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• </c><00:40:09.920><c> the</c><00:40:10.040><c> journal</c><00:40:10.480><c> of</c> progressing naturally
• the journal of progressing naturally the journal of clinical<00:40:11.079><c> endocrinology</c><00:40
• studies and and um samplings but natural studies and and um samplings but we<01:02:45.640><c> know</
• I'm open to new and developing science and information.
• </c><03:35:31.279><c> and</c> to new and developing science and to new and developing science and information

Committee: House Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs

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• Why do we not have a commission science?
• </c> things of that nature. things of that nature.
• It's simply about the nature of that particular expenditure. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• Her mother used to take her on nature walks, showing her the constellation of the Northern Lights.
• And while nature made an impression, it was the stars that captivated her the most.

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• The amendment is largely technical in nature.
• The clerk will unlock the machine. natural disasters. Thank you. For the debate.
• He's a naturalized citizen.
• He's a naturalized citizen.
• He's a naturalized citizen.

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• The Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee will come to order. Good morning.
• We work to conserve birds and their habitats and create more access to nature for everyone.
• Good morning, Megan Cleveland with the Nature Conservancy in support. Okay.
• It connects them to the natural world in a way that few modern experiences can.
• Good morning, Megan Cleveland with The Nature Conservancy in support. Hi.

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

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• I'm a CTE instructor for health sciences at Los Lunas High School.
• So how was that caught, and exactly what was the nature of those discussions?
• Was it related to the students moving, or what was the nature of that sort of conversation?
• the students moving, or what was the nature of that sort of conversation?
• I don't know the nature of the discussions maybe in late October, early November, but 40-day counts are

Bills: SB83 , SB106 , SB107 , SB123 , SJR1

Committee: House House Education

Keywords: ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections

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• Forensic science improvements and to prevent violent acts of terrorism against nonprofit groups.
• critical items to be funded that address the needs of the state now and also look into the future for natural
• includes funding to increase full-time equivalents to address the growing responsibilities for our natural

Committee: House Appropriations

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• than $100 and not more than $1,000 against any jurisdictional utility for violation of any state natural
• her fueled throughout debate, but her unwavering adherence to a strict diet, which is pediatric in nature
• factors such as coverage limitations, public policy, experience and outcomes in other states, the nature
• I met Tom Brandt by serving on every single committee with him: Agriculture, General Affairs, and Natural
• appears to concern teacher certification and qualifications, including college credit, social and natural

Bills: LB764 , LB815A , LB839 , LB888 , LB955 , LB972A , LB1029 , LB1087 , LB1091 , LB1126A , LB1181A , LB1237A , LB1261A , LB304A , LB762 , LB889 , LB929 , LB966 , LB1022 , LB1187 , LR508

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• Transmission is a natural fit for CCAs, particularly for...
• Transmission is a natural fit for CCAs, particularly for the competitive projects that the accelerator
• The motion is do pass as amended to Natural Resources. Chen? Davies? Davies, no. Davies, no.
• The motion is do pass as amended to Natural Resources. Petrie-Norris? Aye. Patterson? Aye. Burner?
• UCS is a research and advocacy nonprofit that puts rigorous independent science.

Summary: The committee hearing covered a long agenda of energy, utility, and data-center bills, with members hearing extensive testimony on affordability, ratepayer protections, wildfire liability, and grid planning. Several measures were presented by Assembly Member Irwin and others, including AB 2182 on industrial energy efficiency incentives, AB 2396 on allowing community choice aggregators to develop transmission projects, AB 2589 on returning federal tax savings to ratepayers, AB 2508 on shifting public purpose program costs off utility bills, AB 1577 on data center reporting, and AB 2383 on large energy-use facility rate design. The chair noted the hearing began without a quorum and later proceeded once quorum was established for the data-center and AB 2383 votes. AB 2182 and AB 2589 were discussed but not acted on during the portion shown, while AB 2396 drew substantial debate over wildfire liability, financing, and whether CCAs should be allowed to own transmission lines. AB 2508 generated the most divided policy discussion, with supporters arguing that public purpose programs and energy efficiency costs should not be borne by ratepayers and should instead be funded through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund or other public sources. Opponents warned that moving those programs to GGRF would threaten funding stability, undermine cost-effective efficiency programs, and jeopardize important safety-net and wildfire-related spending; wildfire survivor advocates asked for amendments to ensure victims are paid first before any reallocation. Committee members raised concerns about whether GGRF is an appropriate and stable funding source, and several said they could not support the bill as drafted. AB 1577, requiring data centers to report energy, water, and noise information, passed on a 10-1 vote after supporters said the bill would help local and state planners manage rapid load growth, while opponents argued it was burdensome, duplicative, and could expose proprietary or security-sensitive information. AB 2383, which would direct the CPUC to create a new rate structure for large energy-use facilities and require long-term contracts to prevent cost shifts and stranded assets, also drew strong support and opposition. The Little Hoover Commission and NRDC backed the bill as a way to protect ratepayers from data-center-related costs, while CCAs, the Chamber of Commerce, manufacturers, and petroleum interests objected to the bill’s scope and to CPUC oversight, especially as it could affect CCAs and other large users beyond data centers. After discussion about preserving local authority and avoiding stranded costs, the committee approved AB 2383 on a 13-0 vote and left the roll open for absent members. The hearing then moved to AB 1774, a wildfire accountability bill by Assembly Member Berman, which was introduced with testimony from fire survivors and consumer advocates emphasizing the need to verify that utility wildfire mitigation spending is actually performed before ratepayers are charged.

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• professor with a joint appointment in the departments of pediatrics and psychiatry and behavioral sciences
• . of Pediatrics and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus.
• That would depend on the nature of the exhibit. And again, I can't speak to hypotheticals.
• The focus on science of reading, making sure that we are meeting kids where they are, and recognizing
• It does say that if the nature of the relationship changes, they are to let the Secretary of State know

Bills: SB1521 , SB372 , SB1232 , SB1307 , SB1338 , SB1390 , SB1451 , SB1463 , SB1558 , SB1567 , SB1595 , SB1621 , SB1734 , SB1749 , SB1827 , SB1833 , SB1991 , SB1992 , SB63 , SB2063 , SB2180 , SB1198 , SB80

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledges, and a series of guest and gallery introductions, including medical professionals, interns, students, and advocates visiting for Disability Day. The chamber then moved quickly through a long floor agenda, with leaders repeatedly noting the need to stay at desks and proceed efficiently. Several bills were taken up with floor substitutes or minor amendments, most often restore-title amendments, before advancing to final passage. The Senate passed a number of measures addressing technology, public safety, education, health care, elections, and state agency operations. Among the most notable were SB 1521, which creates safeguards around AI social companions for minors after discussion of teen suicides linked to such products; SB 1734, which sets guardrails for AI use in schools and requires district policies by 2027; and SB 1307, which removes statutory language conflicting with religious-freedom case law and passed after debate over whether it could open the door to funding religious entities. Other bills approved included SB 372 on carrying firearms in certain state-owned lodges and cabins, SB 1232 on escalating penalties for major copper theft damage, SB 1338 making the literacy-coach program permanent and tying Strong Readers Act dollars to district access, SB 1451 on voter-registration cleanup and reporting, SB 1463 extending the polygraph examiners board sunset, SB 1558 clarifying that some OJA youth in Level E group homes may remain served until age 19, and SB 1567 clarifying APRN prescriptive-authority rules and supervision compensation. The chamber also approved SB 1595, an anti-steering/anti-discrimination bill aimed at CDL training grants and workforce boards, and SB 1621, treating public law libraries as public entities represented by district attorneys. SB 1749, which lets the LP Gas Board create permitting and inspection rules for mobile food vendors and delegate inspections to more local permit holders, drew concern from some senators about added costs and burdens on food-truck operators but still passed. The Senate also advanced SB 1833, codifying the SNAP waiver executive order and limiting certain non-nutritive foods, with questions focused on how the restrictions would be communicated and applied. Most measures were passed by substantial margins, and several were declared emergency measures after final votes.

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• So we had a lot of natural light coming in, so we blended the old and the new.
• </c> especially in math or stem uh science especially in math or stem uh science programs<00:26:14.200
• </c><00:42:13.680><c> program</c><00:42:14.560><c> with</c> to be an indigenous science program with
• to be an indigenous science program with several<00:42:15.119><c> emphases</c><00:42:15.760><c> and</
• you know just handling Foods nature you know just handling Foods temperatures<01:15:16.639><c> Etc</

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

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• The Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee will come to order.
• It also ensures that this process is grounded in science, tribal consultation, and, with amendments we
• That's a natural protective instinct I think we have as humans to protect our young and our people.
• And this meeting of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee is adjourned. 7 to 0.
• And this meeting of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee is adjourned.

Committee: Senate Natural Resources and Water

Summary: The committee heard SB 872, which would direct $300 million annually for 20 years to repair Central Valley subsidence damage and Delta levees to protect State Water Project deliveries. The author and supporters said the bill is needed to safeguard water for 27 million Californians, prevent threats to life and billions in infrastructure, and address long-standing levee and canal vulnerabilities. Testimony in support came from Restore the Delta, the Central Coast Water Authority, and a broad coalition of water agencies, environmental groups, local governments, and business interests; one organization, the California Chamber of Commerce, supported if amended to include federal conveyance infrastructure. No opposition witnesses appeared. Members from both parties praised the bipartisan coalition and discussed funding, beneficiary-pays concerns, and the need to prioritize water infrastructure. The committee voted 5-0 to pass SB 872 as amended to Appropriations, with the bill placed on call. The committee then heard SB 1305, a study bill on the feasibility of reintroducing the California grizzly bear. The author and tribal co-sponsors framed the measure as a science-based, consultation-driven roadmap that would not authorize reintroduction but would evaluate habitat, impacts, and implementation. Supporters, including tribal representatives, conservation groups, and animal welfare organizations, emphasized the grizzly’s cultural significance, ecological role, and the value of planning for coexistence. Opposition came from retired and current law enforcement, county officials, ranching and hunting groups, and rural representatives, who raised public safety, staffing, livestock, and wildlife-management concerns, arguing the Department of Fish and Wildlife lacks resources for another apex predator. Committee members debated whether risk, public safety, local control, and potential reintroduction areas should be addressed earlier in the process. The author agreed to consider amendments on those points and on funding and local authority. The committee voted 4-1 to pass SB 1305 as amended to Appropriations, with the bill held on call. The committee also heard SB 1079, which would create a Cal Fire Fire Innovation Unit to identify firefighter needs, test new technologies, and speed deployment of successful wildfire tools. The author said the bill would formalize a pipeline from pilot projects to statewide use and build on existing Cal Fire technology efforts. Support came from Megafire Action, Fireworks, Aurora Tech, and the Orange County Fire Authority; the California Association of Realtors supported if amended to allow nonprofits to administer grants directly to homeowners. With no opposition testimony, the bill was moved on a 2-0 vote and held on call pending additional members. The committee later took up SB 997, a district bill for the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency that would grant lien authority so it can enforce groundwater fees and sustainability plan requirements without relying on civil litigation. Support came from water contractors, rural counties, and county associations; members discussed whether similar authority should be extended to other GSAs. The bill was moved on a 2-0 vote to Judiciary and held on call.

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• incident might involve, but also what determinations have been made that might be more of a general nature
• President, the last element of this amendment relative to the Youth Engagement Initiative is more in the nature
• forward today because I think this is a straightforward, obvious action to take in a bill of this nature
• But understanding that there are those that would desire some more discussion... ...nature, but understanding
• In 1968, he left a Ph.D. program in political science to become Boston Mayor Kevin White's chief assistant

Summary: The Senate took up House No. 4646, an act enhancing child welfare protections, and considered a series of amendments focused on child welfare, school discipline, truancy, foster care transparency, and related services. Several amendments were withdrawn, including Senator DiDomenico’s proposal to create a Massachusetts children’s cabinet and Senator Tarr’s amendments on timeout and isolation standards, the best-interest-of-the-child standard, and mandated reporter definitions. Other amendments were adopted, including Senator Rauch’s amendments on student transfers and reasonableness, Senator Tarr’s amendment on information management integrity and youth engagement in the Office of the Child Advocate, and the Senate Ways and Means amendment. Amendments on school compliance before CRA filings, probation certification before accepting a child requiring assistance petition, and statewide truancy and engagement standards were rejected. After the amendments were resolved, the Senate ordered the bill to a third reading and then passed it to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 39 in the affirmative and none in the negative. The chamber also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of John Edwards and Hadley Boucher, with moments of silence held for each. Later, the Senate also adjourned in memory of former U.S. Representative Barney Frank, with remarks highlighting his civil rights work, his role in financial reform, and his historic service as the first openly gay member of Congress. Before adjournment, the Senate took up a House amendment to the Senate bill establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, voted not to concur, and requested a committee of conference. The chair appointed Senators Creem, Finegold, and O’Connor to the conference committee. The Senate then adopted an order to reconvene on Monday at 11:00 a.m. and dispense with printing a calendar, and finally adjourned.

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• residents of Arizona of Greek heritage have made significant contributions to education, commerce, science
• Representative Reim will temporarily replace Representative Heap on the Committee on Natural Resources
• Your Natural Resource, Energy and Water Committee will meet in Hearing Room 4 at 2 p.m.
• riparian corridors are vital water-dependent environmental resources that contribute to Arizona's natural
• Contribute to Arizona's natural beauty and unique recreational opportunities.

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• There is less money for science materials. It'll mean bigger class sizes for students.
• And that means there's less money for science materials, less money.
• And that means there's less money for science materials, less money for art supplies, less money for
• Chair, I move that the committee amendment from Natural Resources be adopted. Mr.
• Chair, I move that the committee amendment from Natural Resources be adopted.

Summary: The meeting began with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and a guest introduction for Deputy Frank Sloop. The Senate then moved through multiple Committee of the Whole calendars, with most measures receiving do-pass recommendations after brief explanations and, in several cases, floor amendments. Topics included public records, capital outlay review, local government, taxation, state budget implementation, higher education appropriations, utility regulation, towing regulation, homeowners association disclosures, nursing board regulation, veteran services, criminal justice, human services, K-12 education, state property management, and the continuation of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Several bills were amended on the floor before receiving favorable recommendations. House Bill 2114 on motorcycle-related provisions was amended to require that at least one registered owner be legally licensed to operate a motorcycle in Arizona. House Bill 2397 on HOA/condominium disclosures was amended to change disclosure timing and fee rules and make other conforming changes. House Bill 2408 on nursing board regulatory action was amended to remove a clear-and-convincing-evidence burden in disciplinary matters and clarify complaint-sharing procedures. House Bill 2957 on driver’s license/handheld provisions, House Bill 2305 on towing regulation, and House Bill 2321 on DCS-related reporting also received amendments before do-pass recommendations. The largest item was Senate Bill 1847, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act. Senators offered extensive floor amendments affecting agriculture, corrections, criminal justice, school safety, law enforcement equipment, vehicle theft task force funding, liquor licensing, and other budget items. During third reading and debate on the budget, Democratic senators praised negotiated gains such as funding for aging services, food assistance, civil legal aid, school meals, heat relief, and a three-year moratorium on new data center tax incentives, while criticizing border-related funding, ESA/voucher policy, and cuts to higher education and adult education. One member’s remarks were ruled dilatory after repeated off-topic comments, and the ruling of the chair was sustained by a 16-12 vote. The transcript ends with additional budget-related explanation of votes continuing after the budget’s third reading.

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• words science of reading don't actually believe in the science of reading.
• </c> the science of reading. the science of reading.
• </c><03:32:06.560><c> of</c> the science of the science of reading<03:32:08.600><c> is</c><03:32:09.600
• </c><03:33:10.720><c> of</c> them know they know the science of them know they know the science of reading
• The structured, sequential, and repetitive nature of the science-based reading curriculum is what's making

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• practical science It encourages practical science education<00:31:59.040><c> and</c><00:31:59.240><c
• </c><00:48:01.800><c> are</c><00:48:01.880><c> generally</c> notes in that nature are generally notes
• in that nature are generally discussed<00:48:02.720><c> in</c><00:48:02.920><c> our</c><00:48:03.080
• Well, there are a lot of environmental science courses that include climate change or climate crisis
• It was around holistic science scores.

Bills: HF3776 , HF3557 , HF3585

Committee: House Education Policy

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• </c> billion are going to go out to science billion are going to go out to science and<00:40:40.640><
• Stand up and support basic science. I yield back.
• Stand up and support basic science. I yield back.
• <00:44:00.680><c> I</c><00:44:00.800><c> yield</c> science I yield science I yield back<00:44:03.119>

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• new contract for agricultural building design review for the UA System Agriculture Division Food Science
• It's an amended contract for a continuation of natural gas broker consultant services. Mr.
• Going into the decision is the proprietary nature of all of the algorithms that they developed for the
• I just don't think it should be $400 million or something to that nature. Yeah.
• I just don't think it should be $400 million or something to that nature. Yep.

Committee: All JBC-PEER REVIEW

Summary: The PEER Review Subcommittee met to consider a large agenda of budget, appropriation, transfer, and contract items. Members approved temporary appropriation requests for several agencies, including the Auditor of State, Department of Education, and Labor and Licensing; ARPA return requests from Workforce Services; Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requests for State Police and Agriculture; restricted reserve transfers for teacher scholarships, school facilities, and economic stimulus; a Commerce reallocation of positions and spending authority; cash fund, budget classification, overtime, and pay plan requests; and 17 methods of finance items for universities and other agencies. Most items were approved without objection after brief explanations from staff and agencies. Several items drew questions and were held or discussed further. A Department of Human Services discretionary grant package for the RSVP program was held over after Senator Irvin raised concerns about whether the grants were an effective use of state general revenue and asked for more information on administration costs and program operations. In the contracts section, Representative Richardson questioned a DHS sole-source contract with EMS Link for document management software and a DHS contract with Presidio; the EMS Link item was held for additional answers, while the Presidio item was clarified as not sole-source and was allowed to proceed. Members also asked for more information on a Department of Education mental health referral contract with Care Solace, which officials said is a statewide concierge/referral service connecting students to Arkansas providers and telehealth options. The committee also reviewed monthly reports, including the Medicaid Trust Fund. DHS and DFA officials said the fund was currently sufficient to finish the fiscal year, though it was being drawn down and would likely require a $100 million transfer from restricted reserves in FY27, with another $100 million set aside in the governor’s budget as a backstop. Members discussed the need to define a minimum reserve level and to better account for ongoing Medicaid costs in the budget. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• name changes, and the many Californians whose vital records have been destroyed as a result of a natural
• The unemployment insurance program is seasonal in nature. We have seasonal influxes that happen.
• The nature of work has changed since the pandemic, and it is time that California caught up.
• But no science or numbers were being quoted by the professionals today as for the reason for new policy
• That being said, I'm proud to hear this, and I want to thank the science the health care workers, the

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• It's a great time after hours to get our employees out to see the beautiful nature in eastern Kentucky
• We support all 120 counties, leveraging our expertise and the science.
• And then we have the the the science.
• </c><01:04:05.599><c> resources</c> ranges from a and natural resources ranges from a and natural resources
• </c><01:09:50.960><c> agent</c><01:09:51.279><c> in</c> family and consumer sciences agent in family

Summary: The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” work from Kentucky Hospital Association and Kentucky Department of Agriculture leaders, including Jim Muser, Holly Harris, and Commissioner Jonathan Shell. The chair framed the discussion around personal wellness, injury prevention, and the broader goal of improving health through better sleep, nutrition, and activity, then asked the presenters to describe current initiatives and any policy changes needed. The witnesses described a partnership linking hospitals and Kentucky farmers to improve health outcomes while supporting rural agriculture. They said the effort has moved beyond the pilot stage and now includes more than 40 hospitals statewide, with programs such as healthier hospital cafeterias, grab-and-go options, farmers markets at hospital sites, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and medically tailored meals or groceries for patients with chronic conditions. ARH was highlighted as a leading model, with local food procurement, employee wellness efforts, and measurable outcome pilots, including a Russell County Hospital project focused on diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. They also emphasized barriers to scaling the model, including fragmented short-term funding, lack of reimbursement for food-as-medicine programs, and burdensome procurement and testing requirements that can make it difficult for small farmers to participate. The presenters said hospitals are using their own funds or temporary grants to sustain programs and argued that policy changes are needed to simplify sourcing, expand reimbursement pathways, and support clinical measurement of outcomes. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken during the portion provided.