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• clarifying exemption determinations for properties with multiple ownership interests, providing protest procedures
• and procedures to claim the exemption, and declaring an emergency.

Keywords: 996, all

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• The overage had not been previously discovered because the agency did not have procedures in place that
• The overage had not been previously discovered because the AC did not have procedures in place that would

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Because I think the statute of limitations under the Tort Claims Act is two years and there's some procedural
• hurdles, and I hadn't done one in a long time. procedural hurdles that you have to go through under

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The, uh, First Amendment, um, deals with the, What's called the summary disposition procedure.
• So under the bill, the summary disposition procedure under the Gates Amendment will be applicable to

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• We've got the complaint procedure set up that is substantially similar to what the... ...is substantially
• We have in this bill a strong complaint procedure that allows them to review and comment just like they

Bills: HB506, HB513, HB437

Keywords: emergency vehicles, off-road vehicles, public safety, liability, regulations, background check, criminal history, biometric identifiers, fingerprints, iris scan, palm print, photograph, rap back, NGI Rap Back, ALEA, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, AJIC, Alabama Justice Information Commission, employment screening, licensing

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• Well, whatever they do have protocols that would involve particular procedures with the child center.
• inserts, just to clarify, the department shall... just to clarify, the department shall establish a procedure

Bills: HB493

Keywords: child advocacy centers, certification, funding allocation, Alabama Network, forensic evaluation, children's welfare, 1136, house, all

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• , because this has an expiration date of 2029 on the surveillance and testing protocols and the procedures
• for chronic wasting disease in the state and where we're at with the disease. ...and the procedures

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Natural Resources Committee reconsidered Senate Bill 2159, which concerns a study related to nuclear energy and waste. Members discussed a proposed amendment to clarify that the study would address above-ground storage of nuclear waste, not underground storage, reflecting concerns raised by constituents about earlier nuclear-related proposals. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 2159 a unanimous 13-0 do pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2245, described as a hunting-related bill, and recommended it do pass on a 13-0 vote after brief discussion with Game and Fish support noted. Senate Bill 2216, the duck stamp bill, was also advanced 13-0. Testimony on SB 2216 explained that it would help Game and Fish better track resident duck hunting participation and generate revenue for waterfowl habitat, PLOTS access, and possible federal matching funds. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 2137, which addresses baiting rules and chronic wasting disease surveillance. An amendment was proposed to set a 50-gallon limit at a hunting location, require a 50-foot setback from property used for animal agriculture, and direct continued disease surveillance with a report due before December 31, 2028. After discussion about fence setbacks, livestock concerns, and the department’s authority to manage disease, the committee adopted the amendment by a 7-6 vote and then passed the bill as amended on an 8-4 vote. The committee also noted several remaining bills would be taken up the following week and adjourned, with no meeting the next day.

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• ARE ADMITTED INTO THE AIR WHEN HEAT GENERATING INSTRUMENTS ARE USED TO CUT HUMAN TISSUE SURGICAL PROCEDURES
• CENTERS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES REQUIRING THE USE OF SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEMS DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• But this data sharing agreement that they would enter into with PED, which is their standard procedure
• So there's already an opt-out option, um, and then that's standard registration procedure at schools

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• Assistant Majority Leader Garcia you are recognized for your procedural motions.
• Assistant Majority Leader Garcia, you are now recognized for your procedural motions. Mr.

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• H 953 proposes to approve an amendment to the charter of the town of Panton to adopt procedures for the
• for the recall of elected procedures for the recall of elected town<01:44:24.560> officers.
• A: Any elected town officer may be removed from office subject to the following conditions and procedures
• <01:45:09.119> Subdivision conditions and procedures.
• Subdivision conditions and procedures.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House returned to Senate Bill 325 on regional planning and Act 250 tier jurisdiction and first took up Representative Charlton’s amendment to extend the interim housing exemptions in tier one areas from 2028 to 2030. Charlton argued the change would better align the exemptions with the state’s 2030 housing targets and give rural communities and smaller developers more realistic time to plan and build. Committee members opposing the amendment said the exemptions would no longer be needed once 1A and 1B areas are established, and Ways and Means reported an unfavorable straw poll. After debate, the House rejected the amendment by roll call, 66-76. During debate, members discussed whether the extension would help or hinder housing production, with supporters emphasizing rural Vermont, achievable timelines, and the need for certainty for developers, while opponents stressed that the temporary exemptions were meant to bridge the transition to the new tier system. The House also heard questions about whether any communities had actually adopted 1A or 1B status yet, and it was noted that future land use maps were not yet complete. The chamber then moved to a second amendment from Representative Dobervich, which would extend certain interim Act 250 exemptions for designated village centers and nearby areas through January 1, 2031, including projects of 50 units or fewer or mixed-income/mixed-use projects meeting specified infrastructure criteria, with municipal bodies able to opt out. Dobervich said the proposal would expand access to the interim exemptions for rural communities that lack permanent zoning or subdivision bylaws but otherwise meet the criteria, helping more towns build housing in already developed areas. Opponents argued the amendment could allow too much development in small towns without local review and questioned how many municipalities would actually qualify. The debate continued with members discussing the relationship between Act 181, the temporary exemptions, and the ongoing work to create future land use maps and tier designations.

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• In this situation, however, the issue most often arises from a clerical or procedural mistake.
• from a clerical most most often arises from a clerical or<00:28:29.600> a<00:28:29.760> procedural
• <00:28:31.200> Imposing<00:28:31.679> treble or a procedural mistake.
• Imposing treble or a procedural mistake.
• and dispute resolution procedures. and dispute resolution procedures.

Bills: HF4207, HF3639, HF3981, HF3064, HF2123

Keywords: housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, landlord regulations, tenant rights, minor children, lease agreements, eviction, privacy protection, housing, lease termination, medical care, death, infirmity, landlord obligations, St. Paul, public housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

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• File 10, “Contracts for Holding and Treating Mentally Ill Detainees,” an act relating to criminal procedure
• act relating to criminal procedure. act relating to criminal procedure.
• This is actually a bill that comes out of Title 7, which is criminal procedure.
• out of title seven, which<01:37:43.280> is<01:37:43.440> criminal<01:37:43.880> procedure
• which is criminal procedure. which is criminal procedure.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Does your amendment also make sure that when a search happens, law enforcement follows their procedures
• Okay, as a matter of public record, you're not aware of the order declaring certain civil procedures
• cancer, help induce labor, stop postpartum hemorrhage, or for other obstetric or gynecological procedures
• Well, there are certain dangers with every medical procedure.
• Speaker, when the chair recognizes a member to lay out a bill, what is the proper procedure for that

Bills: SB 8, HB7, HB15, HB 265, HCR 13, SB 8, HB 7, HB 15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• <00:10:02.959> books,<00:10:04.120> was different criminal procedure books, was different
• criminal procedure books, was incredibly<00:10:05.760> charismatic<00:10:06.640> and<00
• Michelle has definitely the skills to master the procedural and the legal elements of the family court
• definitely the skills to<01:15:47.520> master<01:15:47.840> the<01:15:48.080> procedural
• and the legal to master the procedural and the legal elements<01:15:50.239> of<01:15:50.719><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee hearing covered three judicial confirmations for the First Circuit family court. The first nominee, Maria F. Penn, was introduced for confirmation to a six-year term as a district family court judge. Testimony from family law attorneys and the Hawaii State Bar Association was strongly supportive, emphasizing her courtroom demeanor, preparation, knowledge of family law, respect for litigants and counsel, and ability to manage emotionally difficult family court matters. Judge Penn also spoke about her background, including her legal career, prior service as a PDM family court judge, and her view that family court requires both legal judgment and empathy. The chair noted that the committee would not vote that day and would take up votes the next morning. The second nomination was Wilson Aunga for a district family court judgeship. Supporters described his character, community involvement, and suitability for family court, including testimony from the Honolulu prosecutor, longtime friends, classmates, community members, and others. Speakers highlighted his work with youth, his leadership in the prosecutor’s office, his calm and impartial temperament, and his commitment to education and public service. The chair reported 105 supporters, no opposition, and one comment from the Hawaii State Bar Association. Additional testimony continued from members of the public, including a speaker discussing mental health and personal support for Aunga. Throughout the hearing, the chair enforced a two-minute limit on oral testimony and explained that the committee was short on time and would recess as needed. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair announced that voting would occur the following day in the same room.

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• Join me in welcoming the 2024 Lafayette Parliament Procedure Champions.
• It's been standard operating procedures, and I have never received a single call from a constituent that
• If the procedures are within the scope they are trained for and with the agreement with the dentist,
• the therapist can do those procedures.
• All dental therapists are trained in emergency procedures just like a dentist is trained.

Bills: SB 5, SJR 3, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 48, HB 27, HB 144, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1775, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 3707, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 1757, HB 2986, HB 972, SB 365, SB 1786, SB 5, SJR 3, HB 14, HB 43, HB 36, HB 26, HB 149, HB 121, HB 206, HB 136, HB 3114, HB 2733, HB 1732, HB 3700, HB 467, HB 1130, HB 1846, HB 1442, HB 1147, HB 2176, HB 2701, HB 805, HB 2890, HB 1154, HB 1644, HB 2118, HB 1718, HB 2488, HB 2596, HB 2468, HB 484, HB 2578, HB 3204, HB 1041, HB 307, HB 685, HB 538, HB 2525, HB 3125, HB 2027, HB 2894, HB 3077, HB 106, HB 18, HB 11, HJR 72, HB 48, HB 27, HB 144, HB 37, HB 1481, HB 581, HB 1696, HB 2216, HB 1035, HB 1633, HB 742, HB 754, HB 1689, HB 1690, HB 2669, HB 391, HB 517, HB 1775, HB 1024, HB 1607, HB 252, HB 1716, HB 1562, HB 4116, HB 1866, HB 1741, HB 2103, HB 2637, HB 2884, HB 3707, HB 503, HB 1089, HB 1757, HB 2986, HB 972

Keywords: dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, tax exemption, intellectual disability

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• Is this internal complaints procedure something that is used frequently? I don't know.
• What we heard, this internal complaints procedure, is there anything else?
• And if not, you know, what is your members' experience with this procedure or process, right?
• Is this internal complaints procedure something that is used frequently? I don't know.
• What we heard, this internal complaints procedure, is there anything else?

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• space for traumas and injuries that mothers have suffered from being pressured into unnecessary procedures
• space for traumas and injuries that mothers have suffered from being pressured into unnecessary procedures
• space for traumas and injuries that mothers have suffered from being pressured into unnecessary procedures
• space for traumas and injuries that mothers have suffered from being pressured into unnecessary procedures
• This bill would infringe on my rights to ... procedures in the hospital during the procedures in the

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1194 HD2, a bill to regulate midwifery and require accredited education for licensed midwives. Supporters, including the Midwives Alliance of Hawaii, ACOG, a pediatrician, and several licensed midwives, argued the bill would improve maternal and newborn safety, clarify the definition of midwife, strengthen accountability, and align Hawaii with national education standards. They said accredited training is necessary to avoid gaps in knowledge and to support safe transfers and collaboration with hospitals. Opponents, including many midwives, parents, cultural practitioners, and community groups, argued the bill would restrict access to care, criminalize traditional and apprenticeship-based midwifery, and undermine reproductive autonomy and Native Hawaiian and other cultural birthing practices. Several asked for amendments to preserve a birth attendant exemption, the PET/portfolio pathway, and cultural and religious protections. Others said the bill would disproportionately harm rural, Indigenous, and low-income families by making training and licensure less accessible. The committee also heard testimony from state and county entities and professional organizations, with some standing on written testimony and others offering brief comments. The chair repeatedly reminded testifiers of the one-minute limit and the possibility that final decision-making would be deferred if quorum was lost. The transcript does not show a final vote or action taken during this segment.

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• He said the larger document is the election procedure manual, which is distributed to all local election
• document is the election procedure document is the election procedure manual<00:12:56.199> uh
• And at some point in the future, we can talk about those processes and procedures.
• um the B ballot law procedures um the B ballot law commission<00:16:05.120> has<00:16:05.519>
• If you run out on Election Day, you can use those following a procedure.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Election Law Committee held an orientation and then opened a public hearing on House Bill 67-FN-A, which would make permanent the use of accessible voting machines in local elections and provide funding for additional systems. The chair outlined committee procedures, noting a heavy workload of roughly 70 to 80 bills, mostly Tuesday meetings, likely time limits on testimony, and a default of executive session unless a bill is specifically noticed. Members and staff were introduced, and the Secretary of State’s office described its election-related responsibilities, including voter registration, cybersecurity, ballot-counting equipment, and the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) program. Secretary of State David Scanlan and Deputy Secretary Aon Hennessy explained the current pilot program created by last year’s law, which requires accessible voting systems for local elections and allows the state to share machines with municipalities during the first half of 2025. They said the office has made hardware available, but towns have raised concerns about the speed of implementation and the cost of programming each election, especially for towns with multiple ballot questions. Scanlan said the state is also vetting longer-term options, including devices that could remain in polling places year-round, and suggested the committee consider delaying the bill’s effective date to January 1, 2026 to better align with implementation needs. Hennessy said the current state devices are older and complicated to reset for each election, and estimated programming costs could be about $600 for a small single-election ballot and much higher for towns with multiple elections. Supporters of the bill emphasized the importance of accessible voting for people with disabilities. Representative Robert Wy said the measure builds on 2024 law and would move the pilot into a permanent agreement, citing ADA concerns and prior testimony about discriminatory voting experiences. Fred Forier, a legally blind voter from Exeter, testified that accessible voting systems allow him to vote privately and independently and urged support for the bill. Committee members asked about the gap if the pilot ends before a permanent system is in place and about the cost range for programming. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the committee moved on after public testimony began.

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• make specialty medication more accessible to those who need them by creating a uniquely established procedure
• specialty medication more accessible to those who need them by creating a uniquely establishing a procedure
• to license far as A uniquely established procedure to license specialty pharmacists and in-network pharmacists
• Through establishing a specific procedure for pharmacies to dispense these medications, we can expand

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a lengthy hearing on a large docket of pharmacy and drug-pricing bills, with most testimony focused on PBM reform, 340B drug discount program protections, specialty medication access, and medication adherence. Chair James Murphy and Senator Paul Feeney opened the hearing and took testimony from legislators, patient advocates, pharmacists, health center leaders, industry representatives, and policy groups. Several speakers described delays, denials, high out-of-pocket costs, and pharmacy closures tied to PBM practices, while others emphasized the importance of community health centers and independent pharmacies in serving patients. On the 340B program, supporters including Senator Eldridge, Senator Payano, Community Care Cooperative, Fenway Health, the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and several community health center leaders argued that bills such as H. 1107 and S. 819 would stop discriminatory PBM and manufacturer practices, preserve contract pharmacy access, and protect safety-net providers that say they reinvest savings into care, pharmacy expansion, interpreter services, behavioral health, and other services. Opponents including PhRMA, the Community Liver Alliance, and a public policy analyst argued the program lacks transparency and accountability, has grown beyond its original purpose, and may benefit large hospitals and for-profit entities more than low-income patients. They urged more reporting and oversight rather than expanding protections. On PBM reform, testimony supported bills including H. 1157, H. 1234, S. 724, S. 831, and related measures that would require rebate pass-through, ban spread pricing, limit steering to PBM-owned pharmacies, and improve reimbursement for community pharmacies. Independent pharmacists and patients said current PBM practices raise costs, create administrative burdens, and threaten access to local pharmacies. PCMA, representing PBMs, opposed the reforms, arguing PBMs lower costs, that plan sponsors choose to contract with them, and that the Health Policy Commission and CHIA should complete their ongoing study before new mandates are adopted. The committee also heard support for H. 1322 and S. 734 on specialty medications, and for H. 781 and H. 1305 on medication synchronization to improve adherence. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.