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• Comptroller and Chief Counsel, where he led the Law and Licensing Departments, played a significant role
• To meet these challenges and tomorrow's demands, Transit must embrace technology, modern technology.
• We must modernize systems and leverage investment in housing, commercial, and overall economic development
• A modern, safe, reliable, and accessible transit system in urban centers and rural communities, underground

Keywords: financial regulations, SEC, Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Transit Administration, nominees, Empowering Main Street in America Act, capital formation, economic growth

Summary: The committee meeting focused on several nominees within key financial institutions, including discussions surrounding the SEC, the Federal Transit Administration, and the Comptroller of the Currency. Notable dialogue included concerns over regulatory balance, with various members emphasizing a need to streamline regulations to foster innovation while ensuring accountability and safety for investors. The importance of the proposed 'Empowering Main Street in America Act' was highlighted as a means to facilitate access to capital for small businesses, underlining the current administration's approach towards financial regulations.

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• , a paid opportunity where they sponsored my EMT training at UCLA, and it helped me obtain my EMT license
• We leveraged a modern request for innovative ideas, or RFI squared, procurement process and are under
• We leveraged a modern request for innovative ideas or RFI squared procurement process and are under contract
• Implementation of the K–12 schools and local community college public education facilities modernization

Summary: The subcommittee held an informational budget hearing covering several GovOps, CDT, CPPA, and DGS items. GovOps reported that most deliverables under the Governor’s generative AI executive order have been completed, including guidelines, procurement tools, community-impact guidance, and a new project delivery lifecycle for Gen AI projects; one workforce-related deliverable remains. Members and public commenters raised concerns about privacy, labor impacts, and how the state will explain and oversee Gen AI use. The committee also heard a proposal to create a California Education Interagency Council with $5 million ongoing and 16 positions to coordinate workforce and education systems; LAO questioned duplication and recommended limited-term funding, while supporters said a neutral convening body is needed to improve coordination and student outcomes. GoServe presented the College Corps budget proposals, describing the program as a paid service and career-development opportunity for undergraduate students that helps reduce college costs while supporting communities through tutoring, food insecurity work, climate and disaster response, and other service. The administration sought one-time and ongoing funding to expand the program to more campuses and students, while LAO objected to the high administrative costs and recommended rejection. Several students and alumni testified that College Corps provided financial support, professional experience, and career pathways. The committee also heard a $5 million proposal for a Belonging Campaign to address loneliness and social isolation through research, outreach, and local grants; LAO said the proposal lacked clear goals and measures, while supporters said the effort is needed for youth, seniors, and community resilience. The Department of Technology updated the Middle Mile Broadband Initiative, saying construction is underway on the statewide open-access network and the project remains on track for the 2026 deadline, though LAO noted a required business plan had not yet been submitted. The California Privacy Protection Agency presented its Delete Act implementation request for the DROP platform, which will let consumers request deletion of personal information held by data brokers; LAO flagged oversight concerns because CDT is both developing the system and involved in project support. Public commenters from business groups urged caution on CPPA’s rulemakings, warning of compliance costs and job impacts. The Department of General Services then discussed implementation of Proposition 2 school facilities bonds, requesting staffing and administrative funding to manage the new bond program and continue school facility work. Officials said the program can also help districts affected by the January wildfires, including interim site funding and expedited assistance. Finally, DGS requested authority and positions to operate Building 18 for labor-agency tenants relocating from older Capitol Mall space; SEIU Local 1000 criticized the state’s four-day return-to-office policy and said telework has improved productivity and retention. No formal votes were taken; the hearing concluded after public testimony and member questions on each item.

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• throughout the state for CTE funding, as well as some competitive grants for equipment upgrade and modernization
• We did receive a capitalization workforce development grant of $660,000 to expand and modernize our marine
• Class A, or Commercial Vehicle Driving Class A, $3,900; Commercial Vehicle Driving Class B, $2,600; Licensed
• State funding has also allowed us to invest in cutting-edge equipment and modernized facilities, ensuring

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received an overview of Florida’s career and technical education (CTE) system from Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell, who described the state’s CTE pathways, program types, enrollment and completion growth, quality audit metrics, and the Master Credentials List used to identify credentials of value. He highlighted record postsecondary CTE enrollment and completions, strong statewide performance in talent attraction, and several funding tools supporting expansion, including Open Door, the Florida First Responder Scholarship, Workforce Development Capitalization grants, Perkins funding, CAPE performance incentives, and apprenticeship grants. Senators asked about eligibility for Open Door and first responder aid, top industry certifications, and the teacher apprenticeship initiative. A panel of college and technical school leaders then described how state and federal funding has supported local program growth and facility expansion. Santa Fe College, Palm Beach State College, North Florida Technical College, Lake Technical College, Florida Gateway College, and Manatee Technical College each cited increases in enrollment, high placement or licensure pass rates, and new or expanded programs in nursing, welding, CDL, automotive, manufacturing, public safety, and apprenticeship. Several speakers emphasized partnerships with hospitals, employers, school districts, and local governments, and noted that grants helped fund equipment, renovations, and new training hubs. Palm Beach State also raised a request to broaden line funding beyond nursing to other health science fields, and multiple presenters asked for more flexibility, multi-year support, and continued or increased funding to sustain growth. Members discussed broader challenges, including the difficulty of sustaining grant-funded growth after initial awards, the lag between enrollment growth and funding formulas, and alignment problems for dual enrollment and technical programs with high school schedules. Senators also noted the need to balance support for high-demand core programs like nursing and welding with the ability to respond quickly to emerging industries such as AI and space. The meeting ended with no formal action beyond adjournment after Senator Davis moved to adjourn.

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• H.R. 3394 modernizes that definition.
• <04:47:30.000> or have the education, licenses or have the education, licenses or professional
• It directs modernizes that definition.
• , investors to qualify based on licenses, investors to qualify based on licenses, education,<04:58
• Meeks, for supporting these efforts to modernize our capital markets.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, June 23, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The other thing is we have a modernization package for a motor vehicle driver's license.
• The department is requesting funding to modernize license plate production by transitioning to flat plates
• license offices.
• So the license offices are bid out, as you all are aware, and that license was up for bid, and the agent
• Now, keep in mind, The license offices are bid out, as you all are aware, and that license was up for

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We respectfully request $4 million in bonding funds to help modernize our water infrastructure, ensuring
• <00:51:59.319> our in bonding funds to help modernize our in bonding funds to help modernize
• looking into the future development of the Elk Run property and up-to-date infrastructure, such as modern
• looking into the future development of the Elk Run property and up-to-date infrastructure, such as modern
• the city of Russell I'm also a licensed the city of Russell I'm also a licensed water<01:06:52.000

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• <00:37:38.319> uh that so if you're using a modern uh that so if you're using a modern uh
• license<00:37:38.960> for<00:37:39.240> the<00:37:39.400> software<00:37:39.760>
• that<00:37:39.880> you<00:37:40.000> use license for the software that you use
• license for the software that you use internally<00:37:40.760> that<00:37:40.880> is<00
• If you're using a modern license for the software you use internally, that next rollout can include a

Bills: HF1060, HF1062

Keywords: sports facilities, Minnesota, legislative commission, financial oversight, accountability, HF1062, driver and vehicle systems oversight committee, MNLARS, VTRS, vehicle title and registration system, driver's license system, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, MN.IT, legislative oversight, transportation finance, state government, committee repeal, sunset provision, information technology audit, vehicle registration

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• Projects funded by POP included a multi-year, staged modernization of our Denan Terrace family townhome
• The project included interior and exterior renovation of the units, as well as site modernization.
• We also modernized unit interiors of Senator Draheim's 151 units in this project. it was a remodel of
• <00:29:32.640> Financial GED getting a driver's license Financial GED getting a driver's license
• , as we're having conversations today in housing in relation to... you don't need to speak to the modern

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention heard presentations focused on public housing and related funding needs, with testimony from Minnesota NAHRO and several local housing authorities. Melissa Taphorn described the role of housing authorities statewide, including public housing, vouchers, CDBG/HOME funds, Bridges, and HEAT, and emphasized that public housing serves over 36,000 low-income Minnesotans, many of whom are seniors, people with disabilities, or children. She said federal operating and capital funds are insufficient, creating deferred maintenance backlogs, and noted that Minnesota’s public housing capital needs over a five-year period were about $500 million, with nearly $200 million unmet. She also discussed federal uncertainty, including a recent HUD funding freeze notice, possible changes to fair housing requirements, RAD repositioning options, and Build America, Buy America costs. Committee members asked about tenant rent calculations and the populations served. Testimony clarified that public housing residents generally pay 30% of monthly income, with utility allowances factored in, and that the average tenant rent in Minnesota is about $399. Members also heard that about 65% of public housing households are seniors or people with disabilities, while about 35% are families. The committee then heard examples of how state POP grants have been used to preserve public housing stock. Kurt Kina of the Red Wing HRA described multiple POP-funded projects that replaced windows, upgraded heating and cooling, and modernized electrical systems in a 100-resident high-rise, saying the work was essential to keep the building viable. Louise Siba of the St. Paul PHA testified that St. Paul’s authority serves nearly 22,000 people through more than 4,200 public housing units and over 5,200 vouchers, with most townhomes and high-rises serving elderly or disabled residents. She said St. Paul PHA has received nearly $16 million in POP funding since 2012, including about $8.5 million last year, and that those funds enabled major life-safety and modernization projects such as the Denan Terrace renovation and boiler, plumbing, and interior upgrades in high-rises. Jill Keers of the Duluth HRA described a broader set of housing programs, including vouchers, rehab loans, emergency repair funds, construction training, and development. She said Duluth HRA is adding 128 housing units between 2023 and 2025, including mixed-income rentals, senior housing, and family townhomes, and stressed that state investment through POP and other programs is necessary to keep housing affordable and safe.

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• So just, uh, as a level setting with your license plate, you have, uh, the license plate number, whether
• So just, uh, as a level setting with your license plate, you have, uh, the license plate number, whether
• Level setting with your license plate: you have the license plate number, whether you paid your tabs,
• people's data was accessed via license people's data was accessed via license plates.<00:07:52.160
• So, it's a license plate where the tabs are paid and what vehicle that license plate is attached to.

Bills: HF3479, HF4205, HF3782, HF4081, HF4138

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage, redemption period, homestead, Minnesota Statutes, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, vehicle surveillance, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, data privacy, government data practices, law enforcement data, surveillance technology, location data, vehicle tracking, warrant requirement, probable cause, exigent circumstances

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• Beth arrived in Nazareth during one of the most difficult moments in modern higher education, taking
• As sheriff, he revolutionized the office by embracing modern technologies, specialized... ...modern technologies
• It is so extreme that even a valid driver's license would not be enough to register to vote.
• Speaker, this is nothing more than a modern-day poll tax.
• Your boasted liberty and unholy license. Your national greatness swelling vanity.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• In addition to faculty, student success requires modern, secure facilities and resources.
• This will aid in modernizing the campus infrastructure backbone to support learning delivery and create
• Next question, regarding the Tiger Fleet modernization, you're indicating that...
• Obviously, I've been talking about a fleet, so licensed pilots.
• Coast Guard license. serve as officers on commercial ships, or the only such program in the Southern

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• It's time to modernize laws to meet the growth of the craft distilling industry, laws that give consumers
• <00:11:50.040> laws<00:11:50.440> to Market it's time to modernize laws to Market it's
• time to modernize laws to meet<00:11:50.839> the<00:11:50.959> growth<00:11:51.320>
• You know, so it's time that our Hawaii legislation modernizes to keep up with the world that is today
• You know, so it's time that our Hawaii legislation modernizes to keep up with the world that is today

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 29, 2025, and heard testimony on HB 108, which concerns intoxicating liquor and would expand direct-to-consumer shipping for beer and spirits. Supporters included representatives of Koloa Rum Company, Maui Brewing Company, and Ola Brew, who argued the bill would modernize alcohol laws, help small local producers compete, support jobs and local agriculture, and give consumers more access to Hawaii-made products. They also said Hawaii already has experience regulating direct wine shipments, with age verification and carrier-based delivery systems in place, and that direct shipping could help businesses reach visitors after they return home and diversify beyond tourism. Opposition came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, whose representative said the bill could increase access for underage drinking, especially because liquor commissions do not currently conduct compliance checks on alcohol shipments and may lack capacity to do so. The group also raised tax-enforcement concerns, saying the existing three-tier system makes excise and sales tax collection easier, while direct shipping would require additional auditing. They urged the committee to oppose the bill or defer it until more research is done, and suggested a common carrier reporting requirement to help reconcile shipments. Committee members questioned both sides about whether current law already allows some alcohol shipments, whether a Kentucky distiller could ship directly to Hawaii, and how reciprocity with other states would work. Supporters said the bill is modeled on wine-shipping language and could be amended to clarify reciprocity, while opponents said the bill lacks a common carrier reporting requirement and would place a burden on county liquor commissions. No vote or final action on HB 108 was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• And I also think Chairwoman Blaise will know that it's a very similar issue to food truck licensing.
• We are an organic certified hemp license manufacturer in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and we focus on
• I also have seen this—I'm not yielding my time— I've seen the license number on MDAR go from over 100
• Even when there were over 100 licenses, it was still an issue with supply.
• And it says that only licensed professionals such as landscapers can use these products.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries held its second hearing and heard testimony on a wide range of bills, including food security, cottage food entrepreneurship, hemp regulation, lobster industry support, pesticide restrictions, pollinator protections, pet cemeteries, and municipal land rights. Committee chairs outlined hearing procedures, noted that 19 bills were on the docket, and took testimony both in person and remotely, with several legislators testifying out of turn because of scheduling conflicts. Several speakers supported food access and local economic opportunity bills. Representative Howard and Senator Oliveira backed the Food Justice Frontline Program and a cottage food/food entrepreneur bill, arguing they would fund nonprofit food security organizations, create jobs, improve SNAP/HIP outreach, and reduce barriers for home-based food businesses. Eastie Farm representatives and a student testified in favor of the food justice bill, describing food insecurity in East Boston and the need for grants, youth involvement, and multilingual outreach. Sidney Travis of the Institute for Justice also supported cottage food reforms, saying current municipal permitting rules create unequal access and that cottage foods are generally safe. The committee also heard sharply divided testimony on hemp legislation. Senator Comerford supported S. 54 as a public health measure to ban synthetic THC products, restrict intoxicating hemp sales to licensed dispensaries, and fund local enforcement, while Laura Beiner, John Nathan, and Elizabeth Wendorf opposed the bill or parts of it, warning it would harm compliant hemp businesses and small farmers. Representative Arena-DeRosa testified in support of a related pollinator bill, and Adam Karachi opposed pesticide restrictions for schools while Deborah Smith supported them, arguing existing protections should be expanded to other child-centered locations. The committee also heard support for a bill to aid lobstermen affected by right whale protections, a bill to preserve private pet cemeteries, and a municipal right-of-first-refusal bill for agricultural and recreational land. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• We served about 3500 students on the secondary side with the con Meego license.
• So you have a license to the software. You get the training from the vendor partner.
• Is there a license fee or a blanket fear something like that? How much does it cost?
• I believe it's around $4 a license.
• But that's because those licenses rolled over.

Bills: HR159, HR160, HR161, HR162, HR163, HR164, HCR60, HCR61, HCR62, HCR63, HCR64, HR153, HR154, HR155, HR156, HR157, HR158, HCR57, HCR58, HCR59, SB124, SB399, SB441, SB447, SB460, HCR4, HCR47, HB59, HB74, HB159, HB175, HB330, HB364, HB414, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB628, HB786, HB909, HB1008, HB1033, HB1034, HB1041, HB1052, HB1062, HB1070, HB1079, HB1112, HB1118, HB1139, HB1151, HB1154, HB1176, HB1182, HB1196, HB1214, HB1231, HB1241, SB244, HB1, HB2, HB3, HB312, HB313, HB383, HB314, HCR3, HB983, HB1126, HR1, HR17, HCR5, HB27, HB71, HB214, HB225, HB241, HB244, HB306, HB345, HB366, HB446, HB511, HB514, HB655, HB730, HB743, HB1027, HB1037, HB1043, HB1082, HB1091, HB1096, HB1103, HB1167, HB1174, HB1175, HB1230, HB1237, HB1238, HB55, HB385, HB394, HB396, HB406, HB608, HB622, HB676, HB772, HB897, HB1030, HB1035, HB1038, HB1045, HB1049, HB1056, HB1058, HB1059, HB1092, HB1100, HB1117, HB1160, HB1161, HB1162, HB1177, HB1180, HB1189, HB1216, HB1239, HB1240, SB162, SB349, SB350, SB382, SB383, SB127, HB51, HB58, HB140, HB750, HB911, HB982, HB1010, HB151, HB180, HB192, HB193, HB310, HB635, HB690, HB961, HB1003, HB1146, HB864, HB977, HB181, HB31, HB664, HB615, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB9, HB284, HB393, HB459, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB773, HB996, HB1113, HB1234, HB1236

Keywords: occupational therapy, healthcare, medical professionals, recognition, professional day, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, Louisiana State Law Institute, real estate law, Black Maternal Health Week, maternal health, racial disparities, healthcare access, culturally competent care, Louisiana, community health, motorcycle safety, awareness month, motorcyclists education

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• or whatever and it give a scan license or whatever and it give a scan uh<00:25:21.120> and<00
• The framework for the modern version of the model was adopted during the 2016 budget session, though
• 00:37:51.359> framework<00:37:51.760> for<00:37:51.920> the<00:37:52.079> modern
• The framework for the modern in 2004.
• The framework for the modern version<00:37:52.640> of<00:37:52.800> the<00:37:52.960>

Bills: HB0105, HB0107, SF0002

Keywords: K-12 education, school facilities, security improvements, public funding, state appropriations, school construction, local government funding, sales tax distribution, municipal funding, economic equity, state revenue, Wyoming Legislature, legislative appropriations, Legislative Service Office, LSO budget, general fund, biennial budget, legislative branch, legislator travel, per diem

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• 31.760> uh AGS 131, sequence 2091: data AI office and AI risk management tools for geospatial license
• renewals<00:59:50.799> modify<00:59:51.480> four<00:59:51.960> positions license
• renewals modify four positions license renewals modify four positions 1,613<00:59:54.640> th000
• LBR 1883, sequence 100-1: Disability Compensation Division modernization project.
• project modify the details modernization project modify the details to<01:22:54.520> to to to

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Bonner, and we're helping foreign medical school graduate licensing modifications with Rep.
• that $2.1 billion, the most interesting $40 million are the $40 million going to SSIS to finally modernize
• <00:02:08.360> modifications<00:02:09.360> with graduate licensing modifications with
• graduate licensing modifications with Rep.<00:02:10.160> Mahummood.
• And what's funny modernize the system.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In recent years, there's been a strong focus on modernizing and expediting the municipal processes to
• Like all licensed child care providers, we must maintain strict staff-to-child ratios to ensure safety
• helped thousands of domestic violence survivors, and what I'm going to tell you next is not poetic license
• order for retroactive child support to apply to the date of a positive pregnancy test confirmed by a licensed
• While most modern-day options for testing the paternity are low risk, even in the womb, this bill allows

Bills: HB2041, HB2144, HB2239, HB2321, HB2371, HB2594, HB2661, HB2662, HB2793, HB2968, HB2995

Keywords: child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, security freeze, credit reporting, dependent children, parental notification

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• In just a few minutes, you'll hear more about our plans to modernize and double the size of the School
• To meet the demands of the modern economy, we want to continue to encourage you to make investments.
• The decrease would be that our licensees get licensed and then go somewhere else.
• We also have license plate reader technology in the area.
• In contrast, only 38.5% of New Mexico UME students become licensed physicians in the state.