is a voter that's deceased, a voter that has left the state, a voter that is not a citizen, and
• A carbon tax—it creates a carbon tax prevention.
• The bill makes it a level six felony to discharge a weapon within 1,000 feet of a campus.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, public servants, and a resolution honoring Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza for winning the Heisman Trophy. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and took up a series of bills, with some measures temporarily postponed and others advanced after brief debate and, in several cases, substitution of House companions for Senate bills. The first major bill passed was CS/CS/HB 355 on health care patient protection, which requires hospitals with emergency departments to have pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment, and a designated pediatric coordinator; it passed 36-0. The Senate also passed CS/HB 1113 on public records, expanding confidentiality protections for victims and temporarily protecting the name of a law enforcement officer who becomes a victim in the line of duty; it passed 33-4. CS/CS/HB 1085 on local government cybersecurity was amended to place the program under the Florida Digital Service and to adjust grant timing, then passed 37-0. CS/CS/HB 925 on clerks of court passed 38-0 after amendments affecting revenue retention, legal notices, traffic citation distributions, and municipal fee sharing. CS/CS/HB 679 on trademark registration modernization and CS/CS/HB 589 on septic permit timing also passed unanimously. The most extensive debate centered on CS/CS/HB 991 / SB 1334, an elections bill that would use Real ID data to verify citizenship, change voter ID rules, alter candidate qualifying requirements, and revise election administration procedures. Senators offered and debated numerous amendments on documentation fees, senior exemptions, human review versus automated systems, student and retirement-center IDs, and effective dates; most were defeated, though one amendment adding stock-trading disclosure language for candidates was adopted. The bill’s sponsor cited election-crimes reports and specific prosecutions involving non-citizens as justification for the measure, while opponents argued it could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially students and seniors. The transcript ends during continued questioning and debate on that elections bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• is a type of housing corporation that is designed as a collective home ownership model to serve individuals
• :02.800> a<01:18:03.040> type<01:18:03.199> of cooperative cooperative is a type
• of cooperative cooperative is a type of housing<01:18:03.760> corporation<01:18:04.239> that
• /c><01:28:43.280> a how we treat a manufactured home and a a how we treat a manufactured home
• and a a a<01:28:43.760> sightuilt<01:28:44.320> home.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• I'd move adoption of the amendment. >> We have a motion and a second on the amendment.
• It deals with a certificate that a veteran has been deemed 100% disabled.
• officer from... >> We have a motion and a second on the amendment.
• >> I'll give it a try. I may mess it up, but I'll give it a try.
• >> I'll give it a try. I may mess it up, but I'll give it a try.

Bills: HB166, HB487, SB130, SB181, HB166, HB487, SB130, SB181

Keywords: education policy, wireless communication devices, internet safety, social media, mental health, HB487, Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program, veterans, disabled veterans, dependents, spouse benefits, widow benefits, children of veterans, tuition assistance, education benefits, scholarship, college aid, undergraduate tuition, private school reimbursement, books and fees

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• For the record, Athar Hasebullah, first name spelled A-T-H-A-R, last name H-A-S-E-B-U-L-L-A-H.
• The main basic function of that is if you commit a certain type of crime within that corridor, a justice
• Yes, it's Manuel Ayala, M-A-N-U-E-L A-Y-A-L-A. Thank you so much.
• J-A-G-A-G-A-G-A C-H-A-M-B-E-R-S. I'm calling you neutral right now.
• Anne-Marie Grant, A-N-N-E-M-A-R-I-E G-R-A-N-T. Good evening.

Bills: AB275, SB371, SB457

Keywords: criminal procedure, wiretap, law enforcement, child protection, sexual offenses, SB371, Nevada, trespass, criminal trespass, NRS 207.200, property rights, misdemeanor, warning period, 24 months, 36 months, no trespassing, posted signs, fencing, private property, public property

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• So for a four-year program, you'd have a requirement of a minimum of 576 hours.
• And there's a lot of different things happening around training, construction-type training in correctional
• And there's a lot of different things happening around training, construction type training in correctional
• So we have done a lot of that type of growth and outreach. That takes staff time.
• So we have done a lot of that type of growth in outreach. That takes staff time.

Summary: The work session focused first on Washington’s apprenticeship system, especially building trades programs and support services. Labor and Industries staff explained how registered apprenticeship works in the state, including the role of the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, the requirements for paid on-the-job training and classroom instruction, and the difference between apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship. Panelists emphasized that apprenticeship is tied to actual jobs and training agents, and that many waitlists reflect a shortage of job openings and employer participation rather than a lack of interest. They also discussed youth apprenticeship, the growth of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, and the use of Career Bridge and L&I’s database to help people find programs. Representatives asked whether the state should expand apprenticeship programs and how people can find openings. Speakers said more programs alone would not solve the backlog without more employers signing on as training agents and more apprenticeship utilization on projects. The panel also highlighted the Constructed Career Initiative, a grant-funded navigation and support program that helps people enter and stay in building trades apprenticeships through outreach, case management, and wraparound aid such as transportation, tools, and work clothes. A related nonprofit, Build Up, described similar support services, including prison-based boot and PPE programs and assistance for reentry participants. The panel said these services are especially important because apprentices often face unstable income, housing, food, and transportation barriers. The panel also discussed House Bill 2084 and the new Construction Training Pathway Oversight Committee, which is examining construction training in correctional facilities and how to create clearer pathways from prison-based training to apprenticeship, college, or work. Speakers said the committee is still in its early stages and will report to the legislature. The session ended with committee members thanking the panel and noting the importance of support services and referral networks for apprentices. The meeting then resumed at Renton Technical College, where college leaders and faculty discussed serving non-traditional students. The college reported strong enrollment growth, a median student age of 30, a diverse student body, and high job placement rates, while also noting significant budget cuts and program reductions from the prior year. Health care and early childhood education programs were highlighted, including efforts to expand access through hybrid scheduling, evening and Saturday classes, Spanish-language offerings, and in-person wraparound support for admissions, financial aid, and registration. Faculty said these changes were driven by student data and were aimed at helping working parents, English learners, and other non-traditional students complete credentials and enter family-wage careers.

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• It doesn't require new cameras, doesn't require you to buy a certain type of camera.
• A lot of the other ones will focus on guns and aggressive behavior, someone falling down, different types
• But then just a week ago, a week and a half ago, we caught a gun going into the school that didn't make
• couple years ago in a weapon detection because of human error but then just a week ago a week and a half
• gun out, a handgun in their hand, or a...

Summary: The meeting focused on school safety funding and security practices in Oklahoma schools, especially how districts have used school resource officer (SRO) allocation money and related security grants. Kevin Rey of the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Office of School Safety and Security explained that the program, created under HB 2903, allows districts to use funds for SROs and physical security improvements such as cameras, access control, fencing, window film, bollards, metal detectors, and vape detectors. He said more than 170 districts used the money to hire SROs in 2024-25, and that the 2024 change allowing retired officers and armed security guards to qualify was a major help. Members questioned whether the money should also support prevention and mental health services, and Rey said the current program is mainly for security hardware and related measures. Mark Stout, chief of police for Putnam City Schools, described the district’s layered security approach, including weapon detection at middle and high schools and the ZeroEyes AI camera system, which monitors existing cameras for visible guns and sends alerts to trained monitoring staff and then to district police. He said the system is used as one layer among others, alongside officers, weapon detection, and school procedures, and noted the district is expanding coverage at athletic facilities. He also explained that the system is more economical than full weapon-detection setups, with annual costs based on the number of cameras. Tecumseh Superintendent Kinsey, Chief Kennedy, and Pottawatomie County law enforcement described the October threat investigation involving a student who posted a photo with a handgun and knife and discussed violence online. They said the FBI tip, rapid coordination among agencies, and an SRO already embedded in the district helped lead to a search warrant and arrest within hours, preventing a possible attack. Kinsey also described the district’s safety measures, including secure entrances, cameras, ALICE training, crisis communication planning, mental health support, clear backpacks, and a new staff alert system. He said community feedback after the incident favored more law enforcement partnership, limited entry points, handheld metal detectors, more SROs, stronger training, and more mental health support. Matt Riggs, former superintendent of McComb, said smaller districts face different security challenges because of limited local law enforcement and long response times. He explained that McComb used its funding for facility upgrades rather than hiring a full-time SRO because the district wanted improvements that would last beyond the three-year funding window. Throughout the discussion, several members emphasized the tension between visible security measures and prevention, with repeated calls for more counselors, mental health supports, and threat-assessment efforts alongside hardening measures. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.

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• I just have a hard time saying that one type of transaction and conveyance is more special than another
• So if there's maybe some way to exempt those type of, I don't know, for lack of a better word, professional
• What type of depreciation do they use when they go for a rate schedule? I am not sure on that.
• What type of depreciation do they use when they go for a rate schedule? I am not sure on that.
• I also picture the type of neighborhood that would have a golf course as an assessment.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Compounders currently do get what's called a certificate of analysis, but those now don't have the type
• And we just don't see the type of control happening today that, frankly, a drug manufacturer would have
• That would be based on a prescriber asking for a specific compound for a patient, a specific patient.
• to obtain a license and restricts a vapor manufacturer from selling any type or model of vapor products
• We were on record last night and passed a bill 9-1 out of committee that bans those types of products

Bills: HB2746, HB2750, HB2765, HB4036

Keywords: trade offices, committee, Arizona commerce authority, stakeholder input, efficiency, Arizona-Sonora, Sonora, Mexico, trade commission, cross-border trade, bilateral trade, international trade, economic development, foreign relations, border economy, investment, infrastructure, business exchange, academic exchange, legislative commission

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• It's a 75% requirement. Type of grape or is it collectively all of what's collectively?
• The only requirement is that the grapes were grown in Texas, but it's not a specific type of grape, outside
• At the moment, that is not something that TABC currently does because we don't have a permit type that
• gross negligence standard; it is a heightened standard for mental anguish, which is really the only type
• A lot of times it's a two-fold deal.

Bills: HB223

Keywords: municipal budget, county budget, local government finance, spending cap, expenditure limit, inflation plus population growth, taxpayer impact statement, budget transparency, property tax, fees, Legislative Budget Board, voter approval, disaster spending, fiscal restraint, Texas Local Government Code, city budget, county expenditures, 1185, senate, all

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• A quorum is present.
• a way.
• Allowing a variety of home types and sizes is not radical.
• Is there a prohibition from doing that now if a developer or builder wants to build a house on a smaller
• you to build a house, a large house?

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• Instead, it has a panic-button type of situation.
• We're not a puppy, we're not a lap dog, we're a watchdog.
• I'm just asking a question to a vendor.
• And the cost of that type of a situation without any type of response capability is going to be much,
• And the cost of that type of a situation without any type of response capability is going to be much,

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard presentations on Arizona’s school safety interoperability communication systems, beginning with remarks from Senator Kevin Payne, who described the program as a response to school shootings and 911 overloads, and said the goal is to let schools trigger a panic-button alert that immediately shares video, floor plans, and location information with law enforcement and other responders. Several members echoed support for the concept, while also raising concerns about whether the systems are actually working as intended and whether school resource officers remain necessary or should be supplemented by technology. Auditor General Lindsay Perry summarized the JLAC-directed special audit, explaining that the office reviewed whether fund expenditures were authorized, whether purchased systems met statutory requirements, and whether procurement followed applicable standards. She said the office had tested a sample of systems with vendors, schools, and law enforcement, and that some agencies had not provided requested follow-up information. Members questioned Pinal County’s lack of response and the status of its reports and payments, and committee leaders criticized the county sheriff’s claim that the committee had treated staff unfairly. Representatives from Mutualink, Motorola Solutions, and Navigate 360 then defended their systems and described implementation challenges. Mutualink said its platform connects schools, dispatch, and responders across jurisdictions and claimed it can reduce response times, but acknowledged that implementation depends on training, infrastructure, and cooperation among schools and agencies. Motorola said it had deployed systems in Maricopa and Yuma counties and that some delays stemmed from school participation and procurement issues. Navigate 360 highlighted Cochise County as a success story, saying 60 of 69 schools were implemented and that the company had added maps, emergency management tools, and training support after audit findings. Members repeatedly pressed the vendors on statutory criteria, procurement practices, rural infrastructure, and why some counties or schools were not fully operational; the vendors generally said the biggest barriers were local readiness, training, and interagency coordination rather than the technology itself.

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• And Texas is a great state for this type of policy.
• types of pharmacy fraud, from charging a brand name when it's a generic and from pill diversion.
• So there's a ton of different types of pharmacy fraud in there.
• types of pharmacy fraud from charging a brand name when it's a generic and from pill diversion.
• So there's a ton of different types of pharmacy fraud in there.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• c> longer there's a justification for a longer there's a justification for a longer period<00:09:
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Bills: HB0003, HB0117, HB0041

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, informed consent, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, law enforcement, death benefits, retirement, survivor support, public safety, 916, all

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• It occurs over a period of at least six weeks and includes various types of training.
• So, we're in the process of creating a contract to try and recruit those types of resource caregivers
• contract to try and recruit um those a contract to try and recruit um those types<00:27:34.559> of
• So unless there's that type of court involvement, it's hard for child welfare to intervene and tell a
• That type of court involvement, um, it's hard for child welfare to intervene and tell a parent you can

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• We're inventing new types of computer memory that can boost AI computation by a factor of a thousand
• or is it more of a tech-type job?
• or is it more of a tech-type job?
• or is it is it more of a tech type job? or is it is it more of a tech type job?
• <01:42:40.880> is with a certain type of technology is with a certain type of technology is

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It's a good question.
• I think it's a good question too. Chair. I think it's a good question too.
• And, um, it's a good question and it was a good conversation in the previous committee.
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• about 70 to 80 people out during that April to October type of time frame to do a lot of the topsoil
• about 70 to 80 people out during that April to October type of time frame to do a lot of the topsoil
• We kind of operate through that seasonal program as kind of a first-look type of thing, and this year
• And the types of soil, how different areas we require a different amount of these monuments and exactly
• around that and just hardening that system so we don't have a ransomware or some type of a breach.

Summary: The committee met at the Coteau Freedom Mine in Mercer County, approved the June 2 minutes, and heard an overview of the mine from Coteau Properties president Andrew Hawbaker. He described the Freedom Mine as the largest lignite mine in the United States, supplying coal to Dakota Gasification, Antelope Valley Station, and Leland Olds Station. He emphasized the mine’s scale, safety record, reclamation work, workforce needs, community involvement, and economic impact, including payroll, taxes, royalties, scholarships, and local hiring. Members asked about how long land stays in production, how quickly it returns to agriculture after reclamation, labor shortages, and how mining affects groundwater and water wells. Hawbaker said most tracts are mined for about three to five years, reclamation is coordinated with landowners, and the company continues to struggle to find electricians, welders, mechanics, operators, and engineers. The committee then heard from Public Service Commission Chairman Randy Christman on coal mining reclamation and permitting. He reviewed North Dakota’s coal mining history, the state’s reclamation laws, federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act primacy, bonding, permit renewals and revisions, prohibited mining areas, inspection and enforcement, and contemporaneous reclamation requirements. Christman stressed that North Dakota’s program is professional and thorough, with frequent inspections, financial assurance, and a 10-year revegetation monitoring period before bond release. He also discussed federal coal ownership issues that can delay mine plans, the treatment of prime farmland, and how reclamation differs for wind and pipelines. In response to questions, he said one challenge is sometimes releasing land too soon before long-term compaction issues are fully understood, and he noted that data centers do not currently have a comparable reclamation model because they typically own the land. In the afternoon, the committee received an update from Lignite Energy Council president Jonathan Fortner on the lignite industry. He said North Dakota’s lignite sector supports five commercial power plants, four mines, about 12,000 direct and indirect jobs, and more than $5.5 billion in economic activity, while helping keep the state’s electricity rates among the lowest in the nation. Fortner reviewed coal severance and conversion tax revenues, the lignite research fund, federal regulatory rollbacks, carbon capture policy, and the industry’s legal costs fighting federal rules. He also highlighted a study on large-load development, saying new data centers and critical mineral processing facilities could create major local tax revenue and help justify new baseload generation. Members asked whether new gas pipelines would crowd out coal plant development and whether the economic study included jobs and broader local impacts; Fortner said the industry sees room for both and that the study did include construction, operations, jobs, and tax effects.