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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

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• In my first few months in office, we gave a certificate of occupancy for Kanani High School in Kihei
• so with my planning director, we overrode the state agency that was blocking it and gave them a certificate
• > of<01:26:18.280> emeny<01:26:18.760> for<01:26:18.880> Kanani gave a certificate
• of emeny for Kanani gave a certificate of emeny for Kanani hak<01:26:19.639> High<01:26:19.760
• <01:26:50.360> of School and give it a certificate of occupancy, and that's a great example

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• Documents can include birth certificates and permanent residence cards, for example.
• Documents can include birth<00:16:57.200> certificates<00:16:57.839> and<00:16:58.000><
• c> permanent birth certificates and permanent birth certificates and permanent residence<00:16:58.720
• birth certificate, how to get them a birth certificate, how to get them a social<00:53:08.200> security
• Essentially, it would be authenticated by either the sworn written certification from a third party,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Applied Science degree in mathematics from the University of Minnesota, along with my teaching certificate
• <00:10:57.000> in along with my teaching certificate in along with my teaching certificate
• Direct admissions creates a direct pipeline to certificate programs, associate degrees, and four-year
• Direct admissions creates a direct pipeline to certificate programs, associate degrees, and four-year
• or go directly into the certifications or go directly into the workforce<01:12:33.520> this<01

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In addition, no political subdivision will be required to have certifications on any kind of certification
• In addition, no political subdivision will be required to have certifications on any kind of certification

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We require additional certification aside from the municipal.
• We require additional certification aside from the municipal.
• That's why typically your 139 certificated airports that have carrier operations have an ARF department
• have the traffic that deems that we just have not since Katrina gone back and tried to get our certificate

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 105, which reinstates a sunset-expired TOPS Tech benefit for eligible veterans. Senator Kathy said the bill would use existing TOPS dollars, not new funding, and would help veterans stay in Louisiana and enter the workforce. After brief questions about eligibility and funding, Representative Marcelle moved the bill favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection. House Resolution 3, by Representative Newell, asked the Louisiana Housing Corporation to study whether vacant state-owned property could be repurposed for housing and rental assistance for cost-burdened state employees. Members discussed the high fiscal note and whether the work could be absorbed in existing budgets. Fiscal staff said LHC had requested a full-time position and four part-time positions for the study, but the committee also talked about narrowing the study’s scope. Representative Marcelle moved the resolution favorably, and it was reported favorably without objection. The committee then debated House Bill 189, which would extend supplemental pay to fire protection officers at the Lakefront Management Authority’s airport fire department. Representative Newell and airport representatives argued the firefighters perform specialized, hazardous ARFF duties and should receive the same supplemental pay as other qualifying public firefighters. Some members questioned whether the airport and its employees qualify under existing law and whether the supplement should be expanded further. After discussion, Representative Marcelle moved the bill favorably, but the motion failed on a roll call vote of 8 yeas to 10 nays. Later, Senate Bill 461, concerning Office of Group Benefits coverage for certain small employee groups, was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 623, creating a three-tier permitting system for vapor products, was amended to clarify direct-to-consumer shipment restrictions and then reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1222, creating a grocery initiative grants and financial support program through LED to address food deserts, drew extended debate over whether it would amount to government-run grocery stores; supporters framed it as an incentive and grant program for private grocers, while critics raised concerns about government involvement. After amendment, it was reported favorably as amended by a vote of 16 yeas to 2 nays. Finally, House Resolution 80, directing a comprehensive fiscal audit related to Board of Regents and university system spending on certain executive budget metrics, was amended into a substitute version. Members debated whether the resolution would require universities to do additional work and whether it belonged in Appropriations at all, especially since the fiscal note had been removed. The discussion also raised concerns about the listed schools and the resolution’s purpose in light of a federal civil rights investigation. The transcript ends while the committee is still discussing the resolution and related procedural motions.

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• But do you believe that having another component within the POST certification or law enforcement certification
• This includes coordination with tribal leadership on statutory requirements, POST certification pathways
• Through this grant, we have successfully, with tribal leadership on statutory requirements, post-certification

Summary: The Select Committee on Native American Affairs held an informational hearing on the state’s response to the missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) crisis, with an added focus on foster youth and child welfare. Opening remarks from the chair and members emphasized that California has made some progress through the Feather Alert, DOJ coordination, grant funding, and MMIP summits, but that the crisis remains severe and requires ongoing, not one-time, investment. Members repeatedly noted the need for stronger statewide coordination, better data, and more consistent attention to tribal communities and foster youth. Tribal leaders described the crisis as rooted in jurisdictional gaps, poor data collection, and lack of urgency from law enforcement. Witnesses from Hamul, Chachancey, Tahon, Yurok, and Hoopa tribes shared personal accounts of missing and murdered relatives, criticized inconsistent responses, and called for regional response agreements, direct tribal access to data, sustained funding, and clearer law enforcement protocols in Public Law 280 settings. Several leaders said Feather Alert and state grants have helped build infrastructure and partnerships, but stressed that trust-building, training, and accountability are still uneven across the state. The second panel featured the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Justice’s Office of Native American Affairs, both of which reported on implementation improvements. CHP said it has tightened Feather Alert practices, increased activations, improved outreach and training, appointed a tribal liaison, and expanded human trafficking training. DOJ described work under AB 3099 and AB 1334, including a Public Law 280 advisory council, improved crime reporting and data systems, MMIP outreach, and a tribal police pilot program with the Yurok Tribe. Members also raised the need to better support tribal courts and ensure protection orders are enforced. The final panel focused on foster youth as part of the MMIP crisis. Advocates from Pitt River, the California Tribal Families Coalition, and Coyote Valley said Native children are disproportionately represented in foster care and are at heightened risk of going missing or being exploited. They argued that foster care, trafficking, poverty, housing instability, and historical trauma are all connected to MMIP, and called for stronger ICWA implementation, culturally grounded services, better coordination with social workers and law enforcement, and immediate use of Feather Alert when Native children are missing. No formal votes were taken; the hearing was informational and ended with continued calls for legislative, budgetary, and policy action.

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• None of us with election certificates at the Minnesota House of Representatives has a job.
• :38:41.760> us<00:38:41.920> with<00:38:42.080> election<00:38:42.520> certificates
• <00:38:43.600> at None of us with election certificates at None of us with election certificates

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You've already got a 20 million pilot program through our community colleges for in-demand certificates
• This includes integrated education and training, as well as non-credit certificate programs.
• Another promising higher education program is its non-credit workforce certifications, which the state
• When we contribute, we combine that with our degree and certificate programs as these guys are preparing