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• Can you help me understand the difference between exceptional child and gifted child?
• Exceptional student is a student with disabilities as well as a student in gifted education.
• Twice exceptional students, those who are both gifted and have disabilities, are not a niche population
• Twice exceptional students, those who are both gifted and have disabilities are not a niche population
• So we just call them twice exceptional. That's all they got, Mr. Chair. Thank you very much.

Bills: SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83

Keywords: special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP, individualized education program, students with disabilities, IDEA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, dyslexia, dyslexia screening, structured literacy, reading intervention, multilayered system of supports, MTSS, student assistance team, free appropriate public education, FAPE, special education compliance, charter schools

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• And I think we have to be very, very careful on creating laws that are riddled with exceptions of who
• <00:34:19.919> to there's not going to be an exception to there's not going to be an exception
• :34:29.520> with creating laws that are riddled with creating laws that are riddled with exceptions
• of who the law does and does exceptions of who the law does and does not<00:34:32.320> apply<
• in that said this crime an exception in that said this crime won't<00:39:04.240> apply<00:39:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But it does have an exception in there also, which is Prohibiting flags that might incite violence or
• So the current law in Minnesota, it's been this way for quite some time, makes an exception for the United
• Under the bill by Representative Witty makes a very modest expansion of the exception.
• The statute that made the exception for the U.S. and Minnesota flags was passed some time ago.
• also fear that the in the future, if if that's the approach we take that in the future were the exception

Bills: HF2185, HF1849, HF3719, HF3721, HF3845, HF3720

Keywords: flag display, residential property rights, homeowners association, HOA, covenants, restrictive covenant, deed restriction, subdivision regulation, local ordinance, rental agreement, property rights, patriotic display, United States flag, Minnesota flag, POW/MIA flag, military flags, armed forces flag, Blue Star flag, Gold Star flag, common interest community

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• child count um there's uh exceptional child count um there's also<00:09:19.680> factors<00:09
• Exceptional child count is one that we admittedly really have a hard time predicting.
• And also, too, if you see on the screen with the exceptional child count, for example, low-incidence
• Exceptional child, which is obviously what I would say is the most expensive one on there, $22.1 million
• is obviously exceptional child which is obviously what<00:17:01.440> I<00:17:01.560> would

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development received a presentation from Kentucky Department of Education officials on the final SEEK estimate for fiscal year 2025. Commissioner Robbie Fletcher, Matt Ross, and Chay Ritter explained that SEEK is developed through a consensus process with the Office of the State Budget Director using multiple models and district-level inputs, and that the estimate is a projection made well before actual data are available. They emphasized that the discussion was separate from the pending education-funding lawsuit and described SEEK as one part of a much larger K-12 budget picture. The presenters said the current SEEK estimate shows a statutory shortfall of about $14.7 million, or roughly 0.53% of the appropriation, with additional optional items that could bring the total to about $40.5 million if funds are available. They noted that prior years have sometimes produced excess funds, which are redirected according to budget language rather than automatically flowing back through SEEK. They also reviewed the main drivers of the estimate, including property assessments, average daily attendance, free lunch counts, exceptional child counts, home hospital, and limited English proficiency, and said property assessments have been especially volatile while exceptional child counts and ELL populations are difficult to predict. Members asked about why the estimate missed on some categories, especially special education and ELL, and whether district-level changes were being monitored closely enough. The presenters said KDE does monitor special education counts and will review larger districts and districts with unusual growth, and they acknowledged that exceptional child growth has been hard to forecast. Representative Bojanowski asked about the Cloverport virtual school, and staff said its growth was much larger than projected and accounted for a significant portion of the shortfall. Members also discussed the impact of property value growth, population shifts, illness, and legislative changes on SEEK projections. No vote or formal action was taken, and the meeting ended after questions and discussion.

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• All of them except Grandpa went to Kalani High School, and they are accompanied today by our office manager
• <00:02:20.240> went<00:02:20.480> to All of them except Grandpa went to All of them
• except Grandpa went to Kalani<00:02:20.960> High<00:02:21.120> School,<00:02:21.760>
• This year, Elise's exceptional dedication and impact have been recognized with two prestigious honors
• impact<00:07:33.840> have exceptional dedication and impact have exceptional dedication

Bills: HB1166, HB389, HB644, HB1509, HB1692, HB1842, HB1878, HB1926, HB1949, HB2116, HB2581

Keywords: HB1166, automated speed enforcement, speed cameras, traffic enforcement, road safety, traffic safety, Department of Transportation, state highway fund, special fund, appropriation, fiscal year 2026-2027, camera enforcement, speeding citations, automated traffic enforcement, highway safety, HB389, uncrewed aircraft, drone, drones, UAS

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• And so those currently involve basically things like DWI third, pretty much almost any offense except
• Those are exceptions where they cannot probate. So, sorry, I should have been clear on that.
• So you're saying that's one of the exceptions? Those are the exceptions.
• But currently, your exceptions are going to be murder, indecency with a child; there's a litany of them
• The second box is the exceptions. Yes, ma'am. And I apologize for the...

Bills: HB1482, HB2017, HB2103, HB2341, HB2756

Keywords: community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation

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• Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Operations Flight for their exceptional
• Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Operations Flight for their exceptional
• medical operations flight<00:20:33.760> for<00:20:33.960> their<00:20:34.159> exceptional
• <00:20:34.679> service<00:20:35.400> in flight for their exceptional service in flight
• for their exceptional service in supporting<00:20:35.919> the<00:20:36.039> survivors<

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House was called to order with 47 members present. After the journal reading was deferred and there were no messages from the Governor or Senate communications, members offered several introductions recognizing visiting guests, including tourism and hospitality representatives, Kahakai Elementary School students and staff from Kona, a Portuguese delegation from the Luso American Development Foundation, and other constituents and aides. The chamber then moved to floor presentations. House Resolution No. 84 was presented, commending the United States Air Force Reserve Command 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Medical Operations Flight for humanitarian service providing mental health support after the Maui wildfires. Representative Perck moved adoption, Representative Cochran seconded, and the resolution was read into the record describing the unit’s work with state and nonprofit partners to distribute supplies and support survivors’ emotional recovery. The House adopted the resolution by voice vote, and the motion carried. Following the presentation, the House recessed briefly so members could congratulate the honorees. When the House returned, there were no resolutions for action, and announcements included the Women’s Legislative Caucus Easter basket drive, recognition of Hawaii Iron Workers Stabilization Fund visitors, birthday greetings, and a reminder that substantive resolutions were due by 6:00 p.m. The House then voted to keep the journal open until 6:00 p.m. for resolution introductions and adjourned into recess until 12:00 noon Monday.

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• to look at where it says no animal shall be confiscated unless a person is charged on this section except
• They would like to see that part stricken except when there is probable cause, imminent danger.
• <00:04:55.120> when charged on this se section except when charged on this se section except
• Except when there word imminent danger.
• under the se section under the exception under the se section except<01:12:47.679> when<01:12

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• public is uh the rate exception piece. public is uh the rate exception piece.
• <00:05:21.199> piece because when this the exception piece because when this the exception
• Yes. that we provide under the rate exception that we provide under the rate exception goes<00:12:07.680
• particularly with the rate exception particularly with the rate exception piece.<00:15:48.720>
• , who's requesting those rate exceptions, who's requesting those rate exceptions, what<00:15:53.600

Bills: HF2433, HF2434

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• Unanimous consent to excuse Senator Charlie until she returns to the chamber except for the purposes
• Uh, please, unanimous consent to excuse Senator Tobiasson from the chamber until she returns or except
• Unanimous consent to excuse Senator Figueroa until she returns to the chamber, except for the purposes
• , and those exceptions include indigent and sick persons, which this doesn't qualify for that.
• The records show the roll has been called and all those present voted in the affirmative except those

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• That is the end of almost every regulation except for a few.
• for a few we will regulation except for a few we will Circle<00:27:07.240> back<00:27:07.520>
• The amended after-comments version deletes the exception for non-member deposits of public funds from
• The amended after-comments version deletes the exception for non-member deposits of public funds from
• If there's one exception made allowing credit unions to accept non-member deposits, this is going to

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a long agenda of administrative regulations, most of which were advanced with staff-suggested amendments and no objection. Early items included the Kentucky Public Pension Authority’s 105 KAR 1:451, which updates reporting language and adds the contractor wizard for certain employers, and a large package of Board of Veterinary Examiners regulations that revise fees, facility and AHP registration requirements, continuing education, liability, and practice rules. The Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology’s compact-related regulation and the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors’ complaint and compact rules were also reviewed and approved with amendments, along with fish and wildlife rules affecting elk hunting, youth deer season length, bear-dog approvals, and foxhound enclosure permits. The committee also approved transportation, education, workplace standards, horse racing, and several health and human services regulations, including Medicaid waiver reimbursement updates and a child care regulation that sends certain large claims to the Office of Inspector General for review. Several agencies briefly explained their regulations when members asked questions. Fish and Wildlife said the elk population is strong and the baiting change is intended to support harvest monitoring and fair chase, while the longer youth deer season was meant to give young hunters more opportunity. The Department of Community-Based Services said the $10,000 and $5,000 claim thresholds were meant to clarify rare cases involving possible fraud or unresolved recoupment issues. The Department of Financial Institutions’ 808 KAR 5:305 drew the most discussion: it would allow certain state-chartered credit unions with a low-income designation to participate in federal programs, including limited non-member deposits and supplemental capital, but the regulation was deferred again amid continued discussions. The Kentucky Bankers Association testified against the credit union regulation, arguing that allowing non-member deposits conflicts with existing statute limiting credit union deposits to members and other credit unions, and that an administrative regulation cannot override that statutory restriction. Committee members heard the agency’s explanation that the proposal is intended to help underserved communities and that the non-member deposit authority would be limited, but no final action was taken because the item was deferred. The meeting otherwise concluded with the remaining regulations being called, discussed briefly, and approved or advanced without objection.

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• the 1,000-pound animal broke through the ice in the middle of the pit and was completely submerged except
• Except as otherwise provided in the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act, in committee
• It does not include salary, wages, or compensation, except as otherwise provided.
• Parental leave may not be used more than 240 hours in a single 12-month period, subject to exceptions
• The bill provides exceptions for certain electrical work performed for a parent, grandparent, sibling

Bills: LB764, LB815A, LB839, LB888, LB955, LB972A, LB1029, LB1087, LB1091, LB1126A, LB1181A, LB1237A, LB1261A, LB304A, LB762, LB889, LB929, LB966, LB1022, LB1187, LR508

Keywords: law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill

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• years his junior is punishable by a fine authorized by statute up to twice that authorized otherwise, except
• <00:02:35.599> So except as provided in subsection C.
• So except as provided in subsection C.
• <00:10:48.720> as<00:10:49.040> provided except as provided except as provided to<00:10
• So I think we're moving which section we're talking about, the except as provided.

Bills: SF0009

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, minors, drug distribution, enhanced penalties, 916, all

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• This section sets limits on rate exceptions and creates new criteria for what rate exceptions can be
• Rate exceptions were established to support individuals with exceptional needs.
• Rate exceptions were requested for.
• /c> of rate exceptions is not person- of rate exceptions is not person- centered<01:36:08.320> and
• Um, for this<02:13:56.000> rate<02:13:56.320> exception, this rate exception, this rate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• . exception. exception.
• except as provided in subsection B. except as provided in subsection B.
• This prohibits, with certain exceptions, the use of facial coverings and requires visual identification
• This prohibits,<00:32:25.040> with<00:32:25.240> certain<00:32:25.520> exceptions,
• c><00:32:26.040> the prohibits, with certain exceptions, the prohibits, with certain exceptions

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee took up a large decision-making agenda and adopted most measures, often with technical or clarifying amendments. Bills addressed wildlife habitat conservation plans, civil identification cards for 16- and 17-year-olds, electronic and mail voting for associations, remedies for unauthorized disclosure of intimate images, traffic safety around stationary vehicles and pickup truck passengers, expedited permitting for housing for people with disabilities, rainwater catchment systems, EMS advisory committee membership, social media account deletion, limits on immigration-enforcement cooperation, prompt payment rules for professional solicitors, fetal death vital statistics, protections for gender-affirming care, passenger ropeways, law-enforcement facial coverings and immigration-related detention, domestic violence, health care facility access, guardianship record sealing, child protective proceedings, remote driver’s license hearings, disposable vaping products, dog attacks, insurance premium increase explanations, the DOE harm-to-student registry, Hawaiian Homes lease succession, EMS law modernization, hoisting machine regulation, release on recognizance, language interpretation rules, civil asset forfeiture for fireworks offenses, and assisted community treatment. Several bills were deferred, including HB 1897, HB 1957, HB 2121, and HB 2324, while HB 1957 was deferred indefinitely. Most measures were adopted without recorded opposition, though HB 1875 and HB 1961 drew no votes from Vice Chair Gabbard, and HB 2413 was adopted with reservations. A number of bills received substantive amendment instructions. HB 1682 was amended with committee report language noting concerns about departing from the model act. HB 1768 and HB 1886 were revised to narrow or clarify immigration-enforcement restrictions and law-enforcement identification and facial-covering provisions, including plainclothes and undercover exceptions, a narrower civil immigration arrest/detention offense, and savings clauses. HB 2540 received extensive amendments to convert policy language into mandatory terms, refine facial-covering and identification rules, align criminal and policy exemptions, narrow immigration-related offenses, and clarify the definition of law enforcement agency. HB 2413 was amended to define violent offenses, change written findings to oral findings on the record, limit reconsideration of bail, and restrict who may request sanctions or financial conditions. Other amendments included technical fixes, bad-date corrections, severability clauses, and chapter-consistency changes. The committee also heard a joint Education/Judiciary item, SCR 105 and SR 99, urging the Department of Education to provide students information on pre-registering to vote before reaching voting age. Testimony was reported in support from the Department of Education, Office of Elections, Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, and the League of Women Voters. With no opposition or further discussion, the committee voted to pass both resolutions with technical, non-substantive amendments (SD1).

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• The numbers add up, except I've come to realize that the numbers don't always add up.
• The version is substantially in the same form, except the substitute expands the definition of employer
• In the block are all those bills listed except for House Resolution 206, House Joint Resolution 267,
• With the amendments, all other language is identical, except that the second...
• With the amendments, all other language is identical, except that the second. ...new statute.

Keywords: March 12, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• I think they're looking statewide except for Maui on the enrollment. Right.
• for Maui on the looking statewide except for Maui on the enrollment.<00:27:48.799> Right.
• But you guys inherited, and it's not a lot that changed except now they have the law that allows you
• But you guys inherited, and it's not a lot that changed except now they have the law that allows you
• But you guys inherited, and it's not a lot that changed except now they have the law that allows you

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Joint Senate Committee on Education, Hawaiian Affairs, and Housing heard House Bill 1088 HD1, which would exempt housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Homelands (DHHL) from school impact fees. The Department of Education said it was open to working with DHHL and the Legislature, including possibly eliminating the construction-cost portion of the fee for DHHL and other government affordable housing projects, but it wanted to retain the land-dedication requirement for future school sites where growth would exceed existing school capacity. The School Facilities Authority supported the bill, and DHHL strongly supported it, noting that its testimony referenced an earlier emergency proclamation but that the exemption remains in the current proclamation. DHHL also said it had no objection to a proposed amendment from the Wahiawa Hawaiian Homestead Association. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii testified in opposition to the broader school impact fee program, arguing that the fund has accumulated about $29 million that has not been spent and citing concerns raised in State Auditor Report 19-13, including administrative and constitutional issues. Committee discussion focused heavily on whether the fee system is being applied fairly, especially to smaller projects and homeowners, and whether the districts and calculations used to assess fees have been updated. Members questioned the DOE and SFA about the distinction between land and construction costs, the use of fees in areas like Kīhei, Kalihi, Ala Moana, and Ewa, and whether the department had revisited district calculations as recommended in the audit. DOE said it had collected about $500,000 in construction money and $2.8 million in land contributions for Kalihi-related areas, and said it would follow up on questions about land conveyances and district updates. After discussion, the chair called for a vote. The Education committee recommended passing HB 1088 HD1 as is, with Senator San Buenaventura voting with reservation and Senators Ihara and Kole voting aye. The recommendation was adopted. The Housing committee then also deferred the measure.

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• members, House Bill 2013 requires the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to submit an exceptional
• First of all, I want to explain what an exceptional event is.
• Now, once again, it also says exceptional event policy prevents states or tribes from being penalized
• And what I'm looking at in regards to this is that if we have more exceptional events given to the EPA
• First of all, I just wanted to point out there is a process for exceptional event demonstration, and

Bills: HB2013, HB2292, HB2334, HB2349, HB2350, HB2845, HCM2011

Keywords: air pollution, wildfires, environmental standards, public health, Arizona Revised Statutes, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, forest fire, brush removal, defensible space, community hardening, vegetation management, fire-resistant construction, wildland urban interface, WUI, insurance premium tax, property insurance, homeowners insurance, commercial property insurance

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• With few exceptions, our experiences have been positive.
• This bill isn't for the majority, but rather for the exceptions.
• Those specific subsections that create those pre-qualifications for this exception—there's no other permits
• currently drafted, uh, those specific subsections that create those pre-qualifications for this exception
• state buyer of a Texas winery or distillery or three-tier, one of those factors, why wouldn't this exception

Bills: SB8, SB650, SB667, SB779, SB1349, SB1355, SB1378, SB1585, SB1721, SB2312

Keywords: immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, China, Chinese-affiliated entities, Chinese military companies, People's Republic of China, Chinese Communist Party, divestment, state pension funds, public retirement systems, Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Permanent School Fund, Texas Comptroller, foreign investment, national security

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs resumed consideration of several pending bills, first taking up Senate Bills 667, 1349, 1585, and 2312. After inviting testimony had already been heard, no members of the public came forward to testify on any of those measures, and the committee closed public testimony and left all four bills pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1355, which Senator Parker explained as a committee substitute aimed at helping Texas distillers recover unpaid invoices from wholesalers. The substitute would require distillers to invoice at the time of purchase, send a demand letter if payment terms are violated, and allow complaints to be filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which could determine an appropriate penalty based on the facts. Natasha Dehart of Bent Distilling Company testified in support, describing serious cash-flow problems and unpaid invoices from a Texas wholesaler that had forced layoffs, late vendor payments, and operational strain. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1378, a narrowly tailored local bill for a Carrollton facility recently acquired by Sazerac that employs more than 1,000 Texans. Senator Parker said the bill would create a limited exemption to avoid forcing the company to shut down or move because of current permit restrictions, while preserving the three-tier system and preventing the company from selling wine to itself. A Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission resource witness said the bill was drafted so it would not open the door to broader industry changes. Mason Moreland testified against the bill as filed, arguing it gave special treatment to one company and failed to address broader problems in the wine industry, including direct-to-consumer sales and permit issues. After questions from senators, public testimony closed and SB 1378 was left pending. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• It provides a couple of exceptions to that.
• And the amendment made an exception to the admission rule, which has existed since 1961, and that exception
• We just don't track cases except broadly for motor vehicle collisions.
• there are no exceptions in the whole subchapter.
• Here's the exception. So in addition to this, this...

Bills: HB4011, HB2680, HB4325, HB4327, HB4944, HB1761, HB4688, HB3453, HB40, HB1707, HB4749, HB2322, HB3647, HB4139, HB4081, HB2203, HB2100, HB4170, HB3104, HB4623, HB40

Keywords: partition, heirs' property, real estate, co-ownership, family property, non-heir cotenant, right of first refusal, pilot services, liability limitation, maritime commerce, Matagorda Bay, Lavaca Bay, transportation code, maritime industry, civil liability, barratry, penalties, legal actions, damages, wrongful death