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• I'm going to try to keep things pretty much treetop level, happy to In these discussions, I'm going to
• try to keep things pretty much treetop level, happy to go granular if we need to.
• back to pre-pandemic levels, and it's been a bit of a rocky go since then.
• You'll see it on various things as CNA is kind of more of your entry-level individual who is required
• We've now reached back out—we've now reached pre-pandemic levels.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and heard a presentation from Marty Wright, CEO of the West Virginia Healthcare Association, on the state’s long-term care system. He described the continuum from home care to assisted living to skilled nursing facilities, emphasizing that these settings increasingly serve short-term rehab-to-home patients as well as older adults needing round-the-clock care. He also outlined the number of facilities in West Virginia, the predominance of Medicaid as the payer for long-term nursing home care, the private-pay nature of assisted living, and the role of OFAC/CMS in regulation. A major focus of the presentation was workforce shortages and turnover, especially for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, along with declining interest in nursing careers and the impact of regulatory burden and burnout. Wright said the system is also struggling to serve younger patients with substance use disorder, mental illness, or other behavioral needs, who are often not well suited for traditional nursing home placement but have limited alternatives. Senators raised concerns about where such patients are being housed, the long-term effects of opioid and behavioral health issues, and the gap between school-age special needs populations and adult care needs. Wright said Medicaid can cover long-term nursing home care for those who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements, but affordability and spend-down requirements remain major barriers. He also warned that Medicare Advantage can create confusion and shorter covered stays for rehab patients, and he urged early planning around long-term care insurance and estate planning. No votes were taken on the presentation, and the committee adjourned after questions and discussion.

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• Importantly, the bill also establishes a Class A misdemeanor. or penalty for violations reinforcing the
• And quite frankly, I don't know if a Class A misdemeanor is enough in the waning hours of campaign, the
• All we have right now is the class A misdemeanor, and we have DPS here as well as a resource. resource
• I know this is being addressed across the country. now and again at the federal levels.
• Class A misdemeanor.

Bills: HB 13, HB143, HB144, HB145, HB366, HB470, HB805, HB912, HB13, HB143, HB144, HB145

Keywords: emergency communication, infrastructure, first responders, grant program, interoperability, Texas Interoperability Council, local governments, HB 143, Texas Railroad Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas, well site, surface facility, electrical power line, National Electrical Code, NEC, electrical safety, utility disconnect, service disconnection

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• distinctive basis for the class distinctive basis for the class distinctions." distinctions." distinctions
• The lowest levels of SEEK spending in two generations have come since the majority.
• If you take 25 students in a classroom, Jefferson County is bringing in $467,650 for that class.
• If you take 25 students in a classroom, Jefferson County is bringing in $467,650 for that class.
• If you take 25 students in a classroom, Jefferson County is bringing in $467,650 for that class.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a quorum established. The journal was approved, absent senators were excused, and new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on housing districts, calorie information, alcohol beverage control, county clerk filings, vital records, and a resolution honoring Dr. Samantha Shaver. The chamber also received notice that the House had passed House Bills 384, 144, and 290 and requested concurrence. The Senate then recessed briefly for party caucuses before reconvening. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 3, relating to school district finances. The bill, as amended by Senate Committee Amendment 1 and Senate Floor Amendment 2, was described as strengthening financial transparency for school districts by requiring public access to budgeting information, monthly credit card statements, superintendent contracts and compensation, audits, and final working budgets. Supporters argued it would improve fiscal responsibility and accountability in response to concerns about spending practices in large districts. The Senate adopted both amendments and passed SB 3 by a vote of 35-1, with one senator explaining a no vote while acknowledging the need for transparency. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 1, relating to education and the governance structure of a large school district. Supporters said the bill responds to a recent court ruling by adding detailed findings to justify treating the district differently and by clarifying that the superintendent handles day-to-day operations while the board focuses on strategic planning, budget approval, audits, and hiring or firing the superintendent. Proponents cited the district’s size, share of state education funding, number of students, and concentration of low-performing schools as reasons for the change. Opponents argued the bill would reduce elected board accountability, questioned whether the structure would improve outcomes, and emphasized broader funding and achievement challenges. After extended debate, the Senate proceeded to a vote on SB 1; the transcript shows a brief proponent statement and a lengthy opposing explanation, but the final vote result is not included in the provided text.

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• Also, something else that I told you all about last year: we created a new class of examiners.
• We've created a new class, and a lot of them work on sunsets. If...
• economics background, or any kind of legal background, those individuals can be hired into this new class
• I talk to Andy Craig with ASO about this all the time at the entity level, like your board of education

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• So we are working at that from a national level to answer the question about what is the process.
• of nursing licensure and all levels of nursing education.
• nursing practice at all levels, utilizing that in our data to then build best practices.
• We went to a scrambled classroom, so it gave the student buy-in when they came into class.
• And they all come in at different levels.

Summary: The subcommittee met to examine Florida’s nursing education pipeline and the state’s persistently low NCLEX passage rates. Chair Tuck opened by noting the projected nurse shortage and Florida’s ranking near the bottom nationally for first-time NCLEX pass rates. The Department of Health explained the Board of Nursing’s approval process for nursing programs, including application requirements, probation standards, and termination for programs that repeatedly fail passage-rate benchmarks. The Florida Center for Nursing then presented statewide data showing Florida has more test takers than most states, but still trails the national average; the gap has narrowed in recent years, though Florida remains below average. Members focused heavily on why the state continues to underperform, with discussion of faculty shortages, clinical placement constraints, accreditation, student preparedness, and the large share of newer private for-profit programs among those placed on probation. Committee members asked about how probation works, what happens when programs improve, and whether the board requires corrective plans. They also questioned the relationship between program type and outcomes, the effect of Operation Nightingale, and how many students fail and retest. The Florida Center for Nursing said first-attempt pass rates are the standard measure and that students who fail are expected to remediate and retest, though costs vary. The center also said Florida’s data shows accredited programs outperform approved or probationary ones, and that the state’s nursing workforce challenges are tied to broader issues such as faculty vacancies, clinical site competition, and student demographics, including many students balancing work, family, and language barriers. A panel of nursing school leaders from public, private nonprofit, and private for-profit institutions then described strategies used to improve outcomes. These included transparent recruitment, early orientation, tutoring, success coaching, stronger faculty development, curriculum mapping to NCLEX standards, higher course benchmarks, mandatory remediation, simulation labs, and commercial NCLEX prep tools such as ATI, Kaplan, and HESI. Several panelists said their programs had improved after probation or had very high passage rates, and they emphasized that student success depends on academic preparation, clinical experience, and support services. Members also asked about tuition, program length, translation into other languages, and faculty recruitment; panelists said costs vary widely, faculty hiring is difficult because hospitals pay more, and some schools are considering medical Spanish and immersion options rather than full curriculum translation.

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• The whole goal of that was to enhance the level of... ...The whole goal of that was to enhance the level
• We really need 50 beds; the optimal level is 50 beds per 100,000.
• So, we are actually going in for a level funded request.
• Yeah, okay, so hey... ...level funded requests. Yeah, okay, so hey...
• Right now, we almost meet that level.

Keywords: 924, joint, all

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• Health classes provide a consistent delivery avenue that focuses on healthy lifestyle choices. and practical
• So, the work you're doing is so critical in helping to level the playing field when it comes to active
• Packaging should be uniformly addressed at the federal level, and we are pleased to be working closely
• We are attacking it at the education level as a minimum to add in. So here is Dr.
• In this study, you will see this little boy in a first-grade class diagnosed with a learning disability

Bills: SB 25, SB25, SB314

Keywords: attorney ad litem, indigent parents, parent-child relationship, legal representation, Texas Family Code, court procedures, nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health, 1185, senate, all

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• And yes, they do provide a lot of classes.
• Many of them are poverty level.
• testimony that certainly on some levels testimony that certainly on some levels there<00:42:51.359
• ,<01:09:00.799> but provide some counseling and classes, but provide some counseling and classes
• hospital as an unco complicated level hospital as an unco complicated level but<01:41:27.119>

Bills: HB0003, HB0004

Keywords: pregnancy centers, abortion, pro-life, healthcare, women's rights, state regulation, civil rights, freedom of speech, medical assistance, birthing centers, Medicaid, Wyoming, 916, all

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• By tying the relief to income level, we more narrowly tailor our tax reforms to best serve the people
• So when we started this discussion, the governor said he wanted to target working-class families and
• So we’ve certainly been hearing it at the ground level.
• They'll definitely separate us in class.
• .to not make that tough decision or to mitigate the level or the degree of what that decision is.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I didn't mean that, and it's not just in this level of practice, right?
• I didn't mean that, and it's not just in this level of practice, right?
• I didn't mean that, and it's not just in this level of practice, right?
• I didn't mean that, and it's not just in this level of practice, right?
• I didn't mean that, and it's not just in this level of practice, right?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• They are medically rigorous and deeply committed to treating every patient with dignity, style, class
• That's because of the attacks at the federal level. ...close. That's because of HR1.
• That's because of the attacks at the federal level.
• Seventeen years ago, I was sitting in my junior English class.
• I was failing that class, and I watched the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, completed the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions recognizing visitors, students, and a long-serving committee secretary, Tabitha Volga-Sang, who was honored for 32 years of service. Members also took up a procedural motion by Assembly Member DeMaio to immediately consider ACA 14, the Taxpayer Protection Act, without reference to file; that motion failed on a 14-44 vote. The main policy debate centered on SB 106 by Senator Laird, a budget appropriation to provide $90 million in one-time funding for Planned Parenthood and related women’s health and family planning services after federal cuts. Assembly Member Tangipa offered amendments arguing the money should be directed more broadly to women’s health and hospitals, but the Assembly voted 41-13 to lay the amendments on the table. Supporters, including Gabriel, Sharp-Collins, Gibson, Krell, Bonta, and others, said the bill was needed to preserve access to cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing, and reproductive care, especially in rural and underserved communities, and to offset the effects of federal defunding. Opponents, including Johnson, DeMaio, Patterson, and Tangipa, criticized the bill as lacking transparency, favoring a politically connected organization, and diverting attention from hospital funding and other health needs. After extended floor debate, SB 106 passed the Assembly 55-10 and was transmitted immediately to the Senate. The chamber then took up H.R. 84, a resolution condemning racism after President Trump circulated racist imagery depicting former President Obama and Michelle Obama. Members from the Black, LGBTQ, Latino, AAPI, Jewish, Native American, and other caucuses spoke in support, saying the post normalized dehumanization and had real-world consequences; Assembly Member Tangipa also stated the post was wrong and apologized on the record. The transcript ends during continued debate on H.R. 84, before a final vote is shown.

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• We know that the VA at the federal level We know that the VA at the federal level had<00:07:26.960
• That when I went to my first EL class, they didn't know how to interact with us.
• And they came to class and they said, "You know what? This is a pig. Here's a horse.
• That when I went to my first EL class, they didn't know how to interact with us.
• That when I went to my first EL class, they didn't know how to interact with us.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:09:53.200> regards<00:09:53.680> to level of concern with regards to level of concern
• The two done at the most local level.
• offer more pathways to the middle class. offer more pathways to the middle class.
• other world-class infrastructure. When other world-class infrastructure.
• But it's it's obviously corridor level.

Bills: HF4862, HF4598

Keywords: apprenticeship, education, teacher training, grant program, labor and industry, workers' compensation, Minnesota workers' compensation, Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, reinsurance association, Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association, WCRA, occupational disease, presumption, first responders, firefighter cancer, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, police officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician

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• had mentioned to Representative Decker about trying to expand Safe at Home to protect these other classes
• That ID card can be used at local, basically county level, state level, city level, government agencies
• I think we can extend it to the people in the different classes probably for about a $75 a year charge
• can extend it to the people in the can extend it to the people in the different<00:04:13.040> classes
• probably for about a different classes probably for about a $75<00:04:15.760> a<00:04:15.800>

Keywords: 958, all

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• They won the 2026 PIAA Class 6A state championship.
• Class 6A. State Champions. With the Nishamini Baseball Champions, please stand. Congratulations.
• Let's stand with the city of the first class that is trying to do just that and pass this amendment to
• again clarifies that the legislation will not be construed to limit the powers of a city of the first class
• or second class to utilize their home rule powers as it pertains to the pause.

Summary: The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed numerous guests and interns to the chamber, and established a quorum with 202 members voting on the master roll call. The House then received committee reports on several bills and a resolution, including measures from Consumer Protection, Finance, Communications and Technology, Rules, and Appropriations, and agreed to the reports. House Bill 1877 was reported as passed by the Senate without amendment and was signed by the Speaker for presentation to the Governor. The chamber adopted House Resolution 363, as amended, directing the Joint State Government Commission to study Pennsylvania’s early childhood education system, including the role of public and private equity in child care and recommendations to improve access and affordability. The House also advanced several bills on final passage, including House Bills 2551, 75, 76, 426, 1127, 2234, and 1585. These measures addressed issues such as banning government text-message collection of fees and tolls, medical licensing for physician assistants and physicians, native habitats at Commonwealth facilities, joining the dental and dental hygienist compact, a spent grain donation tax credit, and restrictions on mugshot removal fees. Most passed with broad support, though House Bill 1127 drew opposition over concerns about licensing standards and the compact structure. Members also considered House Bill 2650, creating the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development Certification for data centers, and House Bill 2496, establishing a temporary pause on data center proposals while local ordinances are reviewed. Both bills were amended several times. Debate on HB 2650 focused on data center impacts on electricity costs, water use, noise, community benefit agreements, and farmland protection; one farmland-protection amendment was tabled, while other amendments on closed-loop cooling and enforceable local criteria were adopted. Debate on HB 2496 centered on preserving local control and home rule authority for municipalities, with amendments clarifying that local governments could continue curative amendment procedures and retain zoning powers. The House agreed to both bills as amended. The House also re-reported several bills from Appropriations and Rules, reconsidered and re-accepted a prior committee report on House Bill 2359, and announced caucus and committee meetings. At the end of the session, the House moved several bills to Appropriations, removed Senate Bill 1058 from the table calendar to the active calendar, and adjourned until Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 11 a.m., unless recalled sooner.

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• In December 2019, the Secretary of the Navy named two Virginia-class submarines, one USS Oklahoma, the
• on the Oklahoma Psychological Association board as the representative for Sparkok at the national level
• Floor Leader, from please recognize from the class of 2016, Representative Kevin West, part of the original
• Along the way, my class, a tremendous class, and the class that was before us was a big help as well.
• And especially my class moving forward.

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

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• I listened to some of the video, but my great curiosity is when you push a student forward in math class
• Is there a survey of how many high schools in Arizona actually offer advanced classes beyond that?
• student does very well on a test, that it's not already suggested to them: go ahead to the advanced class
• in support of HB 2423 as amended and to the issue of those schools that don't have advanced math classes
• , first, I don't think we should slow down a student's progress because they might not have a math class

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, approved the journal, and then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several bills. Early floor action included House Bill 2369 on photo-enforced traffic citations, amended so the citation would be signed by the mayor rather than the municipality’s presiding judge; House Bill 2423 on advanced math course enrollment, amended to narrow eligibility to students showing high proficiency on statewide assessments and to remove duplicative reporting; House Bill 2481 on school district financial records, amended to change how the state responds to USFR deficiencies by directing districts to approved training programs; House Bill 2621 on special education/public school enrollment, amended to allow students placed in residential facilities to enroll directly in the district where they live; and House Bill 2756 on public utilities and high-load-factor customers, amended to extend reporting deadlines, exempt smaller utilities, and remove some integrated planning requirements. Each of these bills received do-pass recommendations from Committee of the Whole, with some senators raising concerns about math staffing, school funding, and data-center impacts on rates and infrastructure. The chamber then adopted the Committee of the Whole report and heard a proclamation supporting stronger Arizona and U.S. relations with Taiwan, including trade, technology, education, and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. The Senate also calendared House Bill 2192 for additional Committee of the Whole consideration, adopted a Bolick amendment excluding telecom and broadband providers from the definition of online hosting platform, and advanced the bill with a do-pass recommendation. In third reading, the Senate passed House Bill 2249 on the parents’ bill of rights, House Bill 2482 on out-of-school facilities, House Bill 2641 on firefighting foam, House Bill 2661 on dependent children, House Bill 2662 on parenting time, House Bill 2673 creating a study committee on inmate mental health services, House Bill 2745 on legislative subpoena enforcement, House Bill 2752 on the Arizona Commerce Authority, House Bill 2895 on public education, House Bill 2923 on mental health services, and several concurrent memorials urging Congress to address foreign authoritarian property ownership and endangered species issues. Several members explained votes, often citing budget concerns, staffing shortages, or policy objections. Senators Epstein and others repeatedly argued that many problems in education and mental health require more funding and personnel rather than statutory changes alone. Senator Kuby and Senator Epstein also criticized House Bill 2756 as insufficient to address data-center costs, water use, and ratepayer impacts, though the amended bill passed. The session concluded with passage of House Bill 2192 on employment, committee announcements for the following Monday, and adjournment until April 20, 2026.

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• I forget the specific title, but it's a state-level charter school review commission could be applied
• They have to be at an A level, and if not, that school could be converted into a charter school.
• Let's just hypothetically say 30 students per class. By a school.
• All right, let's just hypothetically say 30 students per class, okay?
• So 10 teachers, 10 classrooms, 30 students per class. All right.

Summary: The committee first took up PCS for HB 123, which would change the process for converting a public school to a charter school by requiring approval from a majority of parents at the school, allow municipalities to apply to convert certain schools under limited circumstances, and address surplus school property in districts with declining enrollment. The sponsor said the bill is meant to give parents the primary say and to prevent districts from holding unused property. Opponents, including the Florida PTA, several members, and public speakers, argued the bill excludes teachers, school boards, and other stakeholders, could disenfranchise parents who do not live in the municipality, and could create enrollment, transportation, and equity problems. After debate, the bill passed 13-5 and was reported favorably. The committee then heard HB 597 on diabetes management in schools. The bill would allow school districts and charter schools to procure and store glucagon pens for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia, permit trained personnel to administer them, require 911 to be called after use, and add limited liability protections. The sponsor said the medication is inexpensive and could save lives for the roughly 7,000 diabetic K-12 students in Florida. An amendment clarified that public and charter schools are both covered. The bill drew support from the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Florida PTA, and members from both parties praised the measure. It passed unanimously and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, which would add walking along freeways, expressways, and their ramps as a hazardous condition requiring bus service for elementary students within two miles of school. The sponsor described personal examples of children walking near dangerous roads and said the bill is intended to prevent injuries and deaths. An amendment narrowed the language by deleting “state highway.” Public testimony included a parent who described her child being hit by a car and urged broader coverage, while members raised concerns about bus shortages and fiscal impact. Most members spoke in support, emphasizing student safety, and the bill was reported favorably after debate.

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• When we are fighting against so many threats happening to our state and for our working-class families
• However, at a high level, the choice before the Legislature is whether to pursue comprehensive reforms
• As a level one adult pediatric trauma center, It poses risks to patient care and hospital operations.
• As a level one adult pediatric trauma center and primary safety net provider, UC Davis Health operates
• And there's other folks taking drone classes, water treatment classes, crane operation folks are moving

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I did not prepare anything in depth, keeping this at an overview, introductory level.
• High is used for Department of Defense levels. So we pivoted to NIST 800-53 moderate.
• So that's the level. And that's how we maintain it, and we far exceed the best practices.
• EPSCoR is considered a federal-state partnership at the highest levels of government.
• So they've been working on this, what they're calling the Delta class.