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• And that was done through the Emergency Mutual Aid Compact.
• through the then and that was done through the emergency<00:21:01.320> Mutual<00:21:01.720> Aid
• compact<00:21:02.960> as<00:21:03.120> well<00:21:03.360> as emergency Mutual Aid
• compact as well as emergency Mutual Aid compact as well as uh<00:21:03.840> we<00:21:04.000><
• Me that there's 99 veterans who are homeless right now in the state of Minnesota, which equals something

Keywords: 1183, house

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• :14.240> the Equally encourage encouraging is the Equally encourage encouraging is the opening
• We have to give equal time and equal consideration to all faiths, and I do feel like this amendment goes
• We have to give equal time and fate.
• We have to give equal time and equal<01:36:42.639> consideration<01:36:43.280> to<01:36
• <01:48:40.480> time think you have to give equal time think you have to give equal time whether

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• and suicide prevention health first aid and suicide prevention workshops<00:41:18.680> but<00
• Chair, is that there isn’t rate equalization, correct?
• rate Equalization correct there isn't<02:42:55.279> rate<02:42:55.600> Equalization<02
• and so what you isn't rate Equalization and so what you could<02:42:57.880> end<02:42:58.040>
• It's an old debate: should we go equalization on it?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We know that this catastrophic aid, that's now called special education aid, for the high-cost services
• We know that this catastrophic aid, that's now called special education aid, for the high-cost services
• ...We know that this catastrophic aid, that's now called special education aid, for the high-cost
• The point was to create a commission to have an equal playing field of individuals who could continue
• to create a commission to have an equal to create a commission to have an equal playing<06:34:59.320

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first noted that House Bill 398, concerning Holocaust and genocide studies, and House Bill 131 had already been handled previously and were off the schedule. It then took up House Bill 740, which would require the Department of Education to maintain permanent records for closed charter schools. After brief discussion about overlap with another charter-school bill that already addressed closure and records, Representative Freeman moved to table the bill. The committee voted 16-0 to table/ITL the bill, and it was placed on the consent calendar. The main discussion centered on House Bill 557, which would require additional information on school budget ballots, including average cost per pupil, enrollment history, and teacher-to-administrator ratios. Members raised concerns that the bill was duplicative of existing law, overly detailed, costly to towns, and potentially electioneering or cumbersome on ballots. Supporters argued it would improve transparency and help voters who do not attend deliberative sessions or use online resources. The committee did not vote on the bill during the discussion; instead, members moved into caucus and later indicated they would hold the bill until Monday for further review. Later, the committee turned to House Bill 699 on special education definitions and considered Amendment 0606H. The sponsor explained the amendment was developed with the Department of Education after hearing testimony and was intended to align state definitions with federal law and incorporate recommendations from a prior audit, including changing “functionally blind pupils” to “students with visual impairments.” Some members supported the changes as responsive to the hearing and audit, while others objected that the amendment was still confusing, had not fully addressed stakeholder concerns, and should wait for a more comprehensive special education audit. The discussion also referenced House Bill 754 and another amendment, but the transcript ends before final action on HB 699 is shown.

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• victim service organizations there are across Minnesota and how the funds will be distributed: whether equally
• Um, additionally, the equal division of the funds between 87 counties, the tribes, and the four large
• the way that this bill was crafted prior to the bill that we had before, uh, all the funds would be equally
• I mean, with some... the funds would be equally distributed the funds would be equally distributed to
• I think it was tied to the tax bill for public safety aid for local communities to spend however they

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• Those provisions are in article one aid.
• And in order to get some aid to our non-public schools, we created a grant.
• And in order to get some aid to our non-public schools, we created a grant.
• funding or approximately equal, because I want all children protected.
• My legislative aid, worked on this.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Gangs, terrorists, and those who aid and harbored them will be found and prosecuted to the fullest extent
• For every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction.
• President Trump fired the IG at USAID right after he published a report saying that funding cuts at AID
• Exactly the person responsible for oversight of AID was just fired yesterday without the required notice

Keywords: nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing

Summary: The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.

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• or overpayments, which the federal government would then verify, and that final percentage is what equals
• Coffin said they would like to be treated more as an equal partner because they are the receiving facilities
• , she said, the sending facilities have the largest voice, and they are asking to be treated as an equal
• that currently the sending facilities have the largest voice, and they are asking to be treated as an equal
• You do not identify a professional in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture that should be given equal

Bills: HB2180, HB2184, HB2188, HB2194, HB2206, HB2321, HB2322, HB2438, HB2442, HB2448, HB2727, HB2797

Keywords: appropriation, funding, University of Arizona, education, state budget, fetal death, funeral homes, informed consent, abortion, women's rights, medical assistance, emotional support, language acquisition, early intervention, hearing impairment, grant program, deaf education, health care, insurance claims, prior authorization

Summary: The Committee on Health and Human Services opened with remarks about shortening meeting times and then heard a JLBC presentation on the effects of H.R. 1 on SNAP. JLBC staff explained that H.R. 1 expands SNAP work requirements, raises the state share of SNAP administrative costs from 50% to 75% beginning in FY 2027, and could require Arizona to pay a share of benefits if its SNAP error rate exceeds 6%. JLBC estimated the administrative cost increase at about $33 million in FY 2027 and $44 million in FY 2028, and said a 2024 error rate of 8.8% could trigger about $139 million in state benefit costs under the new federal formula. The committee then considered HB 2797, which requires DES to regularly review data from other agencies to verify SNAP eligibility, post fraud and noncompliance data, and address out-of-state EBT purchases. Supporters said it would improve program integrity and help Arizona avoid federal cost-sharing penalties; the bill passed 7-5. The committee next heard HB 2180, which appropriates $2.5 million in FY 2027 to the University of Arizona for AZ REACH, a statewide hospital transfer coordination service. Supporters from rural hospitals and the health system described it as a useful, voluntary service that speeds transfers and reduces burden on physicians, while one health system representative asked for better operational coordination. The bill passed 11-1. HB 2184, as amended, would extend fetal death certificate filing requirements to fetal deaths at or before 20 weeks if requested by the mother and require notice of the option to transfer remains to a funeral home before an abortion. Supporters, including a mortuary owner and parents who had experienced miscarriages, said it would give grieving families dignity and closure; opponents raised concerns about reproductive rights and language in the bill. The committee adopted the Bliss amendment and passed the bill 7-4-1. HB 2188, as amended, created a Language Acquisition Grant Program for services to deaf or hard-of-hearing infants and toddlers. Supporters said it would streamline funding and preserve family choice among spoken language, ASL, or both, while an opponent argued the bill should more explicitly ensure equal access to ASL and Deaf Culture services; the bill passed 12-0. The committee also considered three more H.R. 1-related SNAP bills. HB 2442 would require able-bodied adults under 60 receiving SNAP to participate in an employment and training program unless exempt; supporters said it would connect recipients to work and training, and it passed 7-5. HB 2448 would bar DES from seeking work-requirement waivers or discretionary exemptions unless authorized by law; supporters said it would prevent broad waivers and improve employment outcomes, and it also passed 7-5. Finally, HB 2206 would require DES to reduce the SNAP payment error rate to 3% by 2030, submit annual progress reports, and face corrective action if targets are missed. Supporters said it would save taxpayer money and improve accountability, while opponents argued the target was too aggressive without more staff or funding and could strain DES; the bill was still under discussion at the end of the transcript.

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• Insurance plans are not always widely accepted in our communities; insurance coverage does not always equal
• We know of families across the nation who have undergone different circumstances. yet equally painful
• My name is Miriam Wacke and I serve as... for Equality Texas, the largest statewide organization for
• Let's commit to protecting all children equally and compassionately. Thank you.
• I am a former clerk and judicial aide for the 126th Court, which is our Child Protective Services Court

Bills: HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

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• I was previously clerk of the court and judicial aid for the 126 Family Court here in Travis County.
• And Miriam, OK, Miriam Lakey, is that Locke Lackey, uh, and I have you with Equality Texas and yourself
• My name is Miriam Lockey, and I serve as the government affairs director for Equality Texas, the largest
• I have you registered as representing Equality Texas in yourself, and you are against the bill.
• I'm the interim CEO of Equality Texas.

Bills: HB 2646, HB 3941, HB 5153, HB 5155, HB 5394, HB 1106, HB 426, HB 4529, HB 3984, HB 4273, HB 1097, HB 3940, HB 1941, HB 4377, HB 3153

Keywords: child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health

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• States Army veteran offered assistance, so Lieutenant Hopkins instructed him to retrieve the first aid
• Lieutenant Hopkins retrieved his first aid bag, and as additional law enforcement officers secured the
• 02:29:56.240> retrieved<02:29:56.560> his<02:29:56.800> first<02:29:56.960> aid
• <02:29:57.280> bag<02:29:57.920> and Hopkins retrieved his first aid bag and Hopkins
• retrieved his first aid bag and as<02:29:58.319> an<02:29:58.560> and<02:29:58.720>

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The Chair will alternate recognition between the parties, with time equally allocated between the parties
• sacrifices made in the name of equality sacrifices made in the name of equality and<00:31:39.120
• The rule provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking
• one hour of general debate equally one hour of general debate equally divided<02:24:12.960> and
• We should be a co-equal branch of government and our duty is not optional.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• We had two individuals appear for our equalization, county equalization, which also, if you remember
• At the state board of equalization, I have seen the state board of equalization allow a jurisdiction,
• And so I'm sure this county went to the tax equalizing. But would it be beneficial?
• And this is the tax equalization abstract.
• You do get into a situation where is it equal treatment to all property owners?

Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee met to begin its study of whether the content of the real estate tax statement should be revised to improve transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive from HB 1176 and the statutory requirements for tax statements, including required line items such as true and full value, mill levy, legislative tax relief, primary residence credit, legacy fund share, discounts for early payment, and special assessments. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statewide statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from NDACO, including auditors from McKenzie and Richland counties, described the full annual property tax timeline from budgeting through mailing final statements. They explained how counties gather budgets, calculate levies, verify taxable values, handle centrally assessed property, and prepare required notices and statements. They also said public attendance at budget hearings is generally very low, though the notices and statements generate some calls, mostly about whether attendance is required or why taxes are changing. Several members questioned the usefulness of the legislative tax relief line and the complexity of the 5% discount calculation, and county officials said the current process can be confusing and depends on manual data entry and coordination among counties, vendors, and taxing districts. The committee also discussed assessment frequency, valuation equalization, the 3% cap, and whether more frequent reassessment would reduce large jumps in taxable value. County officials said they try to use rotating reassessments and sales-ratio reviews to keep values within statutory tolerance, but staffing, training, and local market changes make the work difficult. NDACO staff estimated, based on a small county survey, that tax statement preparation and mailing costs average about 74 cents per statement, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing, and said HB 1176 added some mailing and administrative costs even if the tax statement itself did not change dramatically. Software vendors from CPT and Tyler then began presentations showing how their systems handle budgeting, valuation notices, tax statement generation, primary residence credit processing, and levy worksheets, emphasizing that many of the required calculations and reports are still manually entered or verified by county staff.

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• Equally difficult for constituents to seek support. Old districts are divided up.
• Now I'm waiting and trying to live for the promise that Texas made for equality and justice.
• Every vote should have an equal voice in our democracy.
• Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
• It's not about... equal representation.

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• We're seeing proposed cuts to local aid that was supposed to be funded with the taxes from cannabis.
• We're seeing proposed cuts to local aid We're seeing proposed cuts to local aid that<00:38:40.720
• be cut, to see see the local aid be cut, to see conversations<00:40:44.240> about<00:40:45.079
• In particular, of course, people living with HIV, AIDS, people struggling with pain issues, and those
• ,<00:44:10.319> people people living with HIV, AIDS, people people living with HIV, AIDS,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• infant and pediatric CPR and use of the automated external defibrillator, as well as pediatric first aid
• complete required pre-service training and thereafter keep their pediatric CPR, AED, and pediatric first aid
• So these numbers will not equal the total 1,700 responses we got because a large portion of our respondents
• went over this, but as a reminder, to be eligible for this program, a household must have an income equal
• To be eligible for this program, a household must have an income equal to or less than 150% of the state

Keywords: 908, all

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• But this is a system where I think it would trade equality because if you're at a lower income level,
• And it would create equality across the level. Be lower.
• And it would create equality across the board for people to pay or not pay for child care.
• They have to have CPR first aid training.
• They have to go through these trainings that we offer: first aid, recognition and reporting of child

Summary: The committee heard first from LFC staff on a brief about New Mexico’s universal child care expansion. Staff said child care assistance has clear benefits for parents and families, but LFC has not found evidence in New Mexico that it improves children’s educational outcomes; they argued pre-K is the better tool for that goal. The brief highlighted four concerns with universal access: an estimated annual cost of about $849.7 million, a sharp decline in registered homes, possible crowding out of lower-income families, and reduced access for children under age two. Staff also suggested possible mitigations such as prioritizing slots for low-income and at-risk families, reinstating sliding-scale co-pays, and tying quality improvements to workforce wages. Members raised questions about the cost estimate, funding sources, provider quality, and whether the data showed actual crowding out. Several lawmakers expressed support for child care generally but concern about the fiscal impact and whether universal access would divert resources from the families most in need. Others emphasized the importance of child care for workforce participation, rural communities, and family stability, and questioned how registered homes are counted and regulated. LFC staff clarified that the cost estimate was for child care assistance only, not the entire ECECD budget, and that the data showed declines in the share of lowest-income children and infants/toddlers served, though not causation. The ECECD secretary then presented the department’s response, saying universal child care is intended to complete a cradle-to-career system and that the department has already seen strong uptake, increased capacity, and rising workforce participation. She said 6,206 families were found eligible in the first month, the share of infants and toddlers served rose, and new provider applications and licensed slots increased after the November rollout. The department also emphasized wage increases, quality improvements, and a new wage scale/career lattice, while projecting a lower near-term cost than LFC’s estimate and requesting additional funding for child care, early pre-K, home visiting, workforce systems, and capacity-building. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided; the discussion was informational and focused on questions and testimony.

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• We divide it equally. Thank you.
• your handout is a diagram which shows the. for historical fees, prepaid wireless landline and equalization
• This exceptional item request would be fully funded through actual revenue collected by the equalization
• includes both criminal justice system-based advocates and community-based advocates to work together to aid
• These resources not only aid in recovery but also improve outcomes. survivors and increase engagement

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I think the other thing that's equally important is the idea of teacher credentialing in course approval
• I think they're of equal rigor, and in some instances, do I think it may be creating problems down the
• And Section J has our state aid funding formula. It has some average daily attendance.
• The law does require us to start withholding their foundation aid November 1st.
• So they have not received a state aid payment from November through April until they get those reports

Keywords: 908, all

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• I think the other thing that's equally important is the idea of teacher credentialing in course approval
• I think they're of equal rigor, and in some instances, do I think it may be creating problems down the
• And Section J has our state aid funding formula. It has some average daily attendance.
• The law does require us to start withholding their foundation aid November 1st.
• So they have not received a state aid payment from November through April until they get those reports

Summary: The committee met to hear presentations on dual credit programs from North Dakota higher education leaders, a school superintendent, and teachers. Valley City State University described its dual credit model, emphasizing quality control through annual teacher training, syllabus and outcomes alignment, faculty qualification review, school visits, and pathways aimed at the College Studies Certificate. Members asked about teacher employment, course scheduling, revenue, scholarships, and whether a centralized model might improve efficiency; VCSU said most instructors are K-12 employees, online offerings are still small, and centralization could weaken local relationships and choice. Lake Region State College similarly stressed access and partnerships, noting about half of its headcount is still in high school, with both online and face-to-face dual credit options, district reimbursement arrangements, and support for rural schools. Lake Region also said dual credit helps students who might not otherwise see themselves as college-bound, but reduced tuition can still be a barrier for some families. Fargo Public Schools reported continued growth in dual credit, with 50 courses offered in partnership with several NDUS institutions and a 12.61% increase in participation. The superintendent highlighted a growing education pathway, including students completing Introduction to Education and field experience, and said the district is exploring a grow-your-own teacher pipeline. He also raised concerns about inconsistent institutional processes, teacher credentialing requirements, and transfer clarity, arguing for more aligned statewide systems. In response to questions, he said AP and dual credit can coexist, with AP often better for highly selective out-of-state colleges and dual credit better for students targeting North Dakota institutions, and he described some use of Arizona State online courses in earlier rural partnerships but said Fargo is focused on local institutions. Two teachers then testified on the classroom perspective. A West Fargo anatomy and physiology teacher said dual credit has expanded access, lowered costs, and prepared students well, but agreed that foundational science courses may be more effective when taken later in high school to reduce knowledge loss before college. A Drake-Anamoose English teacher, who has taught dual credit for more than 20 years, said the program has supported many students who went on to a wide range of careers and emphasized that small rural schools rely on dual credit to provide opportunities they otherwise could not offer. No formal votes or actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.