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• courses out of the four-course sequence; CTE dual credit; technical skills including industry certification
• courses out of the four-course sequence; CTE dual credit; technical skills including industry certification
• , technical skills including dual credit, technical skills including industry<00:03:31.760> certification
• or<00:03:33.120> end<00:03:33.280> of<00:03:33.519> program industry certification
• or end of program industry certification or end of program assessment<00:03:34.319> for<00:03

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee met without a quorum and first heard from Kentucky Department of Education officials on career and technical education funding. KDE explained that House Bill 499 created a CTE funding formula using 60% weighted full-time equivalent enrollment and 40% incentives, but House Bill 6’s budget language excluded area technology centers (ATCs) from that supplemental funding. KDE requested approval of an additional budget request of $14,789,352 in each fiscal year 2027 and 2028 to include ATCs in the formula and hold local districts harmless. Officials said ATCs serve students from 117 of Kentucky’s 171 districts and argued the change would reduce funding disparities and better reflect the return on investment from CTE programs, citing growth in dual credit and work-based learning participation. Members asked whether the issue would need to be revisited each budget cycle. KDE responded that the problem could be fixed by removing the notwithstanding language from the budget bill, which they said would allow ATCs to be included under the existing statute. Representative Klein supported the request, saying the current clause could lead to stagnation and that the committee should help the program continue to grow. No vote was taken on the CTE item during the portion of the meeting provided. The committee then heard a presentation from PreK for All on expanding preschool access in Kentucky. Advocates said the state’s preschool program has been funded since 1990 and currently serves about 14,200 children at roughly $84 million per year, but that many working families still fall into a coverage gap. They proposed expanding eligibility to 250% of the federal poverty line, which they said would add about 9,600 children at a cost of $40 million in year two, after a planning year. The proposal also included regulatory flexibility for classrooms and partnerships with private child care providers and nonprofits, with speakers emphasizing child care deserts in some counties and citing research that early learning improves kindergarten readiness and later outcomes. No action or vote was taken on the preschool proposal in the transcript provided.

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• of a digital driver's license commercial driver driver's license, and personal identification certificates
• It's probably gonna be through some sort of certificate authority or something of that nature.
• HB 3069 by Darby relating to the approval of the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Certain
• SB 1267 by Alvarado relating to certificates of a number and certificates of titled issues. issued by

Bills: HJR34, HB 113, HB184, HB198, HB247, HB367, HB449, HB1778, HB514, HB576, HB632, HB1395, HB2225, HB2582, HB2494, HB766, HB2715, HB2712, HB3069, HB3505, HB 1269, HB4224, HB3609, HB5032, HB2240, HB5180, HB3348, HB4668, HB4909, HB4665, HB4895, HB3395, HB3157, HB4762, HB4395, HB4325, HB4952, HB4386, HB4273, HB2760, HB2697, HB2820, HB1828, HB1768, HB1579, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2448, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB1475, HB3556, HB4638, HCR126, HB38, HB 104, SB1008, SB1106, SB1172, SB2629, SB2964, SB616, HB2214, SB552, HB3181, HB3628, HB589, HB3529, HB3354, HB333, HB2914, HB4130, HB4131, HB24, HB 1160, HB3962, HB4115, HB2295, HB5398, HB1407, HB3800, HB2613, HJR138, HB42, HJR34, HB 129, HB677, HB426, HB668, HB1699, HB2017, HB2128, HB2038, HB3783, HB3717, HB2316, HB3686, HB2563, HB3883, HB4021, HB2788, HB2663, HB3305, HB3173, HB3474, HB 1105, HB3531, HB3490, HB3597, HB 1295, HB3512, HB3010, HB3112, HB4215, HB3223, HB3464, HB3120, HB4214, HB4511, HB3704, HB4081, HB4783, HB4063, HB2783, HB4937, HB5085, HB2510, HB3426, HB4361, HB 1169, HB2516, HB2347, HB4034, HB4700, HB3560, HB5150, HB3860, HB3146, HB3924, HB 113, HB184, HB198, HB247, HB367, HB449, HB1778, HB514, HB576, HB632, HB1395, HB2225, HB2582, HB2494, HB766, HB2715, HB2712, HB3069, HB3505, HB 1269, HB4224, HB3609, HB5032, HB2240, HB5180, HB3348, HB4668, HB4909, HB4665, HB4895, HB3395, HB3157, HB4762, HB4395, HB4325, HB4952, HB4386, HB4273, HB2760, HB2697, HB2820, HB1828, HB1768, HB1579, HB1773, HB1871, HB2035, HB2448, HB2492, HB1411, HB4753, HB4666, HB4529, HB1499, HB1610, HB2028, HB1506, HB886, HB3546, HB796, HB223, HB1475, HB3556, HB4638, HCR98, HCR92, HCR126

Keywords: HJR 34, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, ad valorem tax, property tax exemption, real property, border counties, U.S.-Mexico border, United Mexican States, border security, border security infrastructure, landowner, county tax base, local government, tax relief, property value increase, infrastructure improvements, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, statutory construction

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• legislation will do is say that for 14-year-olds, it's only capital crimes that could result in certification
• And so in many respects those youth would be eligible for certification.
• It does not impact other than to the extent that they are eligible for certification.
• The next change is that we looked at certifications and originally HB 31 would have limited certifications—the

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• Both these certifications would be through the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
• And then the board certification on health law also helps to improve those qualifications.
• I see a board certification in personal injury trial law. I believe it also the next, next one.
• The Texas Board of Legal Specialization does not have a board certification for medical malpractice lawyers
• So that's why they have to resort to the notice, the assumed name certificate, the, you know, whatever

Bills: HB15, HB171, HB204

Keywords: flood risk, campground, safety regulations, civil penalty, guest safety, Harris County, flood control, governance, expansion, public health, local governance, environmental management

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• change and is a recommendation of $400,000 in general revenue for the agency to administer the Certificate
• You'll see the fiscal and policy issue about the Certificate of Public Advantage Program or COPA Program
• Quite a few people that have already came through the career program, uh, certification program through
• While our license numbers fluctuate, we manage approximately 4000 geoscience licenses, certifications
• guess get from the firms and the geosciences, correct, the fees collected for the licensures, the certifications

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• I think the people should have the voice that is instituted in our election certificates, and the two
• I think the people should have the voice that is instituted in our election certificates, and the two
• I think the people should have the voice that is instituted in our election certificates, and the two
• I think the people should have the voice that is instituted in our election certificates, and the two
• I think the people should have the voice that is instituted in our election certificates, and the two

Keywords: 1183, house

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• in fee-generated revenue collections to recover costs associated. with the issuance of health certificates
• a request of $3,696,000. $900,000 we get all the to support Texas Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification
• Difficulty is we are managing the certification program for CWD for the USDA and you basically have three
• need to do that we're not doing well As far as the disease program and in my opinion the the herd certification
• program is unlike other herd certification programs that we deal with as far as brucellosis. and tuberculosis

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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• before they are again and certification before they are again allowed<00:09:44.240> to<00:09:
• And last year, the Biden-Harris SBA sought to implement a new certification portal.
• to implement a new certification portal. to implement a new certification portal.
• portal rolled out resulted certification portal rolled out resulted in<02:24:45.359> delays,<
• An efficient and fully operational IT platform is critical for the SBA to conduct the certifications

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 1, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• enforcement detailing the coerced debt, a court order finding the debt was coerced, and a sworn certification
• <01:54:10.800> from coerced, and a sworn certification from coerced, and a sworn certification
• The bill includes a template for the sworn certification these professionals may provide.
• <01:55:46.840> these<01:55:47.080> professionals sworn certification these professionals
• sworn certification these professionals may<01:55:48.040> provide.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• This is a federal certification through the U.S.
• Department of the Treasury with rigorous certification and reporting requirements.
• This is a federal certification through the U.S.
• Department of the Treasury with rigorous certification and reporting requirements.
• But we know what the cause is and we know what the solution is and we have election certificates and

Bills: HF4477

Keywords: Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness

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• Identify yourself and let us know why you're willing to serve on the Board of Certification of Operating
• Chair's recommendation is to advise and consent to Tao Yan for the Board of Certification of Operating
• of Operating Personnel in Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater<00:08:28.640> Treatment
• The certification is essential for these clinics to be able to be eligible for certain Medicaid rates
• The certification is essential for these clinics to be able to be eligible for certain Medicaid rates

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up gubernatorial message nominations. Margaret Jackson was heard for reappointment to the State Council on Mental Health, where she said her lived experience with family members facing schizophrenia, houselessness, and substance use issues motivates her service. Andrew Savaiano was heard for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council and said he wanted to continue elevating youth voice and lived experience. Tao Yan was heard for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants and emphasized the importance of wastewater treatment to public health and the environment. The Department of Health testified in support of the nominations, and the committee later adopted chair recommendations to advise and consent to all three nominations, noting Senator Favela’s excuse and no recorded objections. The committee then heard HB 1853 relating to dementia. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies, advocacy groups, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience, including a person living with Alzheimer’s and his caregiver spouse, who described the value of early diagnosis and coordinated support. Supporters said the bill would expand memory care navigation and access, especially on neighbor islands and in rural areas, and help families connect to resources earlier. One member raised concerns about the cost and scale of the proposed program, asking about the number and cost of dementia specialists and noting broader budget pressures, but the bill remained under discussion with no final action shown in the transcript. The committee also heard HB 1591 relating to health care, which would expand the preceptor tax credit to additional health professions, including physician assistant students and PAs, with testimony in support from nursing, public health, medical, and provider organizations. Supporters argued the measure would help address workforce shortages and improve training opportunities for local and economically disadvantaged students. A committee member asked about the aggregate cost of the credit and whether the existing credit had been fully utilized; the chair noted the bill was being kept narrower than broader proposals because of fiscal concerns. The transcript then moved to HB 1961 relating to health care access near facilities, with supporters arguing it protects access to legal reproductive health care and opponents saying it is unnecessary, vague, and burdensome on free speech and protest activity. No final vote on the bills appears in the excerpt provided.

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• It provides for a certification and, again in the A3 amendment, that pushed the certification public
• It provides for a certification<00:02:59.440> and<00:02:59.680> again<00:03:00.000>
• in<00:03:00.160> the<00:03:00.239> A3 certification and again in the A3 certification
• 00:03:01.040> that<00:03:01.280> pushed<00:03:01.599> the<00:03:01.760> certification
• amendment that pushed the certification amendment that pushed the certification public<00:03:03.360

Bills: HF4080, HF3693, HF1857, HF4350

Keywords: agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life

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• And it should be noted that uh the Secretary of State now, if you um need a birth certificate or documents
• c><00:37:41.359> need<00:37:41.760> a<00:37:42.079> birth<00:37:42.400> certificate
• <00:37:43.119> or if you um need a birth certificate or if you um need a birth certificate
• We don't know whether they validate, uh, by birth certificate, by any other reason, or is it just strictly
• <01:57:13.760> by they validate uh by birth certificate by they validate uh by birth certificate

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• More importantly, 60% graduate with a diploma. diploma or certificate within six years more than four
• But upon applying to certification programs, I had... to change plans I preserved French certification
• instead of relying on my French degree and committed to earning my 8 through 12 math certificate later
• So I continue to avoid using that certificate and teaching French despite the incredibly high workload
• The Declaration of Independence, our nation's birthright... certificate acknowledges this.

Bills: HB4, HB54, SB 10, SB 24, HB4, HB54, HB775, HB850, HB 1122, HB 1249, HB1405, HB2336, HB2757, HB3372, HB3622, HB4442, HB4687, HB4893, HB5089, HB5515, HB5606, SB10, SB24, HB1573, HB3369

Keywords: district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, citizenship, U.S. citizen, non-citizen, public office, advisory board, task force, state government, local government, political subdivision, commission board, appointment eligibility, officeholder qualifications, public service, naturalization, Texas Government Code

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• I mean, and then we have, like, self-certification that we're standing up to.
• So, you're okay with self-certification? Can I put that in the bill?
• that we're standing self-certification that we're standing up<01:16:23.280> to.
• <01:16:49.679> Can you're okay with self-certification?
• Can you're okay with self-certification?

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard several bills on water, land, housing, permitting, and historic preservation. For SB 746/SD2/HD1 on invasive species, DLNR and the Department of Agriculture supported the intent but warned that a bounty approach for coconut rhinoceros beetle could have unintended consequences, divert resources from biocontrol research, and be vulnerable to abuse; Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the measure. The committee also heard SB 1541 on the WoE water system, with testimony from ADC, Kunia Village Title Holding Company, and Farm Bureau in support, emphasizing the importance of the system for agriculture and the high cost of water on lands already dedicated to farming. The most extensive discussion was on SB 66, relating to building permit review and county permitting authority. DPP opposed the bill, saying the problem is not just agency review time but the broader permitting process, including applicant corrections, outside-agency review, staffing shortages, and low pay that make it hard to fill vacancies. DPP said it already meets or beats existing review deadlines for residential permits and is using tools like electronic plans and AI to help applicants submit better plans. Several supporters, including Iron Workers Local 625, an individual witness, and Hawaii Food Industry Association, backed the bill but urged a pilot program or other safeguards; some also asked for broader permit coverage beyond single-family homes. Committee members questioned DPP about whether applicant correction time should count against the clock, whether self-certification could be used, and whether the state should fund any new mandate. The committee then took up SB 26 on affordable housing, with HHFDC, OPSD, and HCDA in support and no opposition noted. Finally, on SB 1263 relating to historic preservation, HHFDC and DLNR supported the bill, while OHA offered comments and requested amendments, especially on the new risk-based review process for high-, medium-, and low-risk areas. OHA said the new procedure should be implemented carefully and allowed more time, describing it as a pilot that should be done well to be useful while still protecting cultural and historic resources. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• We offer over 70 programs of study in the form of majors, minors, certificates, and concentrations, and
• :22.599> minors study in the forms of Majors minors study in the forms of Majors minors certificates
• > and<00:08:24.199> concentrations<00:08:25.199> and<00:08:25.400> we certificates
• and concentrations and we certificates and concentrations and we reach<00:08:25.919> students
• just making sure that and certificate just making sure that it's<00:50:29.520> noted<00:50:29.880

Keywords: 1183, house

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• She came to being a teacher through alternative certification, having a Spanish degree, and in fact she
• , measurable when we’re evaluating the teachers, licensed teachers who need to maintain their certifications
• She came to teaching through alternative certification, having a Spanish degree, and in fact she quickly
• <01:02:46.599> necessary<01:02:47.480> to<01:02:47.680> have those certifications
• necessary to have those certifications necessary to have them<01:02:47.960> as<01:02:48.119><

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Primary and Secondary Education Committee met and first considered Senate Concurrent Resolution 43, a proposal tied to the Southern Regional Education Board’s crisis recovery network. Senator West and Dr. Puit explained that, for an additional $10,000 in dues, Kentucky would help create a network of 40 trained counselors in each of the 16 Southern states to provide post-crisis stabilization and psychological first aid after events such as the Marshall County shooting. They emphasized that the effort would be complementary to local and state response, would run through the school district, would not replace therapeutic services, and would allow districts to coordinate parent notifications and other protocols as usual. Members asked about parent involvement and whether pastoral counselors could participate; the presenters said local districts would remain in charge and that pastors could be included if properly credentialed. The committee then voted, and SCR 43 passed with the expression of opinion that it should pass. The committee next took up Senate Bill 207, the School of Innovation Act, with a committee substitute. Senator West described the bill as creating an optional path for districts to contract with an outside education service provider for a three-year school-of-innovation model, aimed at turning around low-performing schools or supporting other schools that want to innovate. He said the model would preserve core district functions such as transportation, facilities, and SEEK funding, while allowing waivers from certain statutes and regulations inside the school building. The committee substitute also added a high-quality instructional materials component, creating a vendor-supported repository of vetted instructional materials that KDE would still control, with testing data used to evaluate whether the materials were improving outcomes. Members questioned how the proposal differed from existing district-of-innovation law and what safeguards would exist for students. Senator West said the bill would repeal the unused district-of-innovation framework and replace it with a clearer process and guardrails, including KDE oversight, attendance rules, and authority to shut down a school arrangement for financial malfeasance. He also said the model could work with local partners, including superintendents’ associations, and could be used by magnet or other schools, not only low-performing ones. The discussion also touched on whether the bill would allow more flexibility in choosing third-party providers and whether it could support longer-term recovery and even philanthropy in schools. The transcript ends during the discussion of SB 207, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• I passed all USMLE steps on the first attempt and acquired the ECFMG certification.
• College of Medicine and earned my board College of Medicine and earned my board certification<00:04:02.079
• c> in<00:04:02.239> dermatology<00:04:03.079> from<00:04:03.439> both certification
• in dermatology from both certification in dermatology from both the<00:04:04.360> Iraq<00:04:
• however for a family of certification however for a family of five<00:05:07.000> with<00:05:07.199

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It requires certification that none of the grantees' public officials, board members, or staff with access
• federal and state tax returns Current financial<00:14:39.480> statements<00:14:40.480> certification
• <00:14:41.360> that financial statements certification that financial statements certification
• otherwise required in statute<00:14:58.279> it<00:14:58.480> requires<00:14:59.279> certification
• <00:15:00.279> that statute it requires certification that statute it requires certification

Keywords: 1183, house

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• and<00:30:12.880> federal Representative Hicks, I just want to add something to the certification
• c> of<00:30:37.799> disability<00:30:38.240> in<00:30:38.360> the the certification
• of disability in the the certification of disability in the Social<00:30:38.720> Security<00:
• If you cannot get through the federal process for certification, your only option is to go through the
• <00:31:29.240> your federal process C for certification your federal process C for certification

Keywords: 1183, house