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• expands eligibility for emergency financial assistance to guardsmen, and repeals an active, unfunded statutory
• So this language was in the bill originally.
• We took it out because it didn’t really do, So this language was in the bill originally.

Summary: The Transportation Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up four member bills. The first, CS/HB 1387 by Rep. Overdorf, would create the Taxpayer Dollars Protect Workers Act and require secret-ballot union recognition for companies receiving state economic development funds. Questions focused on whether the bill was pro- or anti-union and on its fiscal impact; the sponsor said it was neutral and expected no fiscal impact. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with several speakers arguing it would interfere with private-sector labor relations and discourage companies with existing labor agreements from investing in Florida, while a few supporters backed the measure. The bill was reported favorably on a party-line style vote, with several members voting no. The committee then unanimously reported favorably CS/HB 1211 by Rep. Albert, which streamlines senior management service governance in the Department of Military Affairs, updates military leave benefits for state employees serving in the Florida National Guard, expands emergency financial assistance eligibility for guardsmen, and repeals an unfunded statutory program. An amendment aligning senior management positions under state statute was adopted without objection. The committee also unanimously reported favorably CS/HB 741 by Rep. Owen, a Department of Commerce bill updating outdated statutes, including provisions on military installation revertor clauses, rural community definitions, community development block grant language, and E-Verify/unauthorized employment provisions; the sponsor said there would be little or no fiscal impact. Finally, CS/CS/HB 1093 by Rep. Spencer, dealing with advanced air mobility, was amended to focus on infrastructure and funding for vertiports and charging systems and to remove liability, siding, and preemption provisions. Support came from industry and legal groups, and the bill was reported favorably unanimously. Before adjournment, the chair noted that budget recommendations for fiscal year 2026-27 had been submitted to the appropriations chair. The ranking member offered closing remarks, saying it was his last year in the House and thanking members for their collegiality. The meeting then adjourned.

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• that's probably the best pathway forward, is to have the Commissioner design the graphics and the language
• Davis read what the underlying statute was, and the language in there was that they could invite them
• This language is also being matched below in section 6 for the local affordable housing aid and then
• Matching that language in both sections. Almost done.
• Additionally, there weren't enough applicants with the language as it was originally drafted.

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• So I read this language a different way initially, and so I'm glad to hear your explanation.
• The way I was reading this language now, and maybe this is still wrong, is that if the board of if the
• We anticipate an amendment to change the language there.
• This language, I won't say verbatim, but nearly identical language passed the House last year.
• I'm trying to pull the actual language up.

Bills: HB1245, HB2588, HB3024, HB3172, HB3279, HB3919, HB3306, HB3383, HB3431, HB3435, HB4352, HB3883, HB3942, HB4193, HB4203, HB4303, HB4311, HB4484

Keywords: retirement, pension, public employees, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, benefits, survivorship, contribution rates, disability retirement, owners associations, membership requirements, property ownership, board governance, residency requirements, salary increase, state employees, public finance, bonus limits, job performance, Fair Banking Act, financial institutions

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• We actually changed that language at the request from what was May to the last three weeks to accommodate
• So, it's just updating outdated statutory references so that the law accurately reflects the operations
• I did see the modify language and modified to me means change, does not mean delete.
• Doesn't the language say expulsion on the third try? That's correct. So here's my follow up.
• I am very concerned that students on an IAP Flexibility doesn't occur or exist within this language.

Bills: HB2987, HB3026, HB3076, HB3288, HB3315, HB3467, HB3711, HB3885, HB4427, HB4359, HB4363

Keywords: kindergarten, military families, education policy, school districts, international military dependents, age eligibility, teacher certification, alternative teacher preparation, education reform, employment opportunities, teacher recruitment, physical education, elementary school, prekindergarten, recess, health and fitness, higher education, bachelor's degree, feasibility study, Oklahoma State Regents

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• Statutory cap is $395 million. We've never even broke $300 million, never mind 395.
• Statutory cap is $395 million. We've Statutory cap is $395 million.
• Um it clarifies some language the bill.
• <01:25:59.440> access somebody doesn't have statutory access somebody doesn't have statutory
• sports teams, arts programs, language sports teams, arts programs, language that<01:39:30.159>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So what Governor Abercrombie mentions is West Oʻahu; that is part of our statutory mandate.
• westahu that is part of our statutory westahu that is part of our statutory mandate<00:44:22.319
• recommendation and provides a statutory recommendation and provides a statutory framework<01:12:
• being a little too the bill language being a little too overly<02:15:32.639> broad.
• Um that's the language from co-manage. Um that's the language from uh<02:23:13.040> HB2218.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt. Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.

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• I'm flattered that you took some of my language, but I really appreciate taking all the language because
• So Senator Graal, I appreciate you with this language. I appreciate you fighting.
• Senator Grail, I appreciate you with this language.
• We pulled that language out.
• This bill has no language that speaks to that.

Summary: The Committee on Rules took up a long agenda of bills and reported several measures favorably. Early action included CS for SB 678, allowing pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital, and SB 466, which designates St. Johns County as the site for the Florida Museum of Black History and creates a board to work with the supporting foundation and county officials. Senators and public speakers largely supported the museum bill, though some members asked about feasibility studies and long-term planning. The committee also approved CS for SB 578 on wine containers, SB 582 on penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings, CS for SB 1168 creating an aggravated offense for unlawful tracking-device use in furtherance of crimes, CS for SB 806 clarifying that only the Florida Attorney General may represent beneficiaries of Florida charitable trusts as a public official, and SB 1228 to support spring restoration efforts for Ichetucknee and Santa Fe springs. The committee then heard and favorably reported CS for CS for SB 304, which addresses child protective investigations involving infants and young children with genetic or other pre-existing medical conditions. The bill requires a qualified medical opinion before permanent removal in cases where injuries may be explained by an underlying condition, and it drew strong support from the sponsor and several speakers. Members also approved SB 1286 clarifying that ordinary unsupervised childhood activities, such as biking or playing outside, do not by themselves constitute neglect unless reckless, and SB 1318, a hands-free driving bill that renames the texting-while-driving law, expands the handheld-device prohibition, and adds penalties for handheld use in work and school zones and for certain serious crashes. The hands-free bill prompted the most debate, with supporters citing crash and fatality data and families sharing personal losses, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement, civil liberties, and potential disparate impacts on lower-income and minority drivers; the bill was still reported favorably after amendments. Additional measures reported favorably included SB 14 and SB 20, two claims bills for injuries and deaths involving local governments, and CS for SB 68, which updates health facilities authority financing rules to reflect modern hospital structures. The committee also approved CS for SB 172 on health care practitioner specialty titles and designations after adopting an amendment protecting CRNA titles; the bill generated questions about whether licensed practitioners with doctoral degrees may still use the title doctor under their practice acts. Throughout the meeting, most bills were adopted without opposition, and the committee repeatedly voted to report them favorably.

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• Obviously, we've been following the statute, but this is updating the rule to reflect the statutory changes
• And we did receive one public comment suggesting some clarified language and proposing a form that could
• effect of this now having to deal with adults aged 64, and as I was looking at it, it looked like the language
• I guess I just was trying to clarify because 64 is struck through in the language on this document and
• So we added this language into this rule. Thank you, Ms. Stone. Members, any questions?

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee met to review a series of agency rules and related requests. The Department of Corrections and Post-Prison Transfer Board reported quarterly updates and had no questions, so both were filed. The Department of Commerce sought repeal of rules tied to the minority and women-owned business enterprise programs and the Consolidated Incentives Act, explaining the rules were repealed by implication or duplicative of statute; all were reviewed and approved. The Insurance Department presented a new rule implementing Act 426 of 2025 for online marketplace guarantee providers, using Airbnb-style host damage protection as an example, and it was approved. The Department of Education updated the Arkansas Adult Diploma Program rule to reflect statutory payment amounts for milestones and diplomas, and it was approved. DFA presented a rule creating a reporting method for the Arkansas rice beer and sake excise tax credit; members asked about verification of Arkansas rice use, and the rule was approved. DHS presented a SNAP rule implementing federal changes to work requirements and energy assistance counting, including raising the able-bodied adult without dependents age limit to 64 and removing some exemptions; it was approved after questions about terminology and waiver-related issues. The committee also approved DHS Medicaid rules allowing rehab hospitals to bill for psychiatric units and exempting Arkansas from the federal recovery audit contractor requirement, citing other program integrity measures already in place. The State Board of Public Accountancy, under Labor and Licensing, presented rules implementing Act 428 of 2025, including a new CPA licensure pathway with a bachelor’s degree plus two years’ experience, substantial equivalency for out-of-state CPAs, and removal of the government not-for-profit accounting requirement; despite some negative comments, both rules were approved. The committee then granted the Department of Education’s request to be excluded from certain reporting requirements, and approved its request to retain all 18 Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation rules under Act 781 review. Remaining outstanding 2023-session rulemaking and monthly updates were noted in packets with no questions, and the meeting adjourned.

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• So, it's a voluntary program, and so all we've done is to strike the language that requires 5 years,
• <00:47:40.400> that<00:47:40.800> requires strike the um the language that requires
• <01:42:32.800> mandate the country that has a statutory mandate the country that has a statutory
• sure get just get rid of the statutory sure get just get rid of the statutory requirement.<02:26
• <02:32:30.000> and will help generate more language and will help generate more language and

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• And our language and our culture silenced. And yet Guam's greatest generation never gave in.
• And our language<02:17:27.040> and<02:17:27.200> our<02:17:27.439> culture<02:17
• <02:17:28.960> And language and our culture silenced.
• And language and our culture silenced.
• Under this bill, IT statutory authority.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This is an effort to have all schools utilize the same language and terminology.
• They have to do that in their emergency operation plans and utilize that same language.
• That also had two different sets of language.
• and repeal the HB 121 language.
• I appreciate you bringing additional statutory context to the discussion.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• fund, some additional sources to bring in there, and some reporting requirements, so that's the new language
• ><00:01:21.040> that's<00:01:21.200> the<00:01:21.360> new<00:01:21.560> language
• funds which will be the statutory funds which will be the primary<00:37:46.240> purpose<00:37
• Just some quick context: this is the language of the amendment that you may or may not have in front
• <00:47:08.200> of<00:47:08.760> the context this uh is the language of the context

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm wondering, Chair Baker, if you'd be open to some of those languages being encouraged in here so that
• I'm wondering, Chair Baker, if you'd be open to some of those languages being encouraged in here so that
• ><01:07:34.119> those you'd be open to um some of those you'd be open to um some of those languages
• being encouraged in here so languages being encouraged in here so that<01:07:36.400> we<01:07
• union to another, division of licensed or non-licensed essential units, and the new unit merger language

Keywords: 1183, house

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• All right, Charles, you got your—this is language.
• All right, Charles, you got your—this is language correct. We're going to do first.
• Language is all wrapped up, Mr. Chairman. Your junior grow is all wrapped up.
• If then, can you do that with language?
• In the language, you had already changed it in front of me the other day.

Bills: SB190, HB247, HB8

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds

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• I think the question I have is, does this possibility open the the idea of maybe a more general language
• We have another bill, 414, the Senate bill that deals with bond proposition language and it's really
• Setting forth in the ballot language, uh, an interest, uh, amount because it's very likely that during
• Well, I don't know that, but neither, neither do, does the person that writes the ballot language.
• This, this is not going to be paragraphs of additional language.

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• <00:35:04.800> permission needed legislative statutory permission needed legislative statutory
• Uh we are looking at the language of the Uh we are looking at the language of the bill<00:50:15.960><
• I'm a speech-language pathologist. I live and work here in St. Paul.
• I think the language is correct.
• It was been put the language is correct.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Helped clean up the language.
• Uh just want to point out that language.
• to to repeal some of that language. to to repeal some of that language.
• Um, from effective... the language substantial amendments the language substantial amendments though.
• So, um, you on what the language is.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on bills addressing tobacco/vape enforcement, psychology licensure, hospital price transparency, prior authorization, and medical cannabis. The chair opened by explaining the one-minute testimony limit and that written testimony had been reviewed. For SB 2175 on disposable electronic smoking devices, the Department of Health said the bill’s placement in litter-control law was not a good fit because disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous materials like lithium and nicotine, but it supported the intent and pointed to a related measure. Public health and tobacco-control advocates strongly supported the bill, citing youth use, toxic waste, battery fires, and the need to tighten definitions and remove exemptions; a long list of organizations and individuals were noted in support, with no opposition mentioned. For SB 2410, which would create a state directory and enforcement tools for authorized e-cigarette products, the Attorney General’s office strongly supported the measure and said it would help enforce the FDA-authorized list of products through certification, inspections, and civil penalties. The Department of Health said thousands of illegal products remain on the market and cited youth usage rates, while public health groups also supported the bill. One tobacco industry-related witness was noted in opposition. SB 2080, the psychology interjurisdictional compact, drew support from the Department of Corrections, which said it had severe staffing shortages and that the compact would help fill gaps, especially for forensic psychology and neighbor island facilities. Some committee members raised concerns about whether the compact would loosen licensure standards and reduce licensing revenue, and the Board of Psychology was said to be meeting and had not taken a formal position; testimony also noted the need for resources if the compact were adopted. The committee also heard SB 2276 on surgical assistance, with DCCA in opposition and a supporter from the field, but little discussion followed. SB 2277 on hospital price transparency drew support from consumer and patient advocates, who argued that clearer pricing would reduce medical debt and help patients shop for care; DCCA and the Department of Health offered comments, with the department suggesting an alternative enforcement model using outside review entities and noting that implementation would require significant staffing and funding. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, saying federal transparency rules already cover the issue and state law could create duplication. SB 2282 on prior authorization received comments from insurers and providers; HMSA asked that the bill be set aside pending the report of the prior authorization working group created by Act 151, while the Hawaii Medical Association said prior authorization is a major burden but deferred to regulators on resources. Finally, SB 2413 on medical cannabis was supported by the Office of Medical Cannabis and others, who said the bill would close a patient-access gap by allowing viable seed sales; one witness suggested clarifying jurisdictional language and allowing dispensaries to sell seeds to each other. The committee then began SB 2425 on health insurance, where an addiction treatment provider testified that insurers’ refusal to honor assignment-of-benefits payments can delay reimbursement and create relapse risk for patients, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.

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• I can happy to send you language.
• I can happy to send you language. sense. I can happy to send you language.
• So, there's some tweaks to that language.
• Uh, we already talked about language.
• Line 29, there's new language anything.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So when I taught eighth-grade English language arts and reading, and I still think eighth graders are
• services, we suggest language for willing teachers to be approved providers.
• I also was looking at the language in the bill, and it appears that you've taken out the Individuals
• And so if they were a state investment, I think you could put language in there around that.
• Critically, SB 1962 is an opportunity to provide statutory clarity to prevent future delays.

Summary: The committee continued hearing testimony on Senate Bill 2252, which would expand early literacy and numeracy screening, parent notification, intervention supports, and teacher training, including math academies and early childhood supports. Supporters from Texas 2036, Good Reason Houston, Texas Business Leadership Council, and several parents argued that early identification of skill gaps, clearer data for families, and stronger teacher preparation would improve student outcomes, workforce readiness, and long-term earnings. They cited low math proficiency statewide, the importance of early intervention, and examples of districts using screeners and data dashboards to guide instruction and resource allocation. One witness also highlighted home visiting as a family-support model, while another urged more funding for pre-K partnerships and stronger support for parents with reading materials and guidance. A district special education administrator testified neutrally, saying the bill reflects practices already used in her district but expressing concern that it could reduce local control and teacher discretion by standardizing screening and tying it to funding. A Texas Classroom Teachers Association representative supported the intent but warned that mandatory math academies and intervention academies could burden teachers if implemented like prior reading academies, and a substitute teacher/teacher-of-the-year witness asked for clearer protections around special education information and pay for alternative certification candidates. After public testimony closed, SB 2252 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2253, as substituted, which would phase out routine hiring of uncertified teachers over time, require parent notification when a teacher is uncertified, and expand high-quality preparation pathways such as university programs, residencies, improved alternative certification, and grow-your-own programs. Senator Creighton said the bill responds to the rise in uncertified teachers and aims to strengthen the teacher pipeline with more structured preparation, mentorship, and oversight by SBEC. Invited testimony strongly supported the measure: a Texas Tech researcher said uncertified teachers and fast-track programs are associated with significant learning losses, while year-long residencies and mentored pathways produce stronger outcomes and higher earnings for students. Leaders from Dallas College and Sam Houston State University described successful residency and grow-your-own models, high completion and retention rates, and the need for paid residencies and stipends so candidates can afford to enter the profession. Committee members asked about the difference between mentorship and residency, the cost-effectiveness of paid residencies, retention incentives, and how to scale the model statewide. The committee also adopted the substitute for SB 2253 and later paused to vote out several other bills, including SB 1191, SB 1786, SB 226, SB 326, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 365, SB 1401, and SB 1067, all of which were reported favorably, many with unanimous votes and some placed on the local and uncontested calendar.

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• It also includes language on page 4 that grants shall not be used for operations out of New Mexico.
• Just looking at the language in the amendment. It has facility; it's not on there.
• Chair and Senator, they are the ones who recommended the language. And the specific language?
• Chair, Senator Brandt, I believe I didn't have that language.
• There is similar language in other statutes with similar programs.