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• I'm proud to have a positive and collaborative relationship with all of them.
• I'm proud to have a positive and collaborative relationship with all of them.
• The organization has been a collaborator with the Republican Party ever since.
• We're seeing book bans, forced outing, and so many other practices that harm our community.
• We saw the disco drag queen having everybody on their feet during batting practice.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• passionate about international trade, and this is an opportunity for us to meet with stakeholders, collaborate
• We want to collaborate.
• Trade offices in Mexico that show the strength and support that we have in collaborating with Mexico.
• So if a mom needs to get to her kids at school, or if they need to shuttle them to soccer practice, or
• if they need to go to work, To their kids at school or if they need to shuttle them to soccer practice

Summary: The House Committee on International Trade held its first meeting of the session with member introductions and opening remarks emphasizing Arizona’s interest in foreign relations, border commerce, and collaboration with trading partners, especially Mexico. Chair Tony Rivera noted the state’s trade offices in Mexico and framed the committee’s work as a way to strengthen Arizona’s international relationships. Staff were introduced, and members were reminded of amendment deadlines, though no bills were heard. The committee then heard a presentation from the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District. Chamber representatives described Nogales as a major gateway for trade, tourism, agriculture, and logistics, and said the region is investing in entrepreneurship support, bilingual business resources, digital and e-commerce training, and workforce development tied to mining and logistics. They also highlighted tourism promotion efforts and said infrastructure, housing, and pedestrian access at the ports of entry are major needs. Committee members asked about regulatory and infrastructure improvements, housing and health-care challenges, and tourism data. Greg Lucero of the provisional community college described the district’s unusual status, its contract with Pima College to provide instruction, and the impact of South32’s mining project on enrollment and workforce training demand. He said the district is focusing on AI, advanced manufacturing, trades, and ESL support, while working toward accreditation. Members asked about industry partnerships, certificate timelines, and programs tied to Arizona-Mexico trade. The committee also heard from Cattlemex, T4 Ranch, Arizona Cattle Feeder Association, and J.M. Fletcher Cattle Co. on the closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to live cattle imports because of New World screwworm concerns. Testimony argued that Sonora cattle are safe, that Arizona ports are strategically important, and that reopening the ports would support feedlots, packing plants, jobs, and lower beef prices. Witnesses urged a state-by-state USDA reopening, especially for Sonora, and said Arizona should not be penalized for outbreaks elsewhere in Mexico. Members asked about industry support, the effect of grazing restrictions, the future of Arizona’s livestock sector, and whether a Sonora-specific carve-out could be safely implemented. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• My work involves collaborating with state epidemiologists to ensure equity and literacy of epidemiological
• provides opportunities for epidemiologists to learn about one another's work and our potential collaborations
• By collaborating with state epidemiologists, we're able to release their work to the public in layperson's
• This includes health councils, community schools, local collaboratives, local behavioral health collaboratives
• Allow me that practice, but the ADA coordinator said it would not be approved because it is against a

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• They often are in a profession because they want to practice as a veterinarian.
• </c> there because she preferred practicing there because she preferred practicing medicine<00:04:18.160
• </c><00:05:10.840><c> medicine</c> professionals to practice medicine professionals to practice medicine
• </c> about soil Health practice about soil Health practice implementation<01:32:10.000><c> and</c><01
• <01:43:48.320><c> work</c> collaborative work collaborative work group<01:43:50.480><c> uh</c><01:43:

Bills: HF2446, HF2878, HF2667, HF1795, HF2683, HF2916

Keywords: agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant

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• understand it more, and so this has been a learning process for me too, was really that focus, the practical
• We appreciate the collaboration and want to make sure that it gets on the books soon. Thank you.
• It's just been good to see that collaboration. My question is about the Motion Picture Association.
• reflects my personal views and not those of any current or prior employers, academic affiliations, or collaborators
• The benefits of integration are practical.

Bills: SB6046

Keywords: SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets

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• We’re a state agency responsible for coordinating the collaborative effort to protect and restore Puget
• We're an state agency responsible for coordinating the collaborative effort to participate in the collaborative
• We're an state agency responsible for coordinating the collaborative effort to protect and restore Puget
• cases when a district acquires land it comes with future conditions to maintain certain conservation practices
• particular importance to our district is farmland preservation and the demonstration of conservation practices

Bills: HB2201, HB2154

Keywords: urban growth, city planning, county regulations, development standards, land use, land ownership, conservation districts, property rights, regulatory authority, environmental policy, 904, all

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• Good afternoon, Kyle Jones with the San Joaquin Valley Water Collaborative Action Program and Community
• That is precisely the intent of AB 333 to correct this upstream market failure by creating practical,
• economical, viable pathways to recover and keep... ...by creating practical, economical, viable pathways
• We truly appreciate the productive conversations and the willingness to collaborate with us and work
• Because of that collaboration and the committee amendments... ...with us and work on our several concerns

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• We hold the inherent responsibility to coordinate, collaborate, communicate, and educate our county,
• striving to lead the nation in a We pride ourselves in striving to lead the nation in a number of best practices
• Other best practices that we think could enhance their existing plans.
• That takes an incredible collaborative effort.
• None of that would have been possible without the collaboration of our sister agencies throughout the

Summary: The Natural Resources and Disaster Subcommittee met to continue its review of hurricane impacts and state response. The committee first heard from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which described its four core functions—preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation—and highlighted its 24/7 State Watch Office, regional training efforts, and disaster assistance work. Deputy Executive Director Keith Pruitt detailed the state’s 2024 storm response, including Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, citing large-scale mission support, flood-control deployments, meal and water distribution, power restoration, debris removal, and billions in disaster funding and mitigation dollars. He also discussed debris management challenges and recommended that local governments update and exercise debris plans and maintain contingency contracts.

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• The memory of the six million murdered Jews by the Nazis and their willing collaborators obligates us
• 50.800><c> willing</c> Jews by the Nazis and their willing Jews by the Nazis and their willing collaborators
• obligates us to observe collaborators obligates us to observe this<01:32:53.760><c> supreme</c><01:32
• to</c><01:36:37.760><c> the</c> Callaway, an act relating to the Callaway, an act relating to the practice
• </c> practice of lactation consultation. practice of lactation consultation.

Keywords: Convene 00:00:00 Senate Message 00:04:59 Orders of the Day 00:06:19 Recess 00:06:38 Reconvene 01:11:12 HB 306 01:11:42 HB 34 01:14:19 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 01:16:25 Rep. Petrie Statements on Budget 01:16:42 Motions, Petitions, and Communications continued 01:23:50 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 01:36:28 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 01:38:52 ConC/Rules Report 01:45:18 Floor Amendments 01:46:21 Adjournment 01:46:32, 958, all

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• I believe the product stewardship plans basically require them to recycle to the extent practical.
• We appreciate the work that the sponsor and chair has done on this bill, collaboratively working with
• Thanks again, and looking forward to collaborating.
• I look forward to working collaboratively with you during the session. Thank you.
• I look forward to working collaboratively with you during the session. Thank you. Thank you.

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2343, which would require the Department of Fish and Wildlife to obtain CAFO or individual discharge permit coverage for its game farms, and to treat game farms with at least 5,000 birds as large CAFOs. The prime sponsor and local officials from Centralia said the WDFW pheasant farm has contributed to nitrate contamination in a critical aquifer, affecting drinking water and public health, and argued the state should be held to the same standards as private operators. WDFW testified that it has already voluntarily secured the permit the bill would require and is working with Ecology and local partners. Testimony from county health and residents largely supported the bill, citing elevated nitrate levels and health risks, especially for infants and pregnant people. The committee then heard House Bill 2301, which expands Washington’s paint stewardship program to cover additional paint-related products, aerosol paints, and certain non-industrial coatings. The sponsor and industry supporters said the existing paint recycling program is working well and should be broadened to keep more materials out of landfills and reduce local hazardous waste costs. Local government witnesses supported the expansion but asked for changes on convenience standards, packaging coverage, and reimbursement for local collection costs. Ecology supported the overall concept but raised implementation concerns, including the need for uniform standards, full reporting, and more time for rulemaking. A wood preservatives industry representative opposed including wood preservatives, saying they are not paint and have different handling requirements. The committee also took testimony on House Bill 2515, a proposed substitute addressing emerging large energy use facilities, defined mainly as large data centers and virtual currency mining facilities. The bill would require utilities to adopt tariffs or policies to protect other ratepayers, require long-term contracts, demand response or curtailment provisions, reporting on energy and water use, and new clean energy targets for these facilities, while also changing how no-cost allowances under the Climate Commitment Act are allocated and creating an annual fee for the facilities. Supporters, including environmental groups, community action agencies, some utilities, and labor and tribal representatives, said the bill would protect ratepayers, improve transparency, and keep Washington on track for climate goals. Opponents, including data center and business groups, some ports, and several labor organizations, argued the bill is too prescriptive, could raise costs or discourage investment, may affect existing contracts and other large industrial loads, and could reduce construction jobs. No votes or final actions were taken in the transcript.

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• So one of the things that I've been trying to collaborate on and really help because of the other thing
• There's been conversation, is this the local collaboratives? Is this the health council?
• They're granted a license to practice that profession, and you need to be licensed by the Certification
• But also, policy practices, procedures—so those things are also part of this oversight board.
• It's my practice to be rethinking the work plan month to month, all times, because of things like this

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• Many hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice or a PhD, the terminal degree in nursing.
• by their collaborative management agreement with the dentist they will be practicing with through their
• The dentist needs to be licensed and practicing within the state of Florida.
• The dentist also tells them how long they have to practice before they feel they can practice with less
• The dentist also tells them how long they have to practice before they feel they can practice with less

Summary: The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote. Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.

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• David Kahn, and I'm a practicing addiction psychiatrist.
• AB 371 is a practical and patient-centered reform.
• Moving forward, I am committed to collaborating with... ...this measure.
• First, PBMs engage in a practice called spread pricing.
• This bill prohibits that practice.

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 22 and took up a special order of bills focused largely on prior authorization and utilization management in health care. The chair framed the discussion as part of a broader legislative effort to reduce delays and barriers to care, especially in behavioral health, chronic disease management, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. AB 384 by Assembly Member Connolly would prohibit prior authorization for inpatient mental health or substance use emergency admissions and related physician care; supporters said it would prevent dangerous delays in crisis care, while insurers and health plans warned about fraud, abuse, and ambiguity around residential treatment facilities. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and passed the committee on a party-line style vote, with Republicans largely absent or not voting. The committee then heard AB 510 by Assembly Member Addis, which would require health plans, upon request, to provide a peer reviewer of the same or similar specialty when a treating provider appeals a prior authorization denial or modification. Supporters argued that specialty-matched review would make appeals fairer and more clinically informed; opponents said the requirement was too rigid and that timelines and electronic submission rules needed changes. After discussion about the need for timely, specialty-specific review, the bill was approved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. AB 539 by Assembly Member Schiavo would extend prior authorization approvals to one year or the duration of the physician’s prescribed treatment for chronic conditions; supporters cited repeated denials and treatment interruptions, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, fraud, and the need for shorter validity periods. The bill was also passed as amended and placed on call. The committee next considered AB 669 by Assembly Member Haney, which would bar concurrent and retrospective review for the first 28 days of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment and limit prior authorization for related outpatient medications. The bill was presented with a powerful personal story from Ryan Matlock’s mother about her son’s death after an insurer cut off treatment early; supporters said the measure would keep patients in care long enough to stabilize, while opponents argued it would reduce oversight and could allow lower-quality or non-evidence-based care. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. Finally, AB 512 by Assembly Member Harabedian would shorten prior authorization response times to 24 hours for urgent requests and 48 hours for non-urgent requests; supporters said delays can worsen outcomes, while opponents warned the timelines were unrealistic and could increase administrative burdens and safety issues. The bill was approved as amended and placed on call. AB 574 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez was then heard; it would allow up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy sessions for a new episode of care without prior authorization, with supporters emphasizing stroke and neurological recovery and opponents warning of reduced oversight and unnecessary care. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 574, before final action is shown.

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• We already do quite a bit of collaboration with the DOE and, uh, to try and get those FAFSA completion
• </c> already do quite a bit of collaboration already do quite a bit of collaboration with<00:06:19.680
• It was a co-ed sport, and they had no problem providing a pool facility for us to practice at.
• at, and there were instances where we even had to practice at a public beach, which is unsafe.
• It was a co-ed sport, and they had no problem providing a pool facility for us to practice at.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Education met on February 6 at 2:00 p.m. and heard testimony on a series of education-related bills. HB 1200, which would codify teacher ratios in statute, drew support from the Department of Education, the Democratic Party of the Education Caucus, and 11 individuals; no opposition was noted and the committee moved on without questions. HB 1344, concerning mandatory FAFSA completion, received testimony from the Department of Education, Hawaii P20, and a University of Hawaiʻi student who cited unclaimed Pell Grant funds and low FAFSA completion rates as reasons to support the bill. Committee members asked about current outreach efforts, and DOE and P20 described FAFSA tracking data, hotlines, email support, school-based FAFSA nights, and coordination with counselors; members also raised concerns about federal education funding and Pell Grants. The committee then heard HB 1499, which would authorize staff and volunteers to administer certain medications. The Department of Education, Department of Health, University of Hawaiʻi nursing leadership, and the Hawaii State Center for Nursing all testified in support, along with several individuals and the Democratic Party Environmental Caucus. The next measure, HB 902 on the Public Safety Power Shutoff program, was supported by DOE, the Public Utilities Commission, and Hawaiian Electric, but it prompted extensive questioning from the Vice Chair about whether taxpayers should fund a study to help schools remain open during shutoffs. Hawaiian Electric said the bill would help DOE assess impacts in wildfire-risk areas and noted its wildfire safety strategy, outreach efforts, and potential community resource centers, while the Vice Chair argued the utility should bear more of the cost. The committee also heard HB 961, a bill on school libraries and a CASS pilot program, with DOE offering comments and HSTA and the Hawaii Library Association strongly supporting it. HSTA argued certified librarians are important for literacy, research, and digital literacy, and said many schools lack them because of cost; the association and 14 individuals testified in support. HB 962, a related bill on DOE libraries and the system, also drew support from DOE, HSTA, and the Hawaii Library Association, with 15 individuals in support. Finally, HB 730, concerning the Civil Rights Compliance Branch, received support from DOE, White Children’s Action Network, AAW of Hawaiʻi, and many individuals. Testifiers said the branch needs more resources and training and handles more than Title IX, including Title VI, Title VII, and ADA matters. A student plaintiff in a Title IX lawsuit described unequal treatment in athletics and facilities, and another supporter said the bill would help ensure compliance with federal civil rights laws. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• True of so many things in practice.
• </c> 20 minutes of day of practice reading. 20 minutes of day of practice reading.
• And so our minutes a day of practice.
• </c> practicable and workable. Thank you. practicable and workable. Thank you.
• </c> databases and since we collaborate databases and since we collaborate together<01:41:03.679><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and, you know, our report strongly urges the elimination of that practice.
• </c> uh trying to put together collaborative uh trying to put together collaborative approaches<00:51
• Are there some best practices you can share with us to get a high-performing board?
• Are there some best practices you can share with us to get a high-performing board?
• Are there some best practices you can share with us to get a high-performing board?

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• The design team has collaborated with thousands of community members across the state, stakeholders,
• with the ban specifically collaboration with the ban specifically the<00:17:44.480><c> university</c
• smoking and so it was still practically smoking and so they<00:21:26.480><c> decided</c><00:21:26.840
• So for your distrust in us to understand that we would work and collaborate together on this is quite
• </c> that we would work and collaborate that we would work and collaborate together<00:37:03.880><c>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Pharmacists have made great advancements in what we do in collaborating with other providers, and our
• Pharmacists have made great advancements in what we do in collaborating with other providers, and our
• Pharmacists have made great advancements in what we do in collaborating with other providers, and our
• Pharmacists have made great advancements in what we do in collaborating with other providers, and our
• that could be happening other practices that could be happening in<01:17:09.520><c> terms</c><01:17:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint Health, Human Services, and Labor and Technology committee heard testimony on SB 447, a Department of Health pilot program related to recruitment, and SB 1043, a tax measure. On SB 447, the Department of Health said the pilot had streamlined hiring by delaying minimum-qualification review until later in the process, while the Department of Human Resources Development objected that parts of the bill could conflict with civil service rules, due process rights, and equal pay requirements. Several labor and employee groups testified, with some supporting the pilot as a way to address vacancies and others warning about merit-system concerns. The committee later voted to pass SB 447 as is. On SB 1043, testimony was mixed but largely focused on the bill’s tax changes, especially the proposed increase to the general excise tax and exemptions or credits for lower-income households. Supporters, including labor groups and housing/worker advocates, argued the bill would reduce burdens on working families, help with food insecurity, and keep residents in Hawaiʻi. Opponents, including the Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi and some community witnesses, said the general excise tax is regressive and would raise costs across the state. The committee voted to advance SB 1043 with substantial amendments, deleting most of the bill except section two and setting a far-future effective date, while noting the fiscal impact had not been provided. The committee also deferred SB 633 and later deferred SB 1633 for further decision-making, scheduling continued consideration for February 12, 2025, in Room 225. The hearing included standard instructions on one-minute testimony, written testimony, and Zoom procedures, and the committee adjourned after taking the above actions.

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• I always welcome collaboration with you, Representative Reed. Thank you. I, I... ...pushing.
• I always welcome collaboration with you, Representative Reed. Thank you.
• I appreciate your endeavor of collaborative work. Are there any real questions? I don't.
• But once WSDOT awards and identifies the progressive design builder, then they collaborate to set those
• In short, HB 2552 is a practical, responsible update to Washington's transportation toolkit.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on three transportation-related bills. HB 2467, sponsored by Rep. Timmons, would clarify how fifth-wheel RVs are measured for length purposes by measuring from the king pin to the rear-most point, allowing fifth wheels up to 46 feet under that method without increasing the current roadway length limits. The staff report said the bill has no fiscal impact for most agencies and a small indeterminate impact for Labor and Industries; the proposed substitute makes technical clarifications. The sponsor and several RV dealers, the Association of Washington Business, and the RV Industry Association testified in support, saying the bill would improve clarity, preserve safety, and help Washington dealers compete with neighboring states. No one testified in opposition during the hearing. The committee briefly suspended HB 2467 to hear HB 2495, sponsored by Rep. Thomas, which would give the City of Seattle authority to immediately remove vehicles blocking streetcar tracks or otherwise jeopardizing streetcar operations without waiting for police to first cite the vehicle. Staff said the bill applies only to Seattle, includes an emergency clause, and has no fiscal impact because impound fees are expected to offset costs. Rep. Thomas and Seattle Streetcar Program Manager Alison Redenz supported the bill, describing frequent track blockages and delays to service, especially after hours, and saying the change would speed restoration of transit operations. The committee then heard public testimony on HB 2552, which would authorize WSDOT and Sound Transit to use multiple award task order contracting (MATOC) for transportation construction projects. Staff explained that MATOC would let agencies prequalify contractors and then compete task orders among them, with required award and protest processes. Rep. Zahn said the bill would give agencies another tool to streamline delivery while preserving competition and including WMBE firms. Sound Transit supported the bill as a faster, more flexible procurement method that could broaden opportunities for smaller firms, while the Washington Aggregate and Concrete Association opposed it, arguing the approach is not well tested in Washington, could reduce competition, and should be reviewed by the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board. After testimony, the committee closed the public hearing on HB 2552 and adjourned after caucusing.

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• Um, second to that, I would love to delve deeper into the actual state Tribal Collaboration Act since
• A lot of things are tied into sovereignty and relationships, but improving law enforcement practices,
• entities that they were instructed to collaborate with the stakeholders and uh everyone related, we
• In collaboration that discussions probably need to be created, so we're not trying to cram this in.
• And collaborate and partner in delivering um healthcare in, in anticipation of further cuts.