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• states do not doing so and we find that many of our nursing students who complete their clinical training
• The BRN plays a critical role in ensuring that nursing students receive quality education and training
• We represent thousands of different types of health care workers with various training and education
• And so we want to make sure the training is checked on the front end.
• Foreign trained dentists face high barriers under current law, which requires completion of U.S.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee held its first regular bill hearing of 2025 and considered a wide range of measures on health care access, professional regulation, animal welfare, and consumer protection. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted its rules and then approved a consent calendar of several bills, including measures by Chen, Caloza, Carrillo, Arreguín, Berman, and Flora. The committee also took up AB 1082, which would allow California nursing students enrolled in out-of-state programs to complete clinical training in California; supporters said it would help address the nursing shortage and keep students closer to home, while opponents warned it could worsen already limited clinical placement capacity and reduce oversight. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations after a quorum was established. The committee then heard and advanced several health-related bills. AB 50, by Assembly Member Bonta, would ease Medi-Cal access to over-the-counter hormonal contraception by removing the need for a prescription for coverage purposes; pharmacists, reproductive health advocates, and medical groups supported the bill, and it passed unanimously to the Committee on Health. AB 489, also by Bonta, would prohibit AI systems from misrepresenting themselves as licensed health professionals; supporters from medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, and other professional groups said the bill would protect patients from misleading chatbot advice, and it passed to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 481, by Assembly Member Rubio, would expand the tasks that federally qualified lab personnel can perform under CLIA supervision to help address lab staffing shortages; labor groups raised concerns about training, certification, and supervision, but the bill passed to Appropriations with an amended do pass recommendation. The committee also considered animal welfare and access-to-care measures. AB 631, by Assembly Member Lee, would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; supporters said the reporting would improve policy and resource allocation, while members discussed how the requirement would work for shelters without websites, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 867, also by Lee, would prohibit cat declawing except when medically necessary for the animal; animal welfare groups strongly supported the bill, while the veterinary association opposed it as an improper legislative regulation of veterinary surgery, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing a limited number of qualified dentists trained in Mexico to practice in underserved California areas; supporters framed it as a cost-neutral way to address major dental access gaps, the California Dental Association remained opposed unless amended, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Several members later added their votes on the various items after the hearing, and the committee kept the hearing open briefly to allow additional add-ons.

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• They have been fully trained by judges from both courts, and their weekend duty, which was the principal
• And then we have a robust career and technical education program that helps individuals.
• We're now known throughout the country as a great place to get trained.
• We train them for six weeks, we give them mentors, and then we send them out there.
• <01:28:31.480> that's as a great place to get trained that's as a great place to get trained

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• My father was an electrician, and I think what that taught me was the value of education and training
• I think what many higher education institutions need to focus on is workforce training.
• And I understand Florida has now the number one state in the country in workforce training.
• Certain roles that I think could be beneficial if we did focus more on workforce training programs.
• Looking back on my life, I can honestly say that I've been involved in the education and training of

Bills: S1570, S1376

Keywords: missing persons, special needs, autism, search-and-rescue, Florida, voluntary program, funding, genetic counseling, education grants, state universities, faculty recruitment, student financial assistance

Summary: The committee heard and approved two bills before moving to a long confirmation agenda. SB 1570, by Sen. Gates, would restore Project Leo, a previously sunset program that helps locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination between CARD centers and local sheriffs; it was praised as a proven tool for families and first responders and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1376, by Sen. Burgess, would create grants to support genetic counseling education and help address Florida’s shortage of genetic counselors; testimony noted the state’s limited supply of licensed counselors and the need to expand clinical training, and the bill also passed favorably. The committee then considered a block of reappointments to university and college boards of trustees, including institutions such as UWF, Broward College, Chipola College, FIU, Pasco-Hernando, Polk State, St. Petersburg, Valencia, FAMU, FAU, UCF, FSU, New College, UNF, USF, and others. No one requested separate votes on the reappointments, and the block was confirmed unanimously for recommendation to the next committee. A series of new appointees then appeared and largely emphasized workforce training, nursing, military support, and local economic development at their institutions. Witnesses included appointees to Pensacola State, Polk State, St. Petersburg College, UNF, FIU, UWF, Valencia, the College of the Florida Keys, and others; several highlighted strong NCLEX pass rates, dual enrollment, and partnerships with employers or military communities. One nominee, Florida Poly reappointment Ilya Shapiro, faced pointed questioning from Sen. Bracey Davis about past comments regarding race and the Supreme Court; he said his remarks were about hiring criteria, not a specific justice, and reiterated opposition to race- or sex-based selection. The committee also briefly struggled to reach Sherry Young by phone before hearing her testimony for Chipola College, where she said she wanted to give back as an alumna and nurse practitioner. Most new appointees were recommended for confirmation in a block, while Thomas Zachary Smith of UWF was pulled for separate consideration.

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• So long as they have written approval from a legal guardian, and it is for a specific event or training
• Page four, line, I think I'm technically amending. Thank you.
• For line—I think I'm technically amending. What is that line? Line 15? Yeah, okay.
• California invests in rehabilitative fire training. Let's not waste that investment.
• California invests in rehabilitative fire training. Let's not waste that investment.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety-related bills. AB 383 by Assembly Member Davies would expand and clarify firearm restrictions tied to juvenile adjudications, allow certain minor firearm possession for hunting or training with guardian approval, and authorize warrants in some domestic violence-related firearm surrender situations. Supporters, including a district attorney representative, argued it would close gaps in existing law and improve public safety; opponents said it would over-criminalize youth and disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 400 by Assembly Member Pacheco would require law enforcement K-9 units to meet statewide POST standards covering training, use of force, and handler skills. Supporters said the bill would create consistency, accountability, and safer deployments; opponents argued the standards were inadequate and would legitimize harmful canine practices. After debate over whether the bill expanded canine use or simply standardized it, the committee approved AB 400 and sent it to Appropriations. AB 380 by Assembly Member Gonzalez would extend price-gouging protections during emergencies, including for hotels, food, essential goods and services, and commercial property, and would remove the 12-month lease limit loophole for rent gouging. Supporters said the bill responds to wildfire-related exploitation and provides clarity for disaster victims; business and landlord groups warned it could amount to commercial rent control and create uncertainty for future emergencies. The author said he would continue working on amendments, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. AB 358 by Assembly Member Alvarez would create a narrow exception to Cal-ECPA so law enforcement could inspect tracking or surveillance devices found in a person’s home, vehicle, or property with the finder’s consent. Supporters said the change would help stalking and domestic violence victims preserve evidence quickly; privacy advocates argued warrants and existing emergency exceptions already cover these situations. The chair proposed narrowing the language to “tracking or surveillance device,” and the bill was held on call after an initial roll with only three votes in favor. The transcript also began AB 247, which would raise pay for incarcerated hand crew firefighters, with testimony from formerly incarcerated firefighters in support, but the discussion was not completed in the excerpt.

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• I mean, they are technically nonprofit spots, but not the same.
• You can see the list of other trainings.
• <01:09:30.279> QPR lot of Suicide Prevention trainings QPR lot of Suicide Prevention trainings
• We're also very well trained.
• <01:13:06.440> when time and did disaster trainings and when time and did disaster trainings

Bills: HF711, HF653

Keywords: agriculture, agricultural education, leadership development, Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council, MAELC, chapter 41D, grant funding, general fund appropriation, commissioner of agriculture, farm education, youth agriculture programs, ag literacy, workforce development, extension education, research funding, extension services, technology transfer, grant programs, 1183, house

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• Community and Technical College System Community and Technical College System and<01:01:09.920> the
• Office of Career and Technical Office of Career and Technical Education.
• and Technical Education. and Technical Education.
• , processes and make technical, processes and make technical, grammatical,<01:05:21.359> and
• Department of Criminal Justice Training. Department of Criminal Justice Training.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then recognized a staff member’s birthday and a guest shadowing Senator Adams. It then moved into informational review of Education and Labor Cabinet, Department of Education regulation 702 KAR 3:30, which sets insurance coverage requirements for school district buildings and structures. Department of Education officials explained that districts are expected to carry coverage at replacement cost and said they understand some districts participate in self-insurance pools with backup policies, but they deferred detailed insurance questions to the Department of Insurance. Senators raised concerns that pooled coverage could leave districts exposed if claims exceed pool limits, and the chair asked KDE to follow up with DOI to confirm districts are adequately covered, especially for bondholders. No vote was taken on the informational review. The committee then reviewed emergency ABC regulations 804 KAR 130:01 through 130:04 implementing Senate Bill 100’s new licensing requirements for tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product businesses. ABC and Public Protection Cabinet representatives outlined the emergency rules governing enforcement, license applications, denial criteria, and transitional licenses. Retail industry witnesses Shannon Stiglet and Brian Clark said they support licensure in principle but argued the rules add duplicative requirements borrowed from alcohol licensing, create confusion about transitional licenses, and may be too burdensome for the roughly 7,000 affected businesses to meet by the January 1 deadline. They also said guidance has been inconsistent and requested the agency revise the regulations, remove requirements not grounded in law, and provide clearer, separate processes for new and existing businesses. Committee members asked whether the industry had worked directly with ABC and noted the public comment period was still open. Witnesses said they had communicated with ABC and the Public Protection Cabinet, but responses had been uneven and they wanted written guidance. Members expressed concern about the short timeline and the need to avoid disruption so businesses can operate legally on January 1. Representative Marzian asked for clarification that the discussion concerned emergency regulations already in effect while ordinary regulations remain in process. No formal action was taken beyond receiving the informational testimony and discussion.

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• objective uh mostly a technical objective uh mostly a technical amendment.<00:55:06.240> Senator
• <00:58:40.400> I it's just a technical amendment. I it's just a technical amendment.
• This is just a technical change.
• And I do have a technical amendment.
• And I do have a technical amendment.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• With the conference committee report, that language remains permissive and makes a technical change.
• With the conference committee report, that language remains permissive and makes a technical change.
• And three, clarifies that for technical violations, not involving THC concentration limits or THC per
• That's a limit on per-product penalty stacking for technical violations.
• There are also a lot of technical and formatting changes. Mr.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 3, 976, house, all

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• Senate Bill 1318 makes a technical change to clarify that when an FTC scholarship account is closed,
• CS for SB 182 on school teacher training and mentoring, school teacher training and mentoring program
• This bill establishes the school teacher training and mentor program within the Department of Education
• grading period, places explicit caps on the number of mentees a mentor may take on, and makes a technical

Summary: The Pre-K-12 Education Appropriations Subcommittee met with a quorum present and took up two bills. First, it heard SB 1318 on the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, which makes a technical clarification that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. There was no substantive opposition or debate, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then considered CS for SB 182, which creates a school teacher training and mentor program within the Department of Education. The bill authorizes school districts and charter schools to place current or retired high-performing teachers in D- or F-rated schools to mentor classroom teachers, with mentors required to have at least three years of experience, a highly effective evaluation, and eligibility for a stipend of up to $3,000. A late-filed amendment was adopted to align the bill with the House version by setting the mentoring term to one grading period, capping the number of mentees per mentor, and clarifying use of enrichment funds when available. Senators asked about implementation, including timing, logistics, and whether mentors would remain within the same school; the sponsor said principals would manage assignments and that the program would operate within the same school. Testimony came from a seven-year-old student, Kyler Nixon, who urged support for the bill, and his mother, Kiara Nixon, who also spoke in favor. Additional support was voiced by committee members, and CS for SB 182 was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked members and staff for their work during the session, noted it may be the committee’s last policy meeting, and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• Senate Bill 1318 makes a technical change to clarify that when an FTC scholarship account is closed,
• CS for SB 182 on school teacher training and mentoring, school teacher training and mentoring program
• This bill establishes the school teacher training and mentor program within the Department of Education
• grading period, places explicit caps on the number of mentees a mentor may take on, and makes a technical

Summary: The Pre-K–12 Education Appropriations Subcommittee met with a quorum present and took up two bills. First, SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. There was little discussion, no opposition, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones, which creates a school teacher training and mentoring program within the Department of Education. The program would allow districts and charter schools to place current or retired high-performing teachers as mentors in D- or F-rated schools, with mentors required to have at least three years of experience, a highly effective evaluation, and eligibility for a stipend of up to $3,000. A late-filed amendment was adopted to align the bill with the House version by setting the mentoring term to one grading period, capping the number of mentees, and clarifying use of enrichment funds. Members discussed implementation, including that principals would assign mentors based on workload and that the mentoring would occur within the same school. The bill received supportive testimony from a seven-year-old student, his mother, and the Florida Parent Teacher Association, and several senators spoke in favor of the measure as a way to support teachers and improve student outcomes. CS for SB 182 was reported favorably. The chair then thanked members and staff, noted this was likely the committee’s final policy meeting, and the committee adjourned.

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• Grounded in traditional academic subject matter, not to include technical and career-focused courses
• enrolled in that program out of their what, 20, 22, 24... ...program out of their what, 20, 22, 24 technical
• But right now, there's nobody teaching that course, so we're providing that curriculum and teacher training
• So, a cyber range is a world-class cyber training and education... ...world-class cyber training and
• So, it is basically a secure training environment that models real-world networks that our kids in every

Bills: SB175, SB195, SB196, SB199

Keywords: aircraft, tax exemption, sales tax, lease tax, maintenance, Alabama, health insurance, Medicare, retirees, public education, contracts, education, high school, community college, dual enrollment, secondary credit, Move on When Ready, parental leave, state employees, local education agencies

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• Sometimes you have to do a lot of work and provide technical assistance.
• We do a lot of outreach with the technical assistance.
• As far as outreach, we've done 11 trainings across the state this year so far.
• Some suggestions for checklists, maybe for video trainings, just knowing again going in there, even for
• And so I will echo that suggestion for. ...or training materials that can be accessed just online and

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• Council and training; the state board on civil legal aid; the supervised release board; the task force
• Council and training; the state board on civil legal aid; the supervised release board; the task force
• Council and training; the state board on civil legal aid; the supervised release board; the task force
• Council and training; the state board on civil legal aid; the supervised release board; the task force
• Council and training; the state board on civil legal aid; the supervised release board; the task force

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The bill also ensures that within these three categories, each have to meet the basic safety and training
• It advances HAZWOPER training. And I want to say thank you so much, Dave Fode, who is here today.
• When properly trained and licensed contractors perform debris removal, workers are better protected from
• licensed contractors to obtain the hazardous substance removal certificate and to meet housewopper training
• requirements one. ...substance removal certificate and to meet HAZWOPER training requirements when all

Summary: The Assembly Emergency Management Committee met late in the evening and first approved a consent calendar containing SB 837, SB 894, SB 973, and SB 1079, sending those bills to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee then heard SB 904, which would codify coordinated state response and permitting review efforts for wildfire recovery, and SB 1263, which would limit post-disaster debris removal work to properly licensed contractors with required hazardous-materials training. Both bills drew support from the authors and industry/public-safety witnesses, with SB 1263 also drawing an opposed-unless-amended position from contractors who said they were working toward agreement on final language. Both measures passed to Appropriations on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee next heard SB 804, the Hydrogen Pipeline Safety Act, which would designate the State Fire Marshal as the safety regulator for interstate hydrogen pipelines and require hydrogen-specific safety standards. The author and supporters from building trades and pipe trades argued the bill would provide clear safety rules before hydrogen infrastructure expands, while one industry witness said the correct agency had been identified but that some concerns remained. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations, with Assemblymember DeMaio voting no. Finally, the committee considered SB 883, which would impose additional oversight on facilities storing methyl methacrylate and other reactive chemicals after a recent Orange County evacuation tied to a potential explosion risk. Supporters, including community, environmental, and public-health groups, said the bill would improve transparency, emergency planning, and safety protections near homes and schools. Chemical and manufacturing groups opposed the bill in its current form, citing undefined terms, concerns about mandated cooling systems, and possible conflicts with existing regulatory frameworks, but said they were willing to continue working on the measure. The bill passed to the Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials on a 4-2 vote, with Assemblymembers Hadwick and DeMaio voting no.

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• Oddly enough, the Committee amendments from the Committee on Education are purely technical.
• The amendments from the Committee on Education are purely technical.
• There is an amendment pending from the Committee on Economic Development that makes technical corrections
• As mentioned, there is a proposed committee substitute that just fixes technical errors.
• As mentioned, there is a proposed committee substitute that just fixes technical errors.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• We have trained and licensed physicians that have been...
• So it's vitally important the person performing that work has the required training.
• One of my members put 100 workers through the HAZWOPER training for the Palisades Fire.
• HAZWOPER requires 40 hours of training for each individual, and rightly so.
• Again, HAZWOPER training is utilized when there is a major disaster and toxic material.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There will be good food, drinks, and two operatically trained singers from Mexico who sing a range of
• We need a training on how to use these new phones.
• We need a training on how to use these new phones.
• that specialized biliteracy training and professional development for teachers will improve educational
• physical restraint and seclusion, prohibiting other types of restraint and seclusion, requiring training

Bills: HB1

Keywords: feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting

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• funding may be used to cover some or all costs associated with the creation or expansion of career technical
• Tsc provides training and all 10. But workforce education is more than a training pipeline.
• And let me tell you, and the college state college is happy to have those combat medics and to train
• It's an indoor interactive technic.
• I grew up in a time when we had vocational technical training as a part of the education system.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• that was for workforce training that was for workforce training programs.<00:03:38.480> These
• We just completed a training program at Shakabi, and one of the women at Shakabi, 10 weeks of training
• You are training the trainers.
• You are training the trainers.
• We haven't provided trainings yet.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• go after the operator because they didn't do their due diligence and screening that employee or training
• the property needs, shall we say, help, are you going to say, oh, gee, well, there's no failure to train
• No, because in that context, they would be exercising control over the training of the employees, right
• But it technically doesn't have the kind of control that a franchisor has over franchisees. Yeah.
• I know one of my other colleagues is more adept at being able to answer those technical questions too

Keywords: 959, house, all