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• Before going around leveling those types of accusations, he said, he would take a long, hard look in

Bills: HF550

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, 1183, house

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• That's when you need the AWS-type of servers.
• These can be written in a much smaller server-type environment.
• That's when you need the AWS-type of servers.
• That's when you need the AWS-type of servers.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard confirmations for two Hawaii Technology Development Corporation board nominees, Jaclyn Ka and Gregory Oara. Testimony for both was overwhelmingly in support. Supporters for Ka emphasized her Kauaʻi roots, work in workforce development and digital equity, and ability to connect schools, industry, and community needs. In her own remarks, Ka said she wants to bring resources to Kauaʻi and the neighbor islands, strengthen local workforce pathways, and use the HTDC board to help local residents access technology jobs and training. Members questioned Ka about how to reduce reliance on mainland hires for jobs at PMRF and other technology employers, how to better align training with local needs, and how to connect Kauaʻi schools, community college programs, and creative media/digital technology efforts. Ka described KDB’s role in building islandwide digital media and drone clubs, professional development for teachers, and partnerships intended to create a pipeline from school to workforce. She also said the legislature can help mainly by listening and staying informed about local needs. For Oara, supporters highlighted his engineering and semiconductor background, his experience in academia, industry, and startups, and his potential to help HTDC with technology commercialization, IP, and exportable services. Oara said he wants HTDC to better support early-stage companies, improve coordination among universities, government, and the private sector, and create a directory of technical skill sets to connect startups with needed expertise. He also discussed AI, saying Hawaii can contribute by developing smaller, locally relevant models rather than only relying on large-scale data-center infrastructure. The hearing focused on these nominations and testimony; no vote or final committee action was stated in the transcript.

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• You have to check A before you can even proceed to B.
• It's just got these two check box B.
• And then just can even proceed to B.
• I think that helped to prompt this type of thing.
• Chair. ethical type questions that uh in on an ethical type questions that uh in on an individual<03:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 34, which would require parental consent for each new service provided to a student through the Medicaid to Schools program and require reports to legislative policy committees. Senator Ruth Ward said the bill was intended to increase transparency, protect parental involvement, and ensure continuity of care, especially for students with disabilities. She also noted a proposed amendment she received shortly before the hearing that would change the bill’s focus from a “new service” to a “new care plan.” Representatives from the New Hampshire Primary Care Association and Amoscake Health testified that they opposed the bill as written but would support it with the amendment. They explained that tying consent to individual diagnosis codes or services could be burdensome, could delay care, and could create compliance problems if a diagnosis changes during a visit. They said the amendment would better align consent with the overall care plan and avoid interrupting treatment mid-appointment. Committee members raised questions about how the bill would interact with IEPs, individualized health plans, homebound services, telehealth, billing, and whether the amendment would still require parental involvement after a care plan changes. The deputy Medicaid director from the Department of Health and Human Services testified that the amendment was more operationally feasible because Medicaid billing involves many ICD-10 codes that can change or overlap, and consent should be tied to the care plan rather than to each code. He said the current law already requires parental consent for participation in the Medicaid to Schools program and annual consent for billing, but the bill would make explicit consent for care-plan changes. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided, and the committee appeared to continue discussion with DHHS after the testimony.

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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In<00:03:09.120> subsection<00:03:10.000> B,<00:03:11.120> we<00:03:11.519> allow
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• A, B, C, and D. I'm saying let's there. A, B, C, and D.

Bills: HB0023, HB0024, HB0025

Keywords: extracurricular activities, public school participation, enrollment, Wyoming, student access, charter schools, application process, authorizers, public hearing, community support, scholarship, education, eligibility, continuous enrollment, 916, all

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• He delivered the eulogy at Susan B. Anthony's father's funeral, and they were buried together.
• He delivered the eulogy at Susan B. Anthony's father's funeral, and they were buried together.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:26:44.720> of<00:26:44.880> processes go through different types of processes go
• through different types of processes when<00:26:45.520> they're<00:26:45.679> looking<
• They struck out all of section B because they thought that was too broad.
• We struck out all of section B because we thought that was too broad.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• B has the flag. We saw it last year.
• B has the flag. We saw it last year.
• <01:18:44.400> of statute or for the office that type of statute or for the office that type
• The registry is doing proofing for rules, those types of things.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held an orientation for new and returning members of the House committee on agencies and administration, with introductions from members and staff. Chair Carol Maguire outlined her expectations for hearings: keep questions focused on the bill, be respectful to witnesses, and use the committee’s orientation opportunities to learn about the jail staff, retirement system, and Office of Professional Licensure. Members also discussed related assignments on other bodies, including the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules and the Joint Committee on Employee Classification, and noted that some members already serve on those panels. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the State Building Code and the committee’s upcoming workload. Members explained how the state code is intended to provide a common baseline while allowing limited local options, and why municipalities must formally adopt and publish any local amendments. They reviewed several anticipated bills: a consolidation bill to gather building-code enforcement materials in one place, a bill to update the state energy code, a bill to restrict municipal adoption of building-code changes, and a bill to update the electrical code. Members also discussed how building codes apply to older homes and commercial buildings, and why code updates are important for safety and clarity. The chair said the committee had 36 bills currently scheduled, including many early bills that must move by March 6 because they will be heard by two committees. She said the committee would use subcommittees for harder bills, with three subcommittees this year: pensions, licensing, and likely state building code. She also outlined the hearing schedule, including lighter bills on February 12 and the expectation of executive sessions later in the month. No votes were taken during the orientation, but members were told that public hearings do not require a quorum and that hard copies of bills would be distributed by committee staff.

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• Kelly, my director of operations, who deals with many things, including budget, finance, fees, that type
• processing, and approval or denial of an application for licensure or registration for all license types
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Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting was an orientation-style overview from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), led by Executive Director Deana Jurus and staff. They described the office’s mission to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and the public trust, and outlined the agency structure: enforcement, licensing and board administration, operations, legal counsel, board counsel, and the hearings bureau. OPLC said it currently supports 57 boards, including seven advisory boards, and has about 104 filled positions out of 120 authorized. They also noted new voluntary certifications for doulas, lactation consultants, and community health workers that are in rulemaking. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on how boards and staff divide responsibilities under RSA 310:4. Staff explained that the office handles application processing, complaint intake and initial review, records retention, 91-A requests, and rule drafting, while boards make final decisions on licensure criteria, complaint dismissals or investigations, disciplinary actions, and some hearing matters. They also described the rule structure by chapter number ranges and the distinction between full licensing boards and advisory boards. The committee asked about complaint notifications, and OPLC said it is tightening policies so complainants are told whether a matter is closed or moving forward. The licensing process was discussed in detail, especially for nursing. Bethany Katrell explained that applicants apply through an online portal, may receive approval to sit for exams, can work under provisional authority in some cases, and then receive full licensure after exam results and criminal background checks are complete. OPLC said the portal now reduces back-and-forth paperwork and that, as of the latest biweekly report, 87% of applications were decided within the statutory 90-day period and 57% within 14 days. Members also raised questions about why some professions require board approval before taking an exam, and OPLC said that requirement varies by statute or board rule. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.

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• It elevates the availability and demand for different types of beds, including competency restoration
• You know what type you got to have. And then it's all online and automated.
• It depends what type of clinic you go to.
• This is going to several of these various type of bills.
• a Class A misdemeanor penalty or a Class B, is that correct?

Bills: SB500, SB719, SB912, SB1232, SB1467, SB1777, SB1864, SB2023, SB2119, SB2458

Keywords: SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction

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• So there might be a lot of parents that are bringing these type of products So there might be a lot of
• parents that are bringing these type of products into the house.
• Those are the types of situations where we are taking that higher-level enforcement action.
• I appreciate the commentary about the illicit market, because we have this conversation in B&P a lot.
• And as chair of B&P, I'm sure I'll be a part of those conversations.

Summary: The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard an audit on the Department of Cannabis Control’s oversight of cannabis packaging and labeling, focused on whether products attractive to children are being kept out of the legal market. The auditor said the department’s rules are often vague or subjective, leading to inconsistent enforcement, and that the state relies heavily on licensees to self-police because there is no upfront review before products reach the market. The audit cited examples involving cartoon-like images, bright colors, flavor references, candy-like imagery, strain names, and beverage packaging, and recommended clearer statutory standards, possible pre-approval of packaging, better enforcement tools, and stronger tracking of repeat violators. Assemblymembers and senators largely agreed that child safety is the priority, but differed on the best policy response. Some members argued for clearer legislative limits and even plain packaging, saying products like root beer, cherry pie, and cereal-like designs are plainly appealing to children. Department officials said they had already begun reforms, including a centralized label-review team, a rubric, improved databases, and more attention to repeat violations, while also emphasizing that the illicit and intoxicating hemp markets are major sources of youth exposure and that resource constraints limit inspections. They said they are open to working with the Legislature on more specific standards and additional funding. Public witnesses split between public health and industry perspectives. A pediatrician and public health advocate urged stronger restrictions, including plain packaging, limits on flavors and potency, and a pre-market review system, arguing that vague rules have failed children. Industry representatives said they support youth protections but want bright-line, objective standards so compliant businesses can know what is allowed; they argued that most youth-targeted packaging is in the illicit market and that the legal market needs clearer rules rather than broader bans. No formal vote or committee action was taken during the hearing.

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• population of 37,000 that range anything from. patient that you may see also in a state hospital to some type
• If you're arrested in Texas for an offense for which you can be incarcerated class A or B misdemeanor
• Is that on the lawyer side of the shop, we have to have some type of imitation from a a county or district
• They are defeated in an election and District Attorney B comes into office.
• I believe it's dependent on the skill and knowledge of these type of leaders, the mid-level managers

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And we secured the James B.
• We’re working with the James B.
• But it is because these types of things, I feel really special that we get this, but there's two of us
• But it is because these type of things, I feel really special that we get this, but there's two of us
• And because this is the committee that hears these types of asks, we also have other committees that

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused primarily on the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Go-Biz) budget proposals and related implementation issues. Director D.D. Myers described the California Jobs First economic blueprint, regional planning efforts across 13 regions, and the state’s strategy to focus on sectors such as ag tech, space, life sciences, semiconductors, and emerging technologies. She also discussed the California brand campaign, foreign direct investment, export promotion, the film and television tax credit, and the California Civic Media Fund. Members raised concerns about journalism support, arts funding, AI’s impact on jobs, tariffs, manufacturing, and whether state incentives could be tied to job losses or automation. Myers emphasized that Go-Biz incentives are tied to job creation and accountability, and that the administration is working across agencies on AI workforce training and economic development alignment. The committee then heard trailer bill language for Jobs First. Go-Biz requested a reappropriation and extension of encumbrance deadlines for remaining administrative funds, along with statutory codification of the Office of Regional Economic Development Initiatives. Testimony highlighted the need to continue supporting regional partners, technical assistance, capital stacks, and permit streamlining. Public testimony from the Small Business Development Centers supported the proposal and noted the program’s role in helping small businesses access capital, create businesses, and support jobs. Members also reviewed Go-Biz’s request for additional staffing for the California Film Commission and for innovation and emerging technologies. The Film Commission request would fund three permanent positions to handle the expanded tax credit program; staff reported a sharp increase in applications and production activity, including more filming outside the Los Angeles 30-mile zone. The emerging technologies request would fund an assistant deputy director and a graduate student position to support sectors like quantum and fusion, with testimony explaining the state’s separate quantum and fusion investments, workforce needs, and efforts to build state capacity around these technologies. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided, and the committee moved on to public comment and then to other agenda items.

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• already going to their primary care physician, whether that's at a private office, an FQHC, or other types
• Primary care physicians might not always be well-equipped to handle and treat those types of patients
• For example, I'm a cook A-O-B. B, I'm a data analyst 1, 2, 3.
• Those were the classifications, but the type of work That people was across the spectrum of what they
• So it's important if you're going to be doing this type of comparison.

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• The bill clarifies specifically which types of organizations are eligible to apply for funding.
• Chair, please consider addressing this funding type issue in Senate Bill 1388.
• our vulnerable citizens, especially our senior citizens, to go without and to be subjected to this type
• B relating specifically to physician non-competes.
• Since then, for over 25 years, subsection B has worked well; it has provided certainty to physicians

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

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• Under item B, you have five methods of finance for your review today.
• other problems that we ended up going over that $250,000 threshold, and it was more of an emergency-type
• necessarily have to accept the lowest bidder if a project is very special and they need to do this type
• I mean, that's a pretty easy thing to know how much power you need and what type of power you need and
• But when we went out on an RFQ, we went out looking for these types of services.

Summary: The review subcommittee met to consider a supplemental agenda, methods of finance, an alternative delivery project, discretionary grants, and a large slate of construction, out-of-state, and in-state contracts. The supplemental item was a $2.6 million out-of-state contract with Tyler Technologies for a mobile app that would let citizens access state services through a single sign-on, initially for DFA vehicle and licensing services, with possible expansion to other agencies. Members also reviewed five methods of finance, including University of Arkansas projects for roof and cooling tower replacements, a new $100 million academic classroom building at U of A Fayetteville, a police department renovation at UA Fort Smith, and a boiler/chiller replacement at Hope-Texarkana. Questions focused on project timing, why some items were being reviewed after work had begun, and the high estimated cost of the Fayetteville classroom building; DFA explained that projects under $250,000 are not reviewed and that the larger project was still in design and would later seek a guaranteed maximum price. The committee also reviewed two DHS discretionary grants: one for targeted youth advocacy in southwest Arkansas and another adding $582,000 for family-centered treatment training and implementation. In the services contract section, members discussed construction-related contracts, including an ASMSA electrical scope increase tied to three-phase power requirements and the U of A Fayetteville architect contract for the classroom building. Out-of-state contracts included major items such as ACT Education’s $17 million amendment to provide required pre-ACT testing for 9th and 10th graders, a $12.5 million DFA contract for rural health transformation grant management, DHS’s $16.5 million EBT services contract with updated chip-card and fraud-prevention features, and ADH’s special procurement for the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey. The committee also reviewed U of A system consulting contracts for financial advisory and sponsorship strategy work, with university officials saying the outside expertise was needed for specialized planning and revenue-generation efforts. In-state contracts covered corrections reentry services, nursing board investigations, foster care and child welfare services, DHS office janitorial work, emergency management radio system expansion, veterans’ home nursing staffing, and UAMS grants consulting. A lengthy exchange centered on the Department of Corrections’ reentry housing contract, with members pressing officials about vacant beds and urging fuller use of the program, while corrections staff said placements depend on screening and eligibility. Another discussion addressed the balance between out-of-state and in-state contracting, with a member noting the large dollar volume going to out-of-state vendors and asking whether Arkansas vendors receive any preference; State Procurement said current law does not allow an in-state preference. The committee approved the supplemental agenda, the methods of finance, the alternative delivery project, the discretionary grants, and the contract lists, and then received routine reports and an emergency action report before adjourning.

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• Today, I'm going to give you a quick overview of the different types of hotel projects.
• So, for these types of projects, statutorily, they have to...
• The last type you probably may see today are project financing zones.
• Also, on your slides, you'll see we've listed other types of hotel projects that you probably won't see
• These types of projects have different types of rebates, different project sizes, and different lengths

Bills: SB1071, SB1444, SB1483, SB1556, SB1703, SB1756, SB1854, SB2036, SB2133, SB2297, SB2622, SB2779, SB2955, SB2979

Keywords: municipality, tax revenue, hotel project, convention center, economic development, hotel tax, municipal authority, local governments, local authority, convention centers, hotel occupancy tax, municipal finance, local tax revenue, tourism, hotel and convention center project, Tax Code Chapter 351, city revenue, special district, Texas municipalities, venue financing

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• <00:35:59.120> of<00:35:59.440> rehabilitation the type of rehabilitation the type
• therapeutic rather than punitive types therapeutic rather than punitive types of<00:36:08.520>
• <00:41:06.800> of embrace, you know, having the type of embrace, you know, having the type
• Um to walk from point A to point B. So, to walk from point A to point B.
• of housing, some other type of separated housing. 60 600 beds of the new facility would be a type of

Bills: SR185, HB2452, HB2329, HB2272, HB2273, HB2335, HB1656, HB2207, HB2289, HB1854, HB2581, HB20, HB2296, HB1707, HB2297, HB1890, HB2241, HB2474, HB1688, HB2546, HB1574, HB1546, HB2218, HB1163, HB1514, HB1749, HB2385, HB1576, HB1974, HB2022, HB1973, HB2005, HB1894, HB1515, HB1718, HB1591, HB2475, HB1721, HB1864, HB1946, HB1920

Keywords: Department of Education, capital improvement program, performance audit, infrastructure, transparency, state bonds, general obligation bonds, GO bonds, bond authorization, state debt limit, constitutional debt limit, Article VII Section 13, Hawaii bonds, state borrowing, public finance, capital improvement projects, supplemental appropriations, judiciary appropriations, refunding bonds, reimbursable bonds

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• I mean, but I know because things are tight, and I'm just I'm would like to get to B, and we'll have
• Stanford study did through an organization called Forwardward Intent and the DFW area looking at the same types

Bills: HB4423, HB3342, HB3645, HB3647, HB3887, HB4430, HB4431, HB2964, HB3834

Keywords: Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Medicaid, immigration verification, healthcare access, federal reporting, health care providers, auditing, patient rights, claims, protection from fraud, audit process, error correction, hospice care, physician determination, healthcare standards, symptom management, health information exchange, all-payer claims database, health care transparency, health care costs

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• So you will find what the purpose of this task force is on page 2, section 2, uhart B.
• This is the same type of product that is offered by a funeral home from a third-party vendor, right?

Bills: HB3081, HB3127, HB3128, HB3498, HB2035

Keywords: fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, medical marijuana, employment rights, safety-sensitive positions, workplace policies, public assistance, workforce development, economic competitiveness, task force, apprenticeships, training programs, training barriers, business growth, industry coordination, business entities, corporation law