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• As Auschwitz approached liberation, the Nazis forced tens of thousands of prisoners on brutal death marches
• and executions, even in its final days, Tens of thousands of prisoners were forced on brutal death marches

Summary: The Education and Employment Committee met with a quorum and heard four bills. CS/HB 1145 on workforce education clarified that public charter schools may receive CAP grant funds, expanded the number of college system money-back programs from three to six, and standardized eligibility rules while allowing institutions some flexibility. Supporters said it would help students access career training without adding new funding in the bill. The committee also heard CS/HB 1079, which expands dropout retrieval program eligibility to any individual who has withdrawn from high school and is not engaged in education, while resolving statutory conflicts about program structure; some members raised concerns about FERPA, student privacy, and third-party funding, but the bill was reported favorably despite one no vote from Rep. Valdes. The committee then considered HB 251, which would designate January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. The sponsor and supporters described the bill as a response to rising antisemitism and emphasized education, remembrance, and opposition to hate. Testimony came from a Miami-Dade school board member, a student, and other supporters, and members spoke strongly in favor of the measure. The bill was reported favorably with no opposition. Finally, the committee heard CS/HB 261 on middle and high school start times. The bill revises the earlier mandated later-start-time law by allowing districts to comply through a report to DOE detailing start times, planning efforts, public input, and impacts, rather than requiring immediate uniform implementation. Supporters from small school districts, Miami-Dade, PTA, and other organizations said the change preserves the health goal while giving districts flexibility to address transportation, dual enrollment, athletics, and staffing constraints. Members debated the need for parental involvement and detailed reporting, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably on a unanimous vote.

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• SCALE is made up of eight cities, ten townships, eight school districts, and the county itself within
• newspaper, they don't have to spend that money in a neighboring town, you know, miles away, if not tens

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• Ten search warrants were conducted, 2,500...
• Ten search warrants were conducted, resulting in: - 2,500 grams of fentanyl seized, - 12,000 grams of

Bills: HB2, HB43, HB49, HB94, HB137, HB156, HB200, HB250, HB3, HB42

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, HB49, Alabama criminal code, capital offense, capital punishment, death penalty, rape in the first degree, sodomy in the first degree, sexual torture, child sexual abuse

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• First of all, in terms of how much support there is, Missouri last year, they spent tens of millions
• Virtually no big money on the other side, but there was tens of millions of dollars promoting it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• You know, it's probably going to be easily five to ten years out before all of these projects that we've
• currently funded... ...easily five to ten years out before all of these projects that we've currently

Summary: The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources convened with a quorum present, heard opening remarks from Chair Rodriguez and member introductions, and discussed broad priorities including water quality, climate change, budget oversight, and accountability for environmental investments. Members emphasized concerns about nutrient pollution, springs, Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades, and the need for better data and measurable results. The committee then received a presentation from DEP Deputy Secretary Adam Blaylock on the state’s water quality restoration framework. He explained how water quality standards, total maximum daily loads (TMDLs), Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs), and reasonable assurance plans work together to address impaired waters, and noted that BMAPs are updated every five years with annual reviews in between. He also described recent statutory changes requiring five-year milestones, restrictions on new septic systems in certain areas, and public-facing data tools to track projects and water quality trends. Members questioned whether BMAPs are producing enough improvement and whether the five-year update cycle is too slow. Blaylock said results can take years because of project lag and environmental variability, but that the department can adjust plans if data show they are not working. He also highlighted $2.9 billion in statewide water quality funding since 2019, nearly 1,100 funded projects, and a $1.1 billion water quality improvement grant program that now covers impaired waters beyond BMAP areas. The committee discussed agricultural projects, DEP and FDACS funding roles, and a new dashboard and centralized monitoring platform under development. No formal votes or other actions were taken, and the meeting ended with adjournment moved by the vice chair.

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• So, slide 10, I saw where we had tens of thousands of households here in Kentucky that currently are
• of thousands of households we had tens of thousands of households here<00:18:21.920> in<00:18
• <00:18:45.800> out<00:18:45.920> for<00:18:46.040> these<00:18:46.240> tens
• <00:18:46.440> of<00:18:46.520> thousands to look out for these tens of thousands to
• look out for these tens of thousands of<00:18:47.400> Kentucky<00:18:47.760> households

Bills: SB8

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• I think it takes tens of years, probably 40 to 70 depending on the environment.
• I think it takes tens of years, probably 40 to 70 depending on the environment.
• So, tens to hundreds of years, I’m just trying to establish the baseline.
• thank you Mr year representative craft thank you Mr chair<00:25:43.799> so<00:25:44.320> tens
• to hundreds of years I I'm chair so tens to hundreds of years I I'm just<00:25:46.240> trying

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have eight or ten members. We meet as needed depending.
• So you're talking about probably $1,000 for the tooth extraction, and you're talking about probably tens
• So you're talking about probably $1,000 for the tooth extraction, and you're talking about probably tens
• It looks like nine or ten. It looks like nine or ten, nine.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then heard a detailed annual presentation from Dr. Thomas Arnold, chair of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, on maternal mortality trends and review findings. He explained the committee’s structure, the de-identified review process, and the distinction between pregnancy-associated and pregnancy-related deaths. He said national maternal mortality has declined from its 2021 peak, but mental health conditions, substance use, overdose, suicide, cardiovascular disease, hemorrhage, infection, and embolism remain major causes. He emphasized that many deaths are preventable, with especially high rates among non-Hispanic Black women and in the American Indian/Alaska Native population, and noted that a large share of deaths occur after 42 days postpartum. Committee members asked about suicide, domestic abuse, pregnancy testing in unexplained deaths, and the role of home births and midwife training. Dr. Arnold said the committee is adding a caseworker, exploring post-mortem pregnancy testing in suspicious cases, and working with coroners and forensic officials; he also said home births and untrained midwifery pose safety concerns and that better public education and facility-based care are important. The committee then heard from State Fire Marshal Dr. Matt Clark on cigarette ignition propensity standards and fire prevention. He recommended updating North Dakota’s cigarette ignition legislation to the current national standard and also considering legislation requiring fast-breakaway oxygen tubing, citing fatal fires involving smoking around home oxygen. He explained that his office verifies manufacturer testing and maintains certification for cigarettes sold in the state, but does not itself conduct the testing. Members asked about implementation, cost, and whether the standards apply in tribal communities; Clark said he would follow up with cost information and additional details, and that he had not seen evidence of a major issue on tribal lands but would look further. Christine Greff of the Department of Health and Human Services presented the North Dakota Stroke System of Care report. She described the statewide network of two comprehensive stroke centers, four primary stroke centers, and 30 acute stroke-ready hospitals, along with the stroke registry and quality-improvement efforts. She reported that most strokes are ischemic, that the median stroke patient age is 71.5, and that common risk factors include hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, and diabetes. She highlighted improvements in door-to-CT, thrombolytic treatment times, dysphagia screening, EMS pre-notification, and interfacility transfer performance, and said new priorities include hemorrhagic stroke quality measures and standardized EMS stroke screening tools. Members asked about the VA hospital’s participation, and Greff said she would pursue outreach. After a break, the committee heard testimony from Taha Khan of Vertex Pharmaceuticals as part of the prior authorization study, focused on non-opioid pain treatment. He argued that prior authorization can delay access to acute pain treatment and may push patients toward opioids, especially in the critical 24- to 72-hour post-discharge window. He cited data showing that even short opioid exposure can increase the risk of long-term use and said prior authorization is often a barrier for physicians and patients. Khan recommended open access with a quantity limit rather than prior authorization, suggesting a 14-day limit supported by the product’s data and an episode-of-care approach. Members asked about dental use, payer discussions, and cost; he said the product’s wholesale acquisition cost is about $16.10 per tablet, with patient assistance available, and that he would follow up on payer and comparison-cost questions.

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• Tens of thousands of affordable units are at risk of being converted to market-rate housing over the
• have HCD initiate a study to explore allowing missing middle housing developments between three and ten
• study conducted by outside experts to evaluate whether small-scale multifamily housing with three to ten
• of this study is that it can identify safe and predictable code pathways for multifamily housing of ten
• requirements that no longer reflect how businesses operate today but still drive thousands, and in many cases tens

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Ten in favor? Ten in favor? I'm sorry. Six in favor, ten opposed. The amendment has been defeated.
• Okay, but if they stay ten years, then you've got to keep the record all ten years, right? Right.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee first approved the previous meeting’s minutes, then took up House Bill 4198, which would require all employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization. Counsel explained that the bill would add enforcement by the Division of Labor, create tiered penalties including warnings, fines, debarment from state contracts, and possible business license revocation, while also removing criminal penalties tied to hiring unauthorized workers in light of federal law. Members raised extensive concerns about drafting problems, including circular and conflicting language, unclear references to existing verification and recordkeeping provisions, the meaning of terms like “seeks to employ,” and whether the bill could unintentionally apply to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements. Questions also focused on whether the bill would apply to public versus private employers, how compliance would be shown, and how penalties would work for small businesses or employers who never actually hire the person in question. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a straightforward extension of the federally required I-9 process, saying E-Verify is a quick, free online check that helps employers verify work authorization and protects them from liability for unknowingly hiring unauthorized workers. He said the bill was intended to be mandatory, not permissive, and argued that it would help law-abiding employers compete fairly. After the questioning, the committee rejected a motion to table the bill and instead sent House Bill 4198 to a seven-member subcommittee to clean up the drafting, resolve inconsistencies, and review the penalties and scope of the measure. The subcommittee was directed to meet the next morning and report back quickly. The committee then moved to House Bill 4710, with an amendment that would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the bill is aimed at preventing candidates from switching parties after losing a primary and then running as independents in the general election. Members discussed how the 210-day requirement would interact with both primary and general election filing deadlines, and the Secretary of State’s office clarified that the measure would affect candidates who change affiliation shortly before filing. The discussion continued with testimony from the Secretary of State’s general counsel about how the bill would operate in practice, but no final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• And that amount was grown by millions, tens of millions. I don't know how much it was.
• And that amount was grown by millions, tens of millions. I don't We grew that amount.
• And that amount was grown by millions, tens of millions. I don't know how much it was.
• And nine times out of ten, those things aren't really intentional.
• And nine times out of ten, those things aren't really intentional.

Keywords: 996, all

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• here down the line. of this audit so that we will not be here down the line two years, three years, ten
• struck in the head, resulting in a skull fracture that rendered the worker unconscious for five to ten
• struck in the head, resulting in a skull fracture that rendered the worker unconscious for five to ten
• Sadly, it wasn't done five years ago or ten years ago, even 20 years ago.
• the fast-food restaurants, unfortunately, the informant indicates the next... ...Three out of every ten

Summary: The hearing focused on a state audit of Cal/OSHA titled “The Division of Occupational Safety and Health: Process Deficiencies and Staffing Shortages Limit Its Ability to Protect Workers.” Committee leaders and the audit team described serious workplace tragedies, argued that California’s worker protections are not being adequately enforced, and said the audit was prompted by concerns that Cal/OSHA was too often relying on letters instead of inspections, delaying investigations, and closing cases without enough documentation. Members repeatedly emphasized that the issue was not just staffing, but also outdated policies, weak oversight, and inconsistent enforcement. State Auditor Grant Parks said the audit found a 32% vacancy rate in 2023-24, heavy reliance on hard-copy files, outdated or unclear policies, and inconsistent decision-making in complaints, accidents, citations, and fine reductions. He said Cal/OSHA conducted on-site inspections in only about 20% of complaints, used letter investigations more than 80% of the time, often lacked evidence that hazards were corrected, and sometimes failed to inspect serious injury cases on time. The audit also found weak documentation for fine calculations and settlement reductions, with some penalties reduced substantially without clear explanations. Parks said the agency had accepted the findings and would provide progress updates later in the year. Committee members pressed the auditor on vacancy rates, the use of letter investigations, the low rate of criminal referrals, and whether fines were being reduced too often. Cal/OSHA and DIR officials responded that the vacancy rate had fallen to 12% partly because 66 vacant positions were eliminated in a statewide budget reduction and partly because of hiring; they said 126 people had been hired in the first half of the year. They also said they had hired a policy writer, were updating several policies, were planning periodic internal audits, and were developing a new data management system expected to go live in late 2026 or early 2027. On fines, officials said Title 8 sets base penalties and allows adjustments based on factors like employer size, history, and good faith, with appeals and informal conferences also affecting final amounts. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Ten minutes here, ten minutes in Las Vegas, and ten minutes over the phone lines.
• And having a family shouldn't be reserved only for the people who can afford to pay tens or hundreds
• We've spent, for the last three years, tens of thousands of dollars to bring sweet Violet into the world

Bills: AB52, AB76, AB163, AB388, AB483

Keywords: health insurance, claims process, insurance regulation, admin penalties, healthcare access, cannabis, cannabis establishment, medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, advertising regulations, packaging requirements, unlicensed cannabis activities, state prosecution, confidentiality, Cannabis Compliance Board, disciplinary proceedings, mental health, counseling, interstate practice, telehealth

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• So what is recoverable is whether you have four blanks on a jury charge or eight or ten blanks on a jury
• I would guarantee you where the only thing introduced to the jury is a bill that's ten times what...
• and they will object to that being introduced because the bills. many times, if not all the time, or ten
• A small circle of providers and attorneys can inflate the sticker price four, six, even ten times, then
• I'm, it's just me, but if you're supposed to, A charge and you knowingly put down something that's ten

Bills: HB4806

Keywords: civil action, damages, health care services, noneconomic damages, negligence, legal standards, 1184, house, all

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• Today we will do like we've done for the last ten years or so.
• that you haven't even given one rip about, and they should not be voting, period, nine times out of ten
• I am not going to do it because nine times out of ten your mind is made up.
• And nine out of ten cases we're going to lose it. ...out of ten cases we're going to lose it.

Bills: HB 14, HJR 31, HB 43, HB 18, HB 106, HB 36, HB 26, HB 149, HB 121, HB 206, HB 136, HB 3114, HB 2733, HB 1732, HB 3700, HB 467, HB 1130, HB 1846, HB 1442, HB 1147, HB 2176, HB 2701, HB 805, HB 2890, HB 1154, HB 1644, HB 2118, HB 1718, HB 2488, HB 2596, HB 1971, HB 2468, HB 484, HB 2578, HB 3204, HB 1041, HB 307, HB 685, HB 1710, HB 538, HB 2525, HB 3125, HB 2027, HB 2894, HB 3077, HB 3684, HJR 99, HB 1399, HJR 5, HB 1330, HB 2110, HJR 2, HJR 6, HB 1587, HB 14, HJR 31, HB 43, HB 18, HB 106, HB 36, HB 26, HB 149, HB 121, HB 206, HB 136, HB 3114, HB 2733, HB 1732, HB 3700, HB 467, HB 1130, HB 1846, HB 1442, HB 1147, HB 2176, HB 2701, HB 805, HB 2890, HB 1154, HB 1644, HB 2118, HB 1718, HB 2488, HB 2596, HB 1971, HB 2468, HB 484, HB 2578, HB 3204, HB 1041, HB 307, HB 685, HB 1710, HB 538, HB 2525, HB 3125, HB 2027, HB 2894, HB 3077, HB 3684

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, farm products, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, agriculture, Texas Constitution, livestock, producer, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services

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• So, slide 10, I saw where we had tens of thousands of households here in Kentucky that currently are
• So, slide 10, I saw where we<00:24:33.920> had<00:24:34.080> tens<00:24:34.320> of
• c><00:24:34.440> thousands<00:24:34.960> of<00:24:35.240> households we had tens
• of thousands of households we had tens of thousands of households here<00:24:36.000> in<00:24
• look out for these tens of thousands of<00:25:01.520> Kentucky<00:25:01.840> households

Bills: SB8

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, The first couple minutes of the livestream was cut off. This recording restored the beginning of the meeting Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• They got hit with tens of thousands of dollars in fines for doing what the venue had done for 20 years
• They got hit with tens of showed up.
• They got hit with tens of thousands<01:21:50.080> of<01:21:50.239> dollars<01:21:50.480
• And the fact that this venue got charged tens of thousands for fines for what the Department of Labor
• <01:25:27.600> of<01:25:27.760> thousands this venue got charged tens of thousands

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• years<00:21:13.360> that<00:21:13.600> it<00:21:13.760> costs<00:21:14.080> tens
• 00:21:14.400> of<00:21:14.559> thousands<00:21:14.880> of years that it costs tens
• of thousands of years that it costs tens of thousands of dollars<00:21:15.360> more<00:21:15.600
• because there are literally tens of issues related to affordable housing, and I support absolutely, I
• <00:52:44.559> of there are literally there are tens of there are literally there are tens

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Alzheimer's or other conditions entered assisted living as private pay residents and quickly spent down tens
• private pay residents and quickly<00:01:59.040> spent<00:01:59.439> down<00:02:00.079> tens
• <00:02:00.560> of<00:02:00.880> thousands<00:02:01.360> of quickly spent down tens
• of thousands of quickly spent down tens of thousands of dollars<00:02:02.240> for<00:02:02.560
• of thousands of dollars you know, tens of thousands of dollars uh,<00:37:46.560> while<00:37:

Bills: HF2216, HF1978, HF2354, HF1963, HF1994, HF1995, HF1894

Keywords: assisted living, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, resident rights, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services, elderly, seniors, older adults, disability rights

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• We really do have an opportunity with this platform of such a great land-grant university in the Big Ten
• graduate from approach now that you graduate from college<00:09:37.640> with<00:09:37.800> tens
• <00:09:38.079> of<00:09:38.240> thousands<00:09:38.560> of college with tens
• of thousands of college with tens of thousands of dollars<00:09:39.000> in<00:09:39.200> debt
• Student athletes in the D2, D3 arena—so it's really the Big Ten, D1 arena—that's had the NIL and the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The forum focused on the University of Minnesota system’s future, with candidates largely agreeing that the five campuses should remain distinct while working more closely together. Speakers emphasized the land-grant mission, the importance of serving Greater Minnesota, and the need for each campus to have a clear value proposition tied to local communities. Several suggested stronger cross-campus partnerships, more use of technology, and more seamless student pathways between campuses, while also noting enrollment declines and the need to preserve campus identities. A second major topic was public trust in higher education and the perceived value of a college degree. Candidates pointed to rising tuition, student debt, and concerns about post-graduation job prospects as key challenges. Proposed responses included better storytelling about university outcomes, stronger partnerships with schools, legislators, and communities, more targeted fundraising and commercialization of research, and clearer evidence of return on investment for students and families. The discussion then turned to athletics, where most candidates described sports as the university’s “front door” but said academics must remain the priority. They raised NIL, revenue sharing, and the need to keep athletics funding separate from core university funding, while also recognizing athletics’ role in campus culture and student recruitment. In later questions, candidates discussed why they sought regent service and how to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, with responses stressing access, belonging, open debate, and meeting students where they are. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.