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• Factors like campus security, mental health resources, and firearm safety education.
• I no longer feel secure in churches, supermarkets, events, or public places.
• I no longer feel secure in churches, supermarkets, events, or public places.
• That's according to the National Transportation Security Center.
• For anybody who wants to hunt in Nevada, before you can acquire a hunting license at whatever age it

Bills: SB156

Keywords: gun violence, firearm safety, special counsel, data collection, community initiatives, grants, Attorney General, public safety, suicide prevention, 909, all

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• This includes Vice Chair Olson's pension offset for guard members called to state active duty, a small
• I also appreciate the attention to food security in this bill.
• And plundering through personal data is making us all less secure. in the process.
• Approximately $200 million in total funding secured for housing production.
• You have to secure those so they don't blow away, but once you secure them, that's considered part of

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• National Security Advisor John Bolton: "I didn't think he was qualified.
• Articles and books on national security, law, and governance.
• The President authorized up to 20,000-plus National Guardsmen and women to secure any security measures
• President Trump's executive orders have a national security exception.
• And Americans' national security.

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• It's called the Secure Data Act.
• It's called the Secure Data Act.
• Chairman, Representative Porter, it’d be per license. The license can be transferred between users.
• not a per-seat type license.
• Is it secure?

Keywords: 908, all

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• and the bowls of intercession would tip over, that protection would be over her, God, that you would guard
• It will include all information that is not deemed critical to state or national security.
• We know that Social Security has not kept up with what's happening here in the world.
• These doctors are licensed... Areas under temporary certificates.
• These doctors are licensed in another U.S. state or U.S. They have been vetted by Florida.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions. The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously. The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.

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• And I don't believe at all that they fall into here, but I will secure that answer and make sure we know
• And something else that I would want to guard against, if you’re playing dead, but having it to get the
• And something else that I would want to guard against you if you're playing dead, but having it to get
• Amendment number 4 amends a provision that the commission may hold public meetings to issue licenses
• And then we have Sean Beavers, the deputy executive director of the Louisiana State Licensing Board of

Summary: The House Committee on Commerce met on Wednesday, April 22, with a quorum present and heard several bills. HB 1195, relating to the Louisiana State Athletic Commission, was amended with technical changes and a fee-related amendment tied to student athlete agents, then reported favorably. Members asked about criminal penalties and whether the bill would affect prison athletic events; the author said he would follow up on those questions. HB 798, the Broadband and Cable Price Notice Act, was amended to clarify definitions, federal compliance, notice requirements, and severability, then reported favorably after extensive debate over whether providers already give adequate notice, whether a separate notice is necessary, and whether the bill would be preempted by federal law. Charter Communications testified in opposition, saying the bill was duplicative and would add costs, while the author argued it was needed to ensure clear, conspicuous notice of price increases and cancellation rights.

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• I was completely caught off guard that we were coming back at 2:00. >> Oh, sorry about that.
• I was completely caught off guard that we were coming back at 2:00. >> Oh, sorry about that.
• . licenses. licenses.
• These sections relate to securities.
• Both of these the relate to securities.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The committee met to walk through nonpartisan side-by-side comparisons of House File 4188, focusing on differences between House and Senate language across consumer protection, insurance, financial services, health, and technical provisions. Staff highlighted numerous Senate-only items, including rules for financial providers communicating through trusted contacts, virtual currency requirements for banks and credit unions, a prohibition on virtual currency kiosks beginning in 2026, mortgage servicing and student loan servicing changes, the Rental Home Marketplace Guarantees Act, insurance and travel-related provisions, scrap metal licensing changes, protections related to minors accessing chatbots and AI companions, and several technical or conforming repealers. Staff also noted that some provisions were identical or substantially similar between the chambers, including mortgage originator standards, student loan borrower protections, securities-related changes, unclaimed property provisions, and technical updates in the bill’s miscellaneous articles. The Senate-only health-related articles were also summarized, including repeal of the prescription drug affordability advisory council, technical changes to the reinsurance program, and a series of health insurance provisions on enrollment-growth notices, limits on officer and director salary increases under certain capital conditions, guaranteed issue rights for certain Medicare supplement enrollees, data-sharing between Commerce and Health, restrictions on using artificial intelligence alone to deny claims, reimbursement for clinical trainees, home care nursing coverage, and PBM transparency. The Senate’s telecommunications article was described as largely technical and conforming, with repeals of obsolete statutes. Staff also noted that some standalone bills had already passed and would be removed from the comparison report. Public testimony followed. Thomas Elness of AARP Minnesota supported inclusion of the cryptocurrency kiosk bill, expressed support for guaranteed issue protections for a narrow group of consumers affected by discontinued plans, and urged adoption of changes to the consumer protection restitution account, including raising the cap to $10 million per fiscal year. Representative Lee testified that the restitution account proposal should be treated as policy rather than finance because it has a zero fiscal note, and said the House would accept the Senate’s $10 million cap. Robin Rowan, representing the Minnesota Insurance and Financial Services Council and the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, urged adoption of Senate travel insurance language, requested a House-style change to lead-generation recordkeeping language, and supported a Senate provision allowing employers and insurers to coordinate notice to employees when group policies are cancelled. The Department of Commerce then responded to questions, explaining that the prescription drug affordability council would be sunset because the board already has other avenues for public input, that the reinsurance changes were technical and did not alter the prior agreement, and that the abandoned cryptocurrency provisions rely on statutory definitions of inactivity and known examples such as keys stored in safes or deposit boxes.

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• of acquisition and secure storage of uranium 233 in Alabama.
• This energy production is vital to our economy and national security.
• , and well-being. nation's economy, security, and identity.
• It would make communities less safe, not more secure.
• Other people through my work as a licensed professional counselor.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Public Safety should never be a licensed Public Safety should never be a licensed to<01:47:48.560
• We are reporting nothing, and if we had reported this, then the person who shot our security guard at
• <01:59:48.480> guard<01:59:49.040> at person who shot our uh security guard at person
• who shot our uh security guard at the<01:59:49.400> conquered<01:59:49.960> Hospital<01
• guard at the state psychiatric facility.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I just wanted to add, as a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional clinical
• I feel like I've been caught off guard because I'm not aware of exemptions that are available, but I
• In my opinion, overall, it is a very reasonable bill considering the Department of Homeland Security
• The Commission makes highly consequential decisions regarding the preparation and licensing of these
• The Commission makes highly consequential decisions regarding the preparation and licensing of these

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee heard a full agenda of bills, first adopting a consent calendar of 11 measures without individual presentations. The committee then took up AB 1412, which would require California schools to implement or adopt a transferred special education student’s IEP within 30 days for out-of-state transfers and to coordinate more quickly on records. The author and military-family witnesses said the bill would reduce delays for highly mobile students, especially military children; a school administrators group opposed it. The bill received initial support from committee members and was moved on call. The committee also reconsidered AB 281, which would require notice to parents when outside consultants provide sex education instruction; the author accepted amendments removing a copy-right provision, but the bill remained on call after a split vote. The committee heard AB 1005, which would create a statewide drowning-prevention education and swim-lesson voucher framework for underserved communities. The author and supporters described drowning as a preventable public health and equity issue, while the bill was clarified as developing a plan rather than immediately launching a voucher program. It was voted out on a 3-0 roll with the measure placed on call. AB 908, as amended, would add compliance monitoring for existing requirements that schools use LGBTQ-inclusive instructional materials and curriculum under the FAIR Act. Supporters said the bill would improve implementation and student safety; opponents raised concerns about privacy, girls’ sports, and school burdens. The committee approved the bill 5-2 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 1401, which would affirm parents’ access to school records, including unofficial records unless exempt by law. The author argued that parents need clearer access to information held by schools and vendors, while school officials and teachers’ union representatives warned the bill was too vague and could sweep in personal notes, journals, and other sensitive material. The bill failed on a 2-3 vote and was placed on call. Finally, AB 727 would require student ID cards to include the Trevor Project hotline for LGBTQ youth; supporters framed it as a suicide-prevention measure, while opponents argued it conflicted with parental rights and religious beliefs. Committee discussion focused on whether 988 already provides similar access and whether the Trevor Project is an appropriate resource to print on IDs; the hearing continued with the bill still under consideration.

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• We believe strong clarity and guard... ...for all communities and entrepreneurs who rely on it.
• It forces a physician to choose between risking their job and risking their medical license.
• It forces a physician to choose between risking their job and risking their medical license.
• Restrictions in the bill provide that these sales be done through a fixed-paned security window and security
• We represent 500 licensed operators.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• , the chief behavioral health officer in the National Guard for Hawaii, he won't be there forever.
• <00:28:32.960> practitioners don't have enough licensed practitioners don't have enough licensed
• Angela Melody Young testifying on behalf of Kapalama Neighborhood Security Watch.
• Capal Lama Neighborhood Security Watch comments. Not present. Okay.
• Neighborhood Security Watch comments. Neighborhood Security Watch comments.

Bills: HB1531

Keywords: emergency announcements, American Sign Language, accessibility, public safety, broadcast media, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1913, which would create a mental health coordinator position within the Office of Veteran Services for the Daniel K. Akaka State Veterans Home and appropriate funds for it. Supporters said veterans, especially on the neighbor islands, need more mental health access and coordination. Several witnesses, including Sean Sonatada and Tom Driscoll, supported the intent but urged amendments to broaden the position beyond one facility and make it a statewide resource. Committee members questioned whether the bill would duplicate existing services at the veterans home and whether the position would be reimbursable through federal VA funding; testimony indicated the state would appropriate the money, while existing home services are already covered through current staff and federal reimbursement structures. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 9, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart state. Testifiers generally supported the measure as a way to honor wounded veterans and their families, though one member asked what benefits the designation would confer. Witnesses clarified that the bill was mainly symbolic and did not appear to create new benefits, and one testifier noted Honolulu County had already adopted a similar Purple Heart designation. The committee then took up House Bill 1628, which would establish a compassionate release protocol for certain seriously ill or debilitated incarcerated persons. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Hawaii Paroling Authority opposed the bill, arguing that an existing administrative process already works, that the bill could improperly extend eligibility to people serving life without parole or mandatory minimum sentences, and that it lacked victim and family input and sufficient resources. In contrast, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission strongly supported the bill, saying it would reduce the high cost of incarcerating people with complex medical needs, ease burdens on staff and the prison population, and better reflect human dignity. The commission described having seen severe suffering and deaths in custody and said compassionate release is warranted in some cases. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• <00:03:39.560> and rotary has able been able to secure and rotary has able been able to secure
• initial um draft of revised licensing initial um draft of revised licensing standards<00:19:04.559
• We also created a new license class, the C3 license class.
• Class the C3 created a new license Class the C3 license<00:26:33.440> Class<00:26:34.159>
• They want a significant shift in how licensing works, split between licensing basic health and safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They're licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard in the state of Texas and commissioned by the governor.
• We are duly licensed by the United States Coast Guard and by the state of Texas.
• They've got the side guards and everything else.
• A commercial driver's license is a specific license that has certain requirements, and it does come with
• it, like a professional license.

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

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• And as was national guard troops.
• The National Guard wanted to have a space National Guard. So what happened?
• The National Guard wanted to have a space National Guard. So what happened?
• So what is the National Guard?
• > that's<01:31:18.239> going the National Guard Bureau that's going the National Guard

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• House Bill 1794 ensures that guard.
• <04:07:31.920> a prescription prescribed by a licensed a prescription prescribed by a licensed
• guard was killed.
• guard was killed.
• So, so uh I security guard was killed.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• IN JANUARY, THE OFFICE OF ELECTION CRIMES AND SECURITY SENT US THEIR REPORT ON THE 2024 ELECTION.
• PETITION FORMS WILL INCLUDE DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER OR LAST FOUR DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND
• >> Senator Grall: THE BIGGEST CHANGE TO BE THE ADDITION OF THE DRIVERS LICENSE OR LAST FOR SOCIAL SECURITY
• >> Senator Grall: THE SAME TYPE IS EXEMPT LIKE A DRIVER'S LICENSE, LAST FOR OF SOCIAL.
• SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON THE PETITION FORM.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Hospital, Governor's Homeland Security Hospital, Governor's Homeland Security Advisor.
• same. increased cost and less security same. increased cost and less security for<01:49:26.400><
• owner the gun owner must have a license owner the gun owner must have a license to<01:50:00.560>
• with lower profit margins to secure with lower profit margins to secure necessary<04:07:38.800><
• Speaker, I request a division vote. get a license by passing the DMV tests, get a license by passing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I'm the state director for the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
• Just to put that in perspective, I think last year New Mexico sold approximately 275,000 fishing licenses
• It's become so hard to draw a hunting license in New Mexico now.
• that has anything with water wicking, you know, anything that is, everything from makeup to Scotch Guard
• to people, Everything from makeup to Scotch Guard to PFOS is in virtually 90% of all the products that

Keywords: 996, all

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• So tell me on the ground, Senator, how it works, and I'm going in for my driver's... license.
• So I go in to get my driver's license, and I have to have a certain amount of hours for this because
• So the first time that a person goes to get a driver's license, that's when it's implemented. Mr.
• Chair, and Senator, and Representative, because some people may not get their driver's license until
• I do want to thank Lisa for her work with me during the interim on cattle guards.

Keywords: 996, all