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• For example, the health and teacher licensing division represents Minnesota's health-related licensing
• For example, the health and teacher licensing division represents Minnesota's health-related licensing
• For example, the health and teacher licensing division represents Minnesota's health-related licensing
• For example, the health and teacher licensing division represents Minnesota's health-related licensing
• state agencies and the National Guard state agencies and the National Guard when<00:09:38.399>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And what this bill does is it expands that to include replacement operator's licenses and replacement
• <00:14:34.000> uh<00:14:34.079> and<00:14:34.720> uh uh driver's licenses uh
• and uh uh driver's licenses uh and uh non-driver<00:14:35.760> identification<00:14:36.320>
• and replacement uh, uh, licenses and replacement uh, uh, learners<00:15:17.360> permits.
• <00:15:36.320> And license and uh learner's permit. And license and uh learner's permit.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• counties to adopt the use of electronic license plates and for intentionally obscuring a license plate
• with a cover or shield, and prohibiting the use of license plate flipping devices.
• counties to adopt the use of electronic license plates and for intentionally obscuring a license plate
• with a cover or shield, and prohibiting the use of license plate flipping devices.
• a license plate with a cover or shield, and prohibiting the use of license plate flipping devices.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Transportation and Culture heard testimony on several transportation-related bills. HB 1422, which would exempt certain community-based organizations providing transportation services from motor carrier law, drew support from the Department of Transportation, PUC, DLNR, Kauaʻi County, the Hōnaunau Initiative, and others; members asked about narrowing amendments to prevent unintended use, and the bill later advanced with amendments, including a three-year sunset. HB 1162, requiring motorcycle instruction permit applicants to complete a DOT-approved basic rider course, received support from DOT and Honolulu Customer Services; it advanced with amendments to address city and county concerns and to allow more implementation time. HB 1259, which would remove the need for an engineering study when reducing speed limits by up to 10 mph, had mixed testimony and was deferred for further discussion. HB 1260, establishing summer streets pilot programs for counties other than Oʻahu, drew support from DOT, DOH, UH, Hawaiʻi Appleseed, bicycling and public health groups, and individuals; DOH and others asked that Oʻahu be included, but the measure was deferred for later decision-making. HB 177, making civil ID cards free, had opposition from DOT and Honolulu Customer Services and support from health advocates; DOT said the program costs about $1.3 million annually and would need replacement funding, and the bill was deferred. HB 862, authorizing motor coaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services under certain conditions, received broad support from disability advocates, DOE-related entities, neighborhood boards, and private providers, with testimony emphasizing flexibility and accessibility; it was deferred. HB 667, requiring microchip scanning and reporting when deceased cats or dogs are removed from roadways, was supported by DOT, the Hawaiian Humane Society, and many animal groups and individuals, and was passed unamended. HB 960, increasing the cap on certain DOT capital investment contracts, and HB 228, authorizing electronic license plates and banning plate-obscuring devices and flipping devices, were both heard and then deferred. HB 1156, increasing the amount of special facility revenue bonds available for harbor improvements, received support from DOT, the Island Chamber of Commerce, Alakaʻi Energy, and the Harbor Users Group, and was passed unamended to Ways and Means.

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• We also need to pay security guards that we need to have on hand as well.
• And I was looking at this and said, gee, driver's license from another state.
• The ease of obtaining fake driver's licenses and IDs is well established.
• They show their Arizona driver's license and bring their Nevada utility bill with them.
• And then, within seven to ten business days, you will get that Real ID license.

Bills: AB534, AB562, AB595, AB597, AB600, SB74, SB226, SB422, SB488

Keywords: election reform, voter accessibility, conditional ballots, voter registration, mechanical voting systems, election audits, voter access grants, provisional ballot, voting technology, AB562, Nevada, Secretary of State, elections, elections management system, HAVA, Help America Vote Act, automatic voter registration, AVR, election technology, state appropriations

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• At DPS we take Homeland Security very, very seriously.
• by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
• Obviously, border security is on everyone's radar.
• Security Advisor.
• , a county jailer's license, a telecommunicator license, or a school marshal license.

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• to information rather than a license. to information rather than a license.
• license and certify that equipment. license and certify that equipment.
• A secondary is typically either a valid out-of-state license, a Social Security card, a W-2 with your
• transfer any licensing. transfer any licensing.
• c> card,<04:30:59.600> a state license, a social security card, a state license, a social

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing began with SB 12, which would let certain veterans who already qualify for a disabled veteran license plate use that VA disability determination to obtain a walking disability placard without having to undergo a second physical or submit additional proof. Senator Waters, the prime sponsor, said the bill was prompted by a constituent and would reduce redundant paperwork. Melinda Sims of United Spinal and Leo Pacquin of the State Veterans Advisory Committee both supported the bill, saying veterans already go through an extensive VA certification process and should not have to repeat it for the state. A DMV representative said the department had no known objection and explained that the change would let the placard travel with the veteran in another vehicle. The hearing on SB 12 was then closed. The committee then took up SB 40, which would allow safe boater education certificates to be completed and tested online, rather than requiring an in-person final exam. Representative Coker and Senator Tim Lang described the bill as a cleanup measure to make a COVID-era online process permanent and said it would improve convenience and keep more revenue in New Hampshire. Tom Praol, representing the vendor, said the state lost significant revenue when the online option ended and argued that online proctoring can verify identity and prevent cheating. The New Hampshire Marine Trades Association supported the bill, saying it would help boaters learn New Hampshire-specific laws and keep dollars in-state. The Department of Safety Marine Patrol was neutral: Captain Tim Dunlvy said the current system includes classroom and online coursework followed by an in-person proctored final exam, and he raised concerns about safety, exam integrity, and lower scores in computer-only testing, while noting New Hampshire’s strong boating safety record. Committee members asked about reciprocity, proctoring methods, costs, and crash data, but no vote was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• We're guarding against fraud, waste, and abuse concerns of MA providers.
• So we will get to licensing this team... Collective team worked really hard to put that in place.
• Do you look to see whether these providers are licensed in other areas?
• Like do you look to see are these providers licensed in other areas? Do they have other programs?
• licenses.

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• and strengthen our national security. and strengthen our national security.
• > protect<00:09:49.200> our Livestock bio security to protect our Livestock bio security
• <00:24:36.720> Specialist life of Iowa National Guard Specialist life of Iowa National Guard
• The security of our mobile networks and devices is paramount to American security overall.
• <03:30:05.520> and administering parts of the secure and administering parts of the secure

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Omade and Boye brought up about security cameras and dash cams.
• It really is trying to reform how we license plumbers. Rep.
• We create a sub-board with 11 members under the licensing board.
• Get a license until you reach this journeyman stage? That's correct.
• The license reciprocity still exists.

Bills: HR115, HR116, HR117, HR118, HR112, HR113, HR114, HCR51, HCR52, SCR18, SCR20, SB14, SB76, SB118, SB142, SB156, SB170, SB197, SB234, SB258, SB287, SB288, SB313, SB315, SB393, SB396, SB426, SB427, HCR7, HB76, HB84, HB132, HB181, HB210, HB250, HB265, HB275, HB291, HB322, HB342, HB457, HB475, HB477, HB486, HB616, HB635, HB639, HB690, HB740, HB757, HB761, HB766, HB774, HB808, HB855, HB866, HB872, HB883, HB886, HB903, HB949, HB962, HB996, HB1003, HB1036, HB1054, HB1071, HB1076, HB1078, HB1113, HB1132, HB1146, HB1232, HB1233, HR15, HR20, HCR14, HCR6, HCR19, HCR10, HR74, HCR26, HCR35, HB98, HB108, HB131, HB151, HB161, HB288, HB294, HB305, HB310, HB320, HB336, HB380, HB392, HB403, HB420, HB459, HB476, HB540, HB615, HB631, HB637, HB648, HB665, HB682, HB789, HB813, HB815, HB835, HB870, HB905, HB915, HB933, HB938, HB987, HB1040, HB51, HB82, HB143, HB145, HB160, HB180, HB192, HB393, HB430, HB445, HB506, HB515, HB521, HB565, HB590, HB614, HB638, HB670, HB672, HB685, HB692, HB752, HB773, HB781, HB799, HB860, HB874, HB887, HB917, HB937, HB956, HB965, HB972, HB977, HB982, HB1006, HB1010, HB1044, HB1072, HB1088, HB1179, HB1200, HB81, HB400, HB154, HB410, HB463, HB827, HB868, HB952, HB953, HB140, HB750, HB911, HB52, HB961, HB399, HB401, HB901, HB9, HB58, HB193, HB284, HB570, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB733

Keywords: Kappa Alpha Psi, fraternity, Louisiana, commemoration, community engagement, recognition, state championship, basketball, sports achievement, school commendation, commendation, athletics, team sports, youth, community recognition, water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee

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• "Yeah, I think one thing to know—we talk a lot about the potential for National Guard in Georgia.
• So, on the license plate reader question, absolutely, we should pass Steve Owen's bill right away.
• Many companies didn't know that the license that you have to work has an expiration date.
• It might be the license plate readers, for example.
• This legislature has done, you know, beginning with the driver’s license, driver’s licenses, and then

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held an informational hearing on responding to federal immigration enforcement in Massachusetts, with opening remarks from Sen. Liz Miranda and Rep. Bud Williams emphasizing fear in immigrant communities, recent ICE operations, and the need to learn from advocates and affected residents rather than debate individual bills. The hearing was organized around three topics: detention, arrests, and surveillance, with members repeatedly asking what the legislature can do to improve transparency, legal access, and oversight. On detention, Leah Hastings of Prisoners’ Legal Services said most people end up in ICE custody through contact with the criminal legal system and argued that state carceral systems are deeply intertwined with immigration enforcement. She described conditions at Plymouth County House of Correction and Burlington ICE holding as concerning, citing limited medical care, disability accommodations, solitary confinement, retaliatory transfers, and poor attorney access. Hastings said Massachusetts should reduce funding for sheriffs and the Department of Corrections, ban intergovernmental service agreements and 287(g) agreements, and invest instead in housing, treatment, and other community supports. Members also discussed ICE reimbursement, the immigrant legal defense fund, and the need for more immigration attorneys. On arrests and enforcement tactics, David Albright of JALSA said federal immigration enforcement has been expanded by major new funding and incentives, including higher payments for 287(g) and bed contracts, and he noted that most ICE detainees nationally do not have criminal records. He said Massachusetts has one 287(g) agreement with the Department of Corrections and one IGSA with Plymouth County, and that ICE also uses Burlington, Hanscom, and informal local collaboration in places such as Milford and Auburn. Danny Tampona of Neighbor to Neighbor and the LUCE Rapid Response Network described more than 10,000 hotline calls from 46 cities and towns, with arrests often involving masked agents, surveillance of workers and families, traffic stops, broken windows, and arrests at check-ins or schools; he said the network is concentrated in places including Everett, Chelsea, Lynn, New Bedford, Milford, Marlboro, Framingham, and Springfield. He urged legislation requiring clear identification for law enforcement, limits on surveillance technologies, and stronger legal defense resources. On surveillance, Joshua Dancoff of Citizens for Juvenile Justice argued that current state policies allow broad sharing of fingerprints and surveillance data with ICE, including through BRIC, the Massachusetts Fusion Center, and municipal police policies. He cited cases in Chelsea and Everett where children were taken from police custody into ICE custody and said many departments automatically share arrest fingerprints and other information with federal authorities. He recommended limiting fingerprint sharing, restricting surveillance databases and task-force participation, and curbing police and sheriff collaboration with ICE even where no formal 287(g) exists. Members and witnesses also discussed the need for more immigration lawyers, possible bar advocate-style funding for immigration defense, and legislative action to prevent further collaboration and deportation infrastructure.

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• So there is a secure site for that that is currently in operation.
• So your Virginia Guard is going... So your Virginia Guard is globally engaged right now.
• I, as your adjutant general, am on two secure calls a week with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
• I, as your adjutant general, I'm on two secure calls a week with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
• The other part that it is important to note is that your National Guard, your Virginia National Guard

Keywords: House Committee Room A, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• As we tend to revertible aircraft registration and license plate.
• House Bill 1040, National Guard Act due requirements. Military Affairs and Border Security.
• Military Affairs and Border Security. Assisted living hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
• Military Affairs and Border Security. Appropriations and Transportation and Technology.
• Military Affairs and Border Security. Appropriations and Transportation and Technology.

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened for the opening day of the second regular session of the 57th Legislature with prayer, presentation of colors, the pledge, and the national anthem, then recorded attendance and welcomed members and guests. Senate leadership reflected on the chamber’s prior session, emphasizing member-driven budgeting, committee authority, tax cuts, and a conservative agenda under divided government. The Senate also heard an opening-day address from Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller, who argued Arizona could reduce poverty by aligning education and workforce training with projected job growth, including expanded degree, online, apprenticeship, and technical programs, along with AI skills and neighborhood investment in west Phoenix. The body then handled organizational business. Members adopted a motion to simplify reading of bills and memorials, appointed a committee to notify the House and Governor that the Senate was organized, and received the House’s reciprocal notice that it was ready for business. Senators also introduced numerous guests, including family members, local officials, law enforcement leaders, education advocates, tribal leaders, and community representatives. Several members used their introductions to highlight policy interests such as victim rights, water, housing, public safety, education, and support for historic neighborhoods and tribal communities. The Senate adopted an amendment to Senate Rule 7A and then adopted the rules of the 57th Legislature as amended. It also approved committee assignments for standing and statutory committees, including Appropriations, Education, Finance, Government, Military Affairs and Border Security, Natural Resources, Rules, Legislative Council, Legislative Audit, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The chamber requested House consent to adjourn from January 15 to January 20, 2026, after completing its work. A long list of bills was introduced and assigned to committees, covering topics such as health care, education, public safety, elections, housing, water, immigration-related reporting, cryptocurrency, transportation, and other regulatory matters. The Senate then announced committee schedules and adjourned until January 14, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.

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• security.
• important as military security. important as military security.
• Securities Laws.
• high-risk illlquid private securities. high-risk illlquid private securities.
• national security.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Can I just do it under your license, right?
• of some sort now, whether it be a residential contractor's license or a home improvement license.
• Well, even the licensee, even the person with the license...
• Well, people with the license would then be on the Board of Contractors' licensing page so people could
• This bill only restricts license-compliant local contractors.

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 267, which would change the membership rules for the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors by adjusting appointment qualifications, term limits, and nomination procedures. Vice Chair Thomas explained the bill was meant to address the lack of nominations from existing entities and to allow the governor more flexibility, especially in smaller districts. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported HB 267 favorably. The committee then considered House Bill 478 on utility overcharge reimbursements. The bill, as amended, requires utilities to clearly label reimbursements on customer bills and sets a deadline for issuing refunds. After discussion with the Public Service Commission and utility representatives, the committee changed the reimbursement timeline from 45 days to 90 days and clarified that the bill would not interfere with larger settlement or regulatory credits. HB 478 was then reported favorably as amended. The longest discussion centered on House Bill 924, a consumer protection measure aimed at contractors who solicit residential property owners after declared disasters. The author said the bill was intended to curb predatory storm-chasing and fraudulent insurance-related practices, while still allowing emergency mitigation work. The committee adopted technical amendments and then a conceptual amendment shortening the catastrophe response period from six months to 30 days. Testimony was split: the Insurance Commissioner and some roofing industry witnesses supported the bill as a way to deter fraud, while other contractors argued it would hurt small businesses, limit legitimate door-to-door work, and not solve enforcement problems. The bill remained under consideration after extensive testimony and public comment.

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• <00:20:57.120> their their job and and securing their their job and and securing their communities
• have proper guard have proper guard rails<00:42:09.520> uh<00:42:09.839> so<00:42:
• Senate File 2120 will secure stable, evidence-based community supervision programs.
• supervision Senate file 2120 will secure supervision Senate file 2120 will secure stable<01:52:35.880
• <01:58:47.040> attorneys of this committee are licensed attorneys of this committee are licensed

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• SB 1013, Automated License Plate Recognition Systems.
• SB 1013, Automated License Plate Recognition Systems.
• SB 1025, Office of Food and Security and Affordability.
• SB 1203, Security Services. The motion is due pass.
• guards.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Committee met for a suspense-file hearing, which the chair noted was vote-only with no public testimony. The committee moved quickly through a large number of bills, mostly Senate bills with a few Assembly measures at the end, and repeatedly announced amendments that narrowed scope, made bills contingent on appropriation, removed certain provisions, or otherwise reduced fiscal impact. Topics covered included wildfire resilience and recovery, housing and homelessness, energy and utilities, health care and Medi-Cal, education, criminal justice, elections, labor and workforce issues, transportation, environmental regulation, insurance, privacy and technology, and several public safety measures. Most bills were approved, many on unanimous 7-0 votes or 5-0/6-0 votes, while a substantial number passed on 5-2 or 5-1 votes with Republicans generally voting no. A few measures drew more specific discussion: Senator Richardson said he would vote for SB 1203 on security services but expressed concern that it would impose different and doubled training requirements compared with last year’s law; SB 904 on wildfire recovery passed 6-1; SB 1135 on the California Wildfire Coexistence Act passed 6-1; and SB 1241 on skilled and trained workforce requirements passed 6-1 after amendments. The committee also took a reconsideration vote on one previously favorable action, which passed 5-0. No testimony was taken and no bills were held for further discussion during the hearing; the chair repeatedly noted that items not called were held under submission. At the end of the meeting, the committee announced that results would be posted online and that addendum analyses would follow for amended bills, then adjourned.

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• cfius to to mitigate National Security cfius to to mitigate National Security concerns<00:34:25.440
• fomenting spurious National Security fomenting spurious National Security anxieties<00:38:55.760
• <01:13:25.239> ing Security asset critical to security ing Security asset critical to security
• Coast Guard.
• <01:47:42.679> issue Department of Homeland Security issue Department of Homeland Security

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• By promoting justice, this committee seeks to create a secure environment where Texans can thrive and
• Most everyone knows that we make license plates, but we made a little over 10 million license plates
• I think that we need to make sure that we only hire Americans to guard our prisons.
• Uh, we do work closely with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
• Until 2023 we were responsible for 10 secure facilities here in the state of Texas.

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• licensed drillers and New Hampshire licensed pump installers for water supply wells.
• licensed drillers and New Hampshire licensed pump installers for water supply wells.
• a license is established in their rules. a license is established in their rules.
• a specific group of licenses here? a specific group of licenses here?
• license, and there's not a license for radon either.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• rails and I I favor of hearing guard rails and I I sort<00:42:13.359> of<00:42:13.520> I
• <00:52:45.280> So,<00:52:45.520> with the licensing requirements.
• So, with the licensing requirements.
• holder with discovery reports license holder with discovery reports and<00:57:23.960> documents
• we have with this bill is that the guard we have with this bill is that the guard rails<01:03:03.599

Keywords: 1191, senate, all