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• LABELING AND PACKAGING STANDARDS AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR USE, WHICH IS 21 PROCESS REQUIREMENTS TESTING AND
• LET'S TALK ABOUT ADULT FUNCTION. LET'S TALK ABOUT EXECUTIVE THOUGHT PROCESS AND MANAGEMENT.
• IF YOU LOOK AT WHAT IS GOING ON WE REALLY DO NOT PREPARE THEM FOR EXECUTIVE FUNCTION.
• THIS IS ABOUT PROVIDING SOFT SKILLS AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTION AND DEVELOPING RESPONSIBILITIES AND SENSE
• WE ARE NOT SAYING THAT SOME OF THESE ARE JUST A FUNCTION OF BEING POOR BUSINESS OWNERS.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• He's taking tests now so that he can move up in his position. He loves that facility.
• If you want to make them exciting, just Google whole tech missile test.
• They've tested this and they've actually developed a prototype waste package.
• They've tested this and they've actually developed a prototype waste package.
• They have an association with an oil company that has a test and training rig in Texas.

Summary: The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to hear a series of presentations on the economics, financing, workforce, and community impacts of advanced nuclear deployment in North Dakota. William Bridge of Nucleon Energy presented the committee’s economic impacts and private-sector financing report, estimating construction and operating job impacts, local spending, and state/local tax effects for hypothetical SMR projects. He said the report assumes first-of-a-kind costs are still high, used a $6 million per megawatt nth-of-a-kind proxy, and estimated peak construction workforces of about 500 for a 200-MW plant and 1,000 for a larger facility, with roughly 100 operating jobs for a 200-MW plant. Committee members questioned security costs, capital cost assumptions, water and transmission siting constraints, and whether the model included fuel and waste; Bridge said the report included initial fuel in capital cost and that waste disposal is funded through existing federal mechanisms. Lori Brady of the Nuclear Energy Institute then outlined national nuclear workforce needs and NEI’s strategic workforce planning efforts. She described declining labor-force participation, retirements, and the need for a much larger future workforce, and said NEI has organized recommendations around career awareness, pipelines, training and qualification, policy support, retention, and nontraditional recruitment. She highlighted tools such as the Nuclear Works career website, the Nuclear Energy Academic Roadmap, the new federal Energy and Natural Resources career cluster, and the Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program for community colleges. Members asked about AI, timing for training relative to plant development, and whether advanced manufacturing would reduce staffing needs; Brady said AI is not expected to replace workers and that training timelines depend on the specific project and staffing plan. The committee also heard from Gary Yaco, mayor of Red Wing, Minnesota, who described Prairie Island’s role in his community. He said the plant provides a large share of local property tax revenue, supports well-paid jobs, contributes to emergency preparedness funding and training, and is broadly supported by the city despite periodic protests and public concerns. He emphasized the plant’s security, regular drills with local and federal responders, and the absence of problems with dry cask storage. Later, Benton Arnett of NEI discussed the current financing landscape for advanced nuclear, explaining how tax credits, federal loan support, off-take agreements, and new business models are helping projects move forward. He said early projects face high upfront costs and long lead-time procurement, but that investor confidence is improving as federal policy and regulatory streamlining continue. The committee asked about waste funding, comparisons with natural gas, the effect of political shifts on investor confidence, and whether the market will narrow to a few winning technologies; Arnett said the industry is still sorting that out, but expects clearer winners in the late 2020s and early 2030s. The meeting concluded with an introductory presentation from Julie Kazeraki of DOE’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing, who said the office is focused on accelerating nuclear deployment through financing support.

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• Go hand in hand with actual monitoring at the performance test.
• , especially since pilot testing is required.
• Tests cannot be performed without a discharge permit.
• We've had a decade now of looking at that and testing our theories.
• A question to veterinarians: Do we have the labs available to do the testing for...

Summary: During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects. Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.

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• And if the enforcement function.
• functions have a firewall between them. functions have a firewall between them.
• The federal agents failed a test.
• They The federal agents failed a test.
• And Minnesota became the testing ground. And, Mr. President, Minnesota passed that test.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We would like additional—what we call halfway houses, but they don't function as a traditional halfway
• programs and therapy was mandated as a condition of his release, but acting out and positive drug tests
• clinical treatment recommendations in the plan, but they might say, I want this person to be drug tested
• It’s the probation officer who may be testing to see if they’re using drugs or alcohol.
• You have one system of care that's highly coordinated, highly functional, high performing for individuals

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The reports of sexual assault, strong-arm tactics, loyalty tests, and abusive control have been documented
• sexual assault, strong-arm<00:12:47.080> tactics,<00:12:48.080> loyalty<00:12:48.600> tests
• ,<00:12:49.040> and strong-arm tactics, loyalty tests, and strong-arm tactics, loyalty tests
• The body should be concerned about how this agency functions.
• this agency functions. this agency functions.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• restaurant could include looking at the menu or the type of cuisine, the variety, maybe even taste testing
• but I assume then it would have been operated kind of like we operate our central print and mail function
• I can tell you from an audit function, we do issue some findings from time to time to the university
• We've beta tested it. And maybe we can save, you know, $5 million in hiring a contractor.
• So, you know, to think we're going to use them to drive large statewide projects, cross-functional team

Keywords: 908, all

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• of the Hawaiian Basin Species functions of the Hawaiian Basin Species Council<00:49:23.839> from<
• However, for this system to function, we need the ability to properly site and operate components of
• We are also working in partnership with the University of Hawaii to ensure proper disease testing and
• <00:53:27.040> and<00:53:27.359> safe<00:53:27.680> handling disease testing
• and safe handling disease testing and safe handling protocols.<00:53:28.880> This<00:53:29.040

Bills: HB1979

Keywords: environmental review, affordable housing, clean energy, judicial proceedings, public participation, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1979 HD3, which would shorten the time to file certain judicial challenges to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for affordable housing and clean energy projects, and would also affect transfer of some environmental court appeals to the Supreme Court. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development supported the amended bill, saying the changes were improved from earlier versions and that the shorter filing period was reasonable for these priority projects. Hawaii Gas asked that the bill’s clean energy definition be broadened to align with existing renewable energy law so emerging technologies like renewable hydrogen and renewable gas would be included. Kauai Island Utility Co-op and Greenpeace Hawaii testified in support and opposition, respectively, with supporters arguing the bill would reduce litigation uncertainty and opponents saying the shorter deadline would limit public participation and not solve the real causes of project delays. Opposition testimony came from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Earthjustice, Sierra Club, 350 Hawaii, and others, who argued the bill could chill legitimate public-interest claims, especially where there is limited public notice, and that environmental review was being unfairly blamed for delays caused by permitting, financing, or infrastructure problems. Several speakers said the measure would reduce transparency and make it harder for communities to respond in time. One testifier from Earthjustice said the environmental review process itself is not the problem and should not be weakened for projects that still need public disclosure and community engagement. The committee then moved to decision-making and, citing the volume of opposition and concerns about public participation, transparency, and whether the bill would actually improve timelines, the chair deferred HB 1979 HD3 indefinitely. The hearing was adjourned after the vote decision was announced. The transcript then shifted to HB 2585, relating to tourism and statewide standards for agritourism. Testimony was mixed: farmers and agricultural groups described agritourism as essential to keeping small farms and ranches viable, while also urging safeguards so it would not be abused or displace real agricultural production. Some speakers warned the bill’s revenue-based limits could unintentionally shut down existing farm stays and related operations, especially in Maui County. The Hawaii Farm Bureau said it supported the intent but wanted clearer protections for bona fide agriculture and more flexibility around revenue requirements and force majeure situations. The discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• the industry and the American Society of the industry and the American Society of<00:51:30.640> Testing
• and Materials or ASM of Testing and Materials or ASM standards.<00:51:33.520> While<00:51:33.760
• <01:01:58.400> borrower improve oversight and borrower improve oversight and borrower functions
• > Finally,<01:02:00.480> this<01:02:00.720> this<01:02:01.119> language functions
• Finally, this this language functions.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There's no doubt about it, our election systems have been tested like never before over the last decade
• <00:40:56.480> like<00:40:56.640> never systems have been tested like never systems
• have been tested like never before<00:40:57.640> over<00:40:57.800> the<00:40:57.880><
• I would encourage to sign up to be an election judge if you want to really see how our elections function
• I would encourage to sign up to be an election judge if you want to really see how our elections function

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• By creating a functional medium of exchange, ... Mr.
• It will set up a test in two counties that will be overseen by three state agencies.
• It will set up a test in two counties that will be overseen by three state agencies.
• HB 2295 by Capriglione, relating to newborn screening tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
• HB. 2295 by Capruglione relating to newborn screening tests for doiken muscular dystrophy.

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, heard the invocation and pledges, and then took up a series of memorial resolutions and recognitions. Members adopted memorial resolutions honoring former President Jimmy Carter and Dr. Alice Gail Hudgens, with remarks highlighting their public service and community impact, and adopted resolutions recognizing Victoria College’s 100th anniversary and May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. The chamber also recognized Texas A&M system interns and later granted permission for several committees to meet while the House was in session. The House then moved through a long third-reading calendar, passing a number of bills on wide margins. Measures approved included SB 304 on municipal court jurisdiction over nuisance abatement ordinances, SB 608 on reporting evidence collection kits, SB 2312 creating a Texas Advisory Committee on Geopolitical Conflict, SB 494 creating a petroleum theft task force, SB 530 on postsecondary accreditation, HB 45 giving the Attorney General a role in prosecuting human trafficking cases, HB 35 on peer support for first responders, HB 47 and HB 3073 on sexual assault policy and prosecution, HB 318 and HB 3000 creating rural sheriff and ambulance grant programs, HB 554 on Juneteenth fireworks sales with county opt-in authority restored, HB 705 and HB 932 joining licensure compacts for cosmetology and occupational therapy, HB 849 allowing county park boards to meet by video conference, HB 1119 on mental health bed reporting, HB 3041 on students with nontraditional secondary education, HB 713 on maternal mortality review reporting, HB 3104 on Webb County bailiff appointments, HB 3970 on electricity planning for large loads, HB 4042 on Railroad Commission safety provisions for gas distribution pipelines, HB 4490 protecting next-of-kin information, HB 1731 on the physician assistant compact, HB 2607 on Walker County Hospital District governance, HB 3689 on Texas Windstorm Insurance Association funding, HB 1788 on continuing education for barbers and cosmetologists about abuse and trafficking, HB 1612 on hospital direct payments for uninsured patients, and HB 138 on health impact cost and coverage analysis. Several bills drew extended debate or amendments. HB 353, creating a trespass offense near schools and daycares, prompted questions about constitutional concerns and property rights before passing. HB 3211 on optometrists in managed care plans received a perfecting amendment and a Medicaid-related amendment setting a minimum payment level. HB 1056 on gold and silver specie and a state-based currency prompted detailed questioning about its mechanics and fees, followed by a point of order challenging the caption. The House also adopted or postponed a number of items, including postponing HB 2520 and HB 1359 until later in the calendar before later passing both, and laying several bills on the table subject to call. Many measures passed overwhelmingly, while a few, including HB 3326 on loan forgiveness for adjunct professors and HB 3237 on energy consumption goals, passed with narrower margins.

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• Uh there won't<00:21:01.760> be<00:21:01.840> a<00:21:02.000> test.
• of each board's uh priorities a function of each board's uh priorities and<00:31:30.559> uh<00
• <00:56:14.000> of<00:56:14.160> land this is uh largely a function of land this is
• uh largely a function of land use<00:56:14.880> actually.
• <00:56:40.400> of speed and that has both the function of speed and that has both the function

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a Met Council report from Charles Carlson on high-subsidy transit route analysis required by the transportation bill. Carlson explained that the study uses per-passenger operating subsidy, compares routes by type and service day, and is intended to help providers improve cost-effectiveness while recognizing transit’s importance for access, affordability, safety, and the region’s economy. He noted that routes more than 60% above peer averages are considered the highest-subsidy tier, and that the report also estimates the cost of Metro Mobility associated with those routes. Members asked several questions about why contracted service can cost less than directly operated service, whether contracting affects wages, union membership, or service quality, and why the Met Council targets about 20% of regular route service for contracting. Carlson said contracted service can be cheaper because of lower overhead and other market factors, that the council sets minimum wage and service-quality requirements in contracts, and that customers should not notice a quality difference. He also said the 20% target is meant to balance cost-effective service, geography, and a mix of providers, and that some routes may become more cost-effective with more frequent service depending on local demand. Carlson reported that in 2024, 206 of 264 routes met guidelines, 16 were in the lowest intervention tier, 14 in the middle tier, and 28 were in the highest-subsidy tier. He said the regional share of high-subsidy service was about 4.1%, but the share varied widely by provider, with some at 0% and others much higher. He estimated that discontinuing the highest-subsidy routes would save about $23 million annually and up to $72 million in capital costs. For Metro Mobility, he said the cost associated with trips tied to high-subsidy routes rose from about $368,000 in 2023 to about $6.1 million in 2024, largely because the mix of routes triggering federally mandated paratransit service changed, especially in the Shakopee area.

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• To aim and hit a target, both the military and the civilian milit weapons function the same.
• Both the military and the civilian milit weapons function the same.
• bill<02:50:28.479> or<02:50:28.720> to<02:50:28.800> the<02:50:28.880> test
• >> to the bill or to the test? >> to the bill or to the test?
• We cannot evaluate factors contributing to firearm injury, assess risk patterns, or develop, test, and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:09:50.200> kind<00:09:50.400> of<00:09:50.480> the<00:09:50.560> function
• <00:09:50.880> of understand to be kind of the function of understand to be kind of the function
• The tools that normally help markets function efficiently.
• It's a place where people practice their driver's test.
• Um the library in my driver's test.

Bills: HF4456, HF4544, HF3698

Keywords: data broker, data brokerage, consumer privacy, personal data, data privacy, Minnesota attorney general, registration, public registry, civil penalties, enforcement, special revenue fund, privacy rights, data sales, data collection, consumer protection, chapter 325M, controller, processor, data broker registry, transparency

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• . tested. tested.
• can test drugs in animals.
• c> to be tested rigorously for efficacy, to be tested rigorously for efficacy, going<01:29:50.480>
• That's what makes the law functional. functional. functional.
• been functioning on this basis. been functioning on this basis.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• /c><00:22:07.120> a<00:22:07.240> new<00:22:07.600> fully<00:22:07.920> functioning
• setting up a new fully functioning setting up a new fully functioning financial<00:22:09.440>
• and conditions, and the finance team also does the loan monitoring and ongoing quarterly and annual testing
• and then on the back we have the finance team doing the ongoing disciplined loan monitoring. annual testing
• So, we annual testing of those projects.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• :08:40.360> utility very well and it helps the utility very well and it helps the utility function
• c> very<00:08:42.159> efficient<00:08:42.719> level<00:08:43.719> there function
• at a very efficient level there function at a very efficient level there have<00:08:44.120> been<
• you<00:12:13.040> Mr<00:12:13.639> Mr<00:12:13.839> chair<00:12:14.279> test
• <00:12:14.560> your Bill thank you Mr Mr chair test your Bill thank you Mr Mr chair test your

Bills: HF1345, HF71, HF993, HF1943

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

Transcript Highlights:

• record number of billion-dollar jackpots is because interest rates went up, so the jackpot size is a function
• jackpot<00:06:31.479> size<00:06:31.720> is<00:06:31.840> a<00:06:32.039> function
• ><00:06:32.440> of<00:06:32.680> the<00:06:32.800> amount jackpot size is a function
• of the amount jackpot size is a function of the amount of<00:06:33.160> cash<00:06:33.400>
• this those that are universe tested this those that are opposed<00:52:15.000> to<00:52:15.160

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a budget presentation from New Hampshire Lottery Director Charlie McIntyre and CFO Jim Durus. McIntyre said the Lottery has more than tripled its return to the Education Trust Fund since 2011, from $62 million to $207 million in FY 24, while keeping expenses relatively flat over time. He explained that the Lottery operates like a business, is heavily audited, and that the governor’s budget raises the FY 26-27 revenue estimate to $185 million, up about $12 million annually from prior estimates. He attributed FY 24’s unusually strong results to record Powerball sales driven by a spike in billion-dollar jackpots tied to higher interest rates, and said scratch tickets still make up most gross sales, though Powerball is the highest-margin product. Members questioned the Lottery about the difference between gross revenue and profit, the steep rise in operating expenses, and the reasons for requested budget increases. McIntyre said the main drivers were payroll, benefits, advertising, added regulatory responsibilities from expanded gaming, and a new Salesforce customer-tracking system. He also described requested capital needs, including an outdated security system, building access and ADA improvements, and upgrades to the front office for employee safety. He said the security system is still running on an old Windows 7-based setup and that the requested upgrade would modernize cameras and add redundancy. The discussion also covered staffing and gaming expansion. McIntyre said the Lottery has 84 employees including three commissioners, with 13 funded vacancies, and that it plans to fill positions as two new gaming rooms come online in Rochester and Derry. He said the Lottery’s revenue estimates were revised upward because sports betting in Massachusetts had less impact than expected and historic horse racing machines have been more profitable than forecast. He also explained the governor’s proposal to shift historic horse racing toward slot-style machines, saying the physical machines would look largely the same but the content and math would change, and that the state’s revenue share would increase under the proposal. No votes were taken; the committee mainly asked questions and received explanations about the Lottery’s budget and revenue assumptions.

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• This results in a functional delay of seven to nine years from when a student enrolls in TSTC and the
• I think that's the test—future danger.
• Whatever the test is, we need to make certain that the language is not vague.
• If we have the ability to make sure we're testing and we're determining whether there's any THC, that's
• If we're going to meet the test of what we do with this student versus what we do with another, the primary

Bills: HB1022, HB2856, HB3114, HJR5, HB6, HB120, HB210, HB1458, HB1188, HB3126

Keywords: HB 1022, Sul Ross State University, Rio Grande College, Texas State University System, Education Code, higher education, course levels, upper-level college, lower-division courses, community college-style courses, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Board of Regents, academic programs, university expansion, HB 2856, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, clinical training placements, clinical rotations

Transcript Highlights:

• Functionally, it's similar to raising your deductible on your insurance policy.
• I know we've thrown around... or heard this one person, only one person is tested...
• That's imported, but do you have any idea how much is tested that's American farm-raised shrimp?
• I'm Glenda Beasley on behalf of Seed Consulting, which is the company that conducted the genetic testing
• However, the genetic testing we conducted in December last year, as you know, in Galveston and Kemah,

Bills: HB1958, HB2031, HB2879, HB3285, HB3995, HB4487, HB4558, HB4560, HB4876, HB4899, HB5212, HB5317, HB5543, HB5567, SB1333

Keywords: firearm possession, tenant rights, landlord regulations, civil penalties, property code, justified use of force, deadly force, property rights, home defense, smart devices, data privacy, personal data collection, user consent, mobile application, data transparency, HOA, property owners association, property owners' association, Texas Property Code, Chapter 202