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• preparation programs.
• <00:43:17.359> It's a new status that says license. It's a new status that says license.
• these programs provide specialized these programs provide specialized education<01:35:08.080>
• that's used for these programs. that's used for these programs.
• And so license holders, right?

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• judge sentenced them to a substance abuse treatment program, or it was a pro-voted program.
• Our agency has a robust inventory of programs, whether there be education or various programs to keep
• We see that happening, and we see people getting a peace officer license, a government license, with
• They have the reserve license.
• They have the reserve license.

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• SB 624 on batterers' intervention program activities.
• ' intervention programs are very near and dear to our hearts.
• Vehicle registrations and dealer manufacturing licensing, driver's licenses, and ID cards, and private
• to get a Florida CPA license.
• to get a Florida CPA license.

Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and took up a long agenda of bills, most of which were reported favorably. Early measures included CS/SB 62 on candidate qualification, which would allow qualified candidates or political parties to sue over violations of party-affiliation qualification requirements, and CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Raynor Act, which would clarify resistance-to-officer language and impose a mandatory life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer. SB 156 drew strong support from the City of Daytona Beach and law enforcement groups, while the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers opposed parts of it, arguing the bill removed existing limits on force and erased sentencing distinctions. The committee also approved several open-government sunset review bills, including CS/SB 7014, SB 7016, CS/SB 7012, SB 7000, SB 7002, SB 7004, SB 7006, and SB 7008, all of which extend or preserve public records or meeting exemptions for topics such as social media investigations, small business loan records, motor vehicle enforcement records, emergency shelter information, military affairs records, conviction integrity unit materials, Public Service Commission proceedings, and Gaming Control Commission records. The committee also approved SB 624, allowing batterers’ intervention programs to offer optional faith-based activities, with supporters saying faith-based counseling can help reduce domestic violence and opponents not appearing in the excerpt. HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands was reported favorably after supporters from the Florida Chamber and Associated Industries backed the bill, which limits strict liability claims involving natural geological substances on former phosphate mines but not phosphogypsum stacks. CS/SB 48 on housing, as amended, would require local governments to allow accessory dwelling units, limit certain local barriers, and extend housing incentives; it drew broad support from housing, business, real estate, and advocacy groups. SB 288 on rural electric cooperatives, CS/SB 364 on CPA licensure modernization, SB 292 on public records protection for appellate court clerks, CS/SB 296 and CS/SB 298 on domestic and dating violence protections and related public records exemptions, and SB 386 on farm equipment warranty protections were also reported favorably, generally with supportive testimony from affected industries, advocacy groups, or public safety stakeholders. Later, the committee approved SB 168 expanding public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increase penalties and enforcement tools. It also heard but temporarily postponed CS/CS/SB 290 on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services after the chair allowed public testimony because many stakeholders had traveled to attend; one opponent, a longtime builder, argued the bill could criminalize contractors who withhold payment for deficient subcontractor work. The meeting concluded with members recording additional votes on selected bills and then adjourning.

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• when a program awards for the program when a program spending<00:16:05.839> deficit<00:16:06.240
• programs, from horseshoeing programs to doctorate-level engineering programs.
• How does licensing and registration conduct oversight and assess program quality of the out-of-state
• supplemental assistance grant program. supplemental assistance grant program.
• through all financial aid programs. through all financial aid programs.

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• We say how many licenses are there?
• Our domestic violence programs are at capacity.
• My name is Logan Howard, a Licensed Master Social Worker.
• So there's a two-year provisional license, Mr.
• -based residency program before they can become licensed here.

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• and the license plate that supports the program all together.
• <03:25:31.520> that program and the license plate that program and the license plate that
• But um it sounds like that kind of a program works for um after someone has a license.
• But um it sounds like that kind of a program works for um after someone has a license.
• just driver licensing program and and just driver licensing program and and just hearing<04:12:54.160

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Current law does not allow the restaurant Licensing plates for antique automobiles.
• H. 3699 would create a vehicle collector license plate overseen by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
• And it's many states just have real license plates.
• Many states just have rear license plates.
• technical training, as well as an adult education evening program.

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a public hearing on a wide range of bills and topics, including impaired driving, antique and collector vehicles, roadway maintenance, homelessness-related identification cards, a pedestrian tunnel for Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, a bridge naming in Sandwich, historic route designations, and litter prevention. The chairs outlined the hearing process, including three-minute limits for individuals and seven minutes for panels, and noted that elected officials would be taken out of turn. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee heard testimony and then adjourned. On impaired driving, Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan and tow lot operator Chris Nolan supported a bill creating a 12-hour tow-yard hold for vehicles involved in drug-impaired incidents, similar to the existing alcohol-related hold. On transportation infrastructure and road safety, Representative Howitt testified for several bills requiring reflective tape on temporary loads, restoring road markings after utility work, requiring roadway restoration after excavation, and improving reporting on roadway damage after crashes. AAA Northeast supported bills expanding the distracted driving law to cover video recording while driving, while noting it preferred the offense remain a primary offense. Several witnesses testified in support of bills affecting vehicle enthusiasts, including restoring year-of-manufacture plates for antique vehicles, creating a single rear collector plate, and changing antique vehicle inspection rules. Another major topic was H. 3750/S. 2399, which would provide no-fee state IDs and flexible residency documentation for youth and adults experiencing homelessness; supporters included the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, social workers, city officials, and people with lived experience, all emphasizing that lack of ID blocks access to housing, jobs, health care, and other services. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2414, authorizing a tunnel connecting the north and south campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School, with school leaders and students citing safety, accessibility, and traffic concerns. Finally, the committee heard emotional testimony for H. 4374 to name the Quaker Meeting House Road overpass in Sandwich for Staff Sergeant Raymond G. Torville, and testimony for a resolve creating a roadside litter prevention and cleanup task force.

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• So the reason why MFA is overseeing this program is they are the leaders of our residential lending program
• This is really a very innovative program.
• They provide loans and funding for all types of housing programs, usually for affordable housing programs
• So, Representative, I would like your program.
• This is a recruit—this is not an affordable housing program, and Not an affordable housing program, and

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• Modeled after successful legislation and a program that's been implemented in the state of Nebraska,
• It is licensed police officers, the dependents of licensed officers, and the dependents of police officers
• It is licensed police officers, the dependents of licensed officers, and the dependents of police officers
• And it has to go to a degree or program related to law enforcement or criminal justice.
• You mentioned the program is modeled after something in Nebraska.

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• <00:01:16.479> and bit of a change to the program and bit of a change to the program and there's
• see is a way to take the ebike program see is a way to take the ebike program and<00:02:28.800><
• And it want on a state waiver program.
• license plate or obtaining new license license plate or obtaining new license plate<00:42:25.280
• increased mental health programs. increased mental health programs.

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• So all of our programs are geared towards achieving these long-term outcomes.
• Have fidelity over the actual program.
• We heard, you know, about the grow program and what if Suu is you know, about the grow program and what
• And and we are actively working towards the licensing process to bring more facilities and programs online
• The timeframe for licensing any facility can vary by the facility.

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• The driver's license division...
• The driver's license division provides identification, licensing, and driver record management services
• program.
• If you need a Microsoft license or an Adobe license, you consume the license.
• You consume the license... ...a Microsoft license or an Adobe license.

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• <00:30:50.960> for<00:30:51.080> example approve licenses for example approve licenses
• <00:32:52.960> veterinary and that's a licensed veterinary and that's a licensed veterinary
• Today we have more professional licenses Today we have more professional licenses that<00:36:45.240
• They administer the SNAP program. They administer the SNAP program.
• , related to administering these programs, related to administering these programs, particularly<

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The chamber received Senate messages announcing a joint convention for the governor’s message and transmitting Senate Files 1251, 3769, and 3868. The House also introduced House Files 4868 through 4933 and adopted committee reports and comparison report motions without objection. The Rules Committee placed several bills on the calendar and required pre-filing of amendments for specified measures. On the calendar, the House passed Senate File 3602, which enacts the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act and expands electronic signing to estate planning documents beyond wills. Supporters said it would help people who are homebound, hospitalized, or in rural areas and reduce uncertainty for banks and hospitals about electronically signed powers of attorney and health care directives. The bill passed 134-0. The House also passed House File 3516, a Board of Dentistry policy bill that updates licensure language, allows retired dentists to serve low-income uninsured patients, and increases the number of dental hygienists a dentist may collaborate with from four to eight; it passed 134-0. The House then passed House File 3528, a technical barbering bill that reduces training and retesting burdens, gives the board more testing flexibility, repeals duplicative rules, clarifies that waxing is not barbering, and makes other fee and registration changes; it passed 134-0. House File 3718, updating veterinary medicine and veterinary technology statutes, was amended to restore board seal language and then passed 134-0 as amended. Supporters said it modernizes definitions and standards, recognizes licensed veterinary technicians, and may help address veterinary shortages, especially in greater Minnesota. Finally, the House passed Senate File 3402, which broadens who may serve as a medical consultant for Community Health Boards to include additional licensed professionals such as DOs, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses; it passed 134-0. The chamber also considered several motions to move bills between committees, including referrals involving veterans, education, health, and psilocybin-related legislation. A motion to suspend the rules for House File 4487 was presented, and the bill was described as providing a one-time $1 billion property tax rebate or credit, but the transcript cuts off during extended debate on that motion before any final disposition is shown.

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• That includes licensing.
• Okay, so primarily what we're doing with this program is pulling the asbestos out of the program, is
• We're licensing the entities that perform that work.
• They receive that license from us.
• that program in the last three years, if I am correct.

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• . licenses. licenses.
• license. renewal or duplicate driver's license.
• first driver's license. first driver's license.
• on the driver's license. on the driver's license.
• . license. license.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a guest vocalist, and the Pledge of Allegiance before moving into routine business. Members first recognized several special guests and school groups, including championship teams from Simpson County Academy, New Albany High School, Tougaloo College, Madison-Richland Academy, East Rankin Academy, Morton High School, and others, along with honorees such as Dr. Katrina Cox, Pamela Moody, Joe Helen Joey Walker, and Jimmy Carr. The chamber also noted a prior resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Victor Dixon and the Copiah County Ministerial Alliance, and Dr. Dixon led the opening prayer. On the calendar, the House adopted a conference report on House Bill 1752 dealing with judicial salaries. The report set new salary amounts for state court judges effective January 1, 2027, froze district attorney salary increases until January 1, 2028, and then tied DAs to 95% of circuit and chancery judges’ pay. It also removed mandatory raise language for judges and county court judges, and members briefly discussed the broader issue of legislative compensation. The report passed 115-2. The House then adopted a conference report on House Bill 377, the missing persons bill, which clarified definitions, added forensic genetic genealogy testing provisions, and set timelines for law enforcement to enter credible missing-person reports into NamUs and NCIC. That report passed 120-0. The chamber also adopted a conference report on House Bill 525, changing the penalty for sexual battery in a position of trust or authority from a 0-to-30-year range to a 5-to-30-year range; it passed 112-0. Later, the House adopted a conference report on House Bill 925 after removing veto-message language, and adopted another conference report on House Bill 939 combining a low-sat repealer change and a fire truck acquisition program that creates a Fire Equipment Fund supported by recurring black tag revenue. The House also approved unanimous-consent amendments to Senate Bill 3105 and recommitted Senate Bill 2747 for further work.

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• licensing and and contracting piece. licensing and and contracting piece.
• who wanted to get rid of licensure programs, and asked what happens as licenses and certificates change
• who wanted to get rid of licensure programs, and asked what happens as licenses and certificates change
• <03:09:49.840> licenses<03:09:50.240> for licenses, all the asbestous licenses for licenses
• would is what what programs specifically would need<03:41:34.319> a<03:41:34.640> licensed<

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• <00:21:43.919> licensing<00:21:44.559> fee services paid for through licensing fee
• This is chapter 245D provider licensing compliance education and conditional licensing modifications.
• 943 is the parentto parent program 943 is the parentto parent program grant.<00:31:49.039> On
• . program. program.
• think it's a really workable program. think it's a really workable program.

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Summary: Members met to review a budget bill agreement using a nonpartisan spreadsheet and summary materials. Chairs and members thanked fiscal, research, revisers, and agency staff for the collaborative process, noting the bill had been difficult and that the final product reflected compromise. The chair also said only minor technical changes were expected before final enactment, and the spreadsheet walkthrough was then turned over to fiscal staff. Fiscal staff explained that the agreement met the overall budget target and walked through major human services provisions. Key items included nursing facility payment changes, including a phased PDPM change, APS inflation, modified single-bed incentives, and a CPI-U capped payment cap; a nursing facility surcharge; workforce standards board rule costs; continuation of certain nursing facility property tax rates; regulation of for-profit acquisitions of nursing homes and assisted living facilities; repurposing assisted living special project funds; funding the SEIU self-directed worker agreement; CFSS reimbursement in acute care hospital settings; and multiple disability waiver rate and authorization changes, including CPI-U inflation caps, waiver authorization reforms, and a waiver reimagined advisory task force. The agreement also included family residential service rate increases, a temporary extension of customized living disproportionate share payments, tribal eligibility for targeted case management, positive supports training changes, out-of-home respite modifications, swimming lessons as an allowable service for certain children with disabilities, a provisional EID provider license, and program integrity services funded by licensing fee increases. Additional provisions covered MinnChoices studies and assumed savings, behavioral health fund changes, substance use disorder treatment billing and rate changes, supportive recovery housing, housing support supplemental rates for specific providers, disability determinations, enteral nutrition payment timing, temporary funding for Boundary Waters Care Center, several one-time human services grants, senior nutrition funding, and grant reductions and extensions. No formal vote was described in the transcript; the discussion focused on explaining the agreement and its fiscal effects.

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• And by the way, I am a licensed CPA. I just don't make money out of that my license anymore.
• with substantially similar license, licensing standards.
• House Bill 11 directs relevant licensing agencies to adopt professional license reciprocity measures
• Uh, my research, the state occupational licensing index, we look at 248 occupations that are licensed
• Uh, certainly no action on license portability or the ability for individuals to bring their licenses

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• We developed a training program specifically for the restaurant delivery licenses.
• On phase two, we rechecked all of the licenses to see what our efficacy was in the training program.
• So, a very successful program, from six violations to zero, and even more licenses that could have potentially
• The way our direct shipping program works in the state right now, it is the license permits are tiered
• The way our direct shipping program works in the state right now, the license permits are tiered based

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• It's a great program.
• It's a great program.
• Um, it's a great program.
• It's a great program.
• So, with this program, eligible applicants include any licensed service who can prove an operational

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