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• And yet, when you look at our outcomes, our retention rate, our certifications, our TSA scores, we have
• the pupil's enrollment in the school district at any time, and the school district must prepare a certificate
• Additionally, the bill modifies procedures relating to the issuance of certificates of educational convenience
• First, it helps to know why Arizona has certificates of educational convenience in the first place.
• First, it helps to know why Arizona has certificates of educational convenience in the first place.

Bills: HB2093, HB2370, HB2376, HB2380, HB2381, HB2383, HB2423, HB2481, HB2621, HB2895, HB4005, HB4043, HB4109

Keywords: mental health, school curriculum, education policy, instruction requirements, statute repeal, charter schools, education, weapons detection, public safety, school administration, school districts, real estate transactions, school property, bond issuance, land use approval, capital improvements, school governance, board meetings, education funding, parental notification

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• Section four is related to early voting, and it just makes clear that the early voting voter certificates
• clear that the early<00:30:17.560> voting early voting early voting voter<00:30:20.080> certificates
• voter certificates voter certificates the<00:30:21.760> printed<00:30:22.120> copies
• be accompanied by an itemized statement of actual expenditures, including copies of invoices, certification

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And there are specific accommodations for which employers may not seek medical certifications.
• And there are specific accommodations for which employers may not seek medical certifications.
• :13:01.360> seek<00:13:02.000> um<00:13:02.480> medical<00:13:02.959> certifications
• not seek um medical certifications. not seek um medical certifications.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• MDVA would verify that and issue the applicant a certificate qualifying them for state veterans benefits
• We issue the certificate of eligibility.
• c><00:16:21.279> We<00:16:21.440> issue<00:16:21.680> the<00:16:21.920> certificate
• We issue the certificate of to us.
• We issue the certificate of eligibility.<00:16:23.519> If<00:16:23.759> they<00:16:24.160

Keywords: 1183, house

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• program allows students to concurrently earn their high school diploma. and a Level 1, Level 2 certificate
• or other industry-based certificate, giving them a meaningful head start. start toward a career.
• a course that's been approved meets the requirements to get what's called a level 1 or level 2 certificate
• becomes even more critical in light of the fact that 56 percent of of new hires have no teacher certification
• and 31% overall have do not have certification.

Bills: HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, HB39, HB 102, HB 126, HB290, HB300, HB2143, HJR2, HB147, HJR6, HB 120, HB20, HB150, HB6, HB 100, HB 124, HB210, HB215, HB1393, HB1587, HB 1151, HB 1268, HB142, HB451, SB1

Keywords: career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, mental health, telehealth

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• They have conferred over 30,000 degrees, certificates, and awards. awards in the last 100 years, starting
• the Department of State Health. services to suspend, revoke, or deny emergency medical service certifications
• who had been born in other states or in rural areas. that were born where there were no birth certificates
• worked with those folks to provide proof of birth. citizenship in other ways to obtain a birth certificate
• voting-age citizens in Texas do not have a U.S. passport and six million Texans do not have birth certificates

Keywords: HCR65, HCR19, Senate resolutions, memorial, community impact, legislative proceedings

Summary: The recent Senate meeting primarily covered two resolutions, HCR65 and HCR19, both of which were passed unanimously with little to no opposition. HCR65 was introduced in memory of Tracy Lee Vincent of Longview, while HCR19 was presented to honor the late Terrell Lynn Roberts of Angleton. The meeting included brief addresses from several senators, who shared personal reflections on the impacts of the individuals being honored and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the community. This collaborative atmosphere showcased the members' capacity for camaraderie and respect, emphasizing the importance of human connection in legislative proceedings.

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• back with some minor changes, mainly it's involved changing the word "licensee" to "tobacco tax certificate
• back with some minor changes, mainly it's involved changing the word "licensee" to "tobacco tax certificate
• <00:48:55.280> to<00:48:55.599> tobacco<00:48:56.040> tax<00:48:56.319> certificate
• <00:48:56.880> it lensey to tobacco tax certificate it lensey to tobacco tax certificate it

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• That even includes if the applicant were to contact us and ask for a copy of their pardon certificate
• The Private Detective Board reached out to confirm that the pardon certificate was legitimate.
• We would not be able pardon certificate.
• pardon certificate was was legitimate. pardon certificate was was legitimate.
• The beneficial ownership of which is evidenced by transferable shares or by transferable certificates

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um and I also have a national guardianship certification. I've had that since 2011.
• certification. I've had that since 2011. certification. I've had that since 2011.
• She asked how Emily's national guardian certification lines up with national standards.
• <01:21:08.719> is<01:21:09.040> how national guardian certification is how national
• um, have a certification or a license.<01:22:03.360> Um,<01:22:04.080> so license.

Bills: HB0101, HB0062, HB0109

Keywords: guardianship, monitoring, ward protection, financial independence, case management, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, property tax, tax exemption, homeowner, armed forces, residency requirement, 916, all

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• And that's, you know, each class is specific educational or experience or certification, so forth, which
• so<00:18:03.840> forth<00:18:04.400> which<00:18:04.720> constitutes certification
• so forth which constitutes certification so forth which constitutes the<00:18:05.600> minimum
• , you are taking certain certifications, you are taking certain certifications, degrees,<01:16:10.159
• or or or whatnot and such certification or or or whatnot because<01:16:34.719> to<01:16:34.960

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Labor held an informational briefing on August 22, 2025, to receive an update from DEH on statewide recruitment efforts aimed at reducing vacancies across state departments. Director Hashimoto, joined by DEH staff, presented on two hiring initiatives: Wikiwiki Hire and Operation Hire Hawaii. The committee focused on how each program works, how quickly applications are screened and referred, and how the programs differ from standard recruitment procedures. For Wikiwiki Hire, DEH described it as an accelerated recruitment pathway used mainly for classes with multiple vacancies. DEH screens applications every two weeks, then sends qualified applicants a list of participating departments and recruiter contact information so applicants and departments can connect directly. Committee members asked about effectiveness data, timelines, and whether the process aligns with the merit principle. DEH said the program is intended to speed hiring, that departments are not required to interview every person on a list, and that applicants can be hired as vacancies are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so long as all qualified applicants have the same opportunity. DEH also said it could provide data later and that it is working through a backlog of screenings. The committee then discussed Operation Hire Hawaii, an executive-order-based hiring effort launched in February to expedite hiring, including for displaced federal workers but open to all applicants. DEH reported more than 6,000 applications, 127 recruitments, 81 closed recruitments, and 142 hires, with a goal of conditional offers within two weeks. DEH said it turns applications around daily, while departments do the initial screening, interviews, and hiring decisions, with DEH completing final qualification screening and suitability checks at the end. Members asked about the program’s duration, its low conversion rate, and what happens to applicants who are not hired; DEH said it can refer qualified applicants to other vacancies and that the pilot was originally intended to run about a year, with possible extension if departments want it to continue.

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• , and I taught in Detroit, Michigan, for four years to earn my teaching certificate.
• , and I taught in Detroit, Michigan, for four years to earn my teaching certificate.
• , and I taught in Detroit, Michigan, for four years to earn my teaching certificate.
• and I taught in Detroit to certification and I taught in Detroit Michigan<00:55:01.520> for<00
• I had to attend teaching certificate I had to attend weekly<00:55:06.440> evening<00:55:06.839

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They have no license, no certification, no control, no anything.
• > no<02:38:41.680> no certification, no control, no no certification, no control, no no
• They talk certificate of insurance.
• So, a Um and their certification number.
• <03:10:15.920> of permits by default or certificates of permits by default or certificates

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Madam Speaker, this measure authorizes the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate
• /c> Education to establish a climate Education to establish a climate literacy<00:30:24.960> certificate
• <00:30:25.600> program<00:30:26.000> and literacy certificate program and literacy
• certificate program and appropriates<00:30:26.960> funding<00:30:27.360> to<00:30:27.600
• Madam Speaker, this measure authorizes the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate

Bills: HB2117, HB2155, HB1832, HB1601, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2004, HB1810, HB2323, HB1691, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB2214, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB1964, HB2218, HB1535, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1724, HB1733, HB2416, HB2001, HB1603, HB1753, HB2140, HB1962, HB1963, HB2096, HB1959, HB1960, HB2293, HB2288, HB1752, HB1573, HB469, HB2091, HB1851, HB1688, HB1696, HB2417, HB2375, HB2333, HB2152, HB1881, HB2395, HB1721, HB1921, HB1730, HB1697, HB1824, HB2282, HB2078, HB2321, HB2279, HB1522, HB2097, HB2433, HB2106, HB2274, HB2452, HB1764, HB2438, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2216, HB1934, HB2454, HB2427, HB2207, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species

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• And I implore you, you earned an election certificate. Your constituents sent you here to do a job.
• Each person in this room, we have an election certificate.
• Nobody outside this room has a certificate in the House, right? Nobody else does.
• We have an election certificate.
• Nobody outside this room has a certificate in the house, Horrible tragedy.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're pleased that we're ranked in the nation as one of the top four for granting certificates and degrees
• And we have over 140 different certificate and degree programs here at San Juan College.
• This is a 12-week program where they receive over 50 different globally certified certifications.
• Are you guys looking at doing anything related to associate degrees or certificates in AI or quantum?
• We take their certification away from them, so they can't carry a firearm anymore, that kind of thing

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• officers, and qualified retired law enforcement officer to include those who previously held such certifications
• officers, qualified retired law enforcement officer to include those who previously held such certifications
• The owner must provide evidence of current certification of rabies, proper enclosure, permanent identification
• included in our CAPE industry certification funding list.
• included in our CAPE industry certification funding list.

Summary: The committee took up a series of criminal justice, health, and public safety bills, with several measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations and mostly no opposition. CS for SB 1782 on dangerous excessive speeding, CS for SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access, CS for SB 716 on mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses by registered offenders, CS for SB 1084 on intimate image dissemination and digitally forged images, and CS for CS for SB 1604 on corrections-related litigation and sentencing changes all passed the committee. Members also approved CS for SB 1838, which increases protections for court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for SB 1252, which directs FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database. CS for SB 468 on fleeing or eluding, CS for SB 490 on off-duty concealed carry for certain officers, and CS for SB 890 on blood clot screening and treatment also received favorable votes, with SB 890 drawing supportive testimony from the bill sponsor, medical and patient advocates, and family members affected by blood clots. The most extensive debate centered on CS for CS for SB 1804, which would create a capital offense for adults trafficking children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons for sexual exploitation. Senator Martin defended the bill as a response to especially heinous crimes and argued it fit within constitutional punishment principles, while several members raised concerns about the Eighth Amendment, the risk of lengthy and costly litigation, and the possibility of retraumatizing victims. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, citing moral objections, due process concerns, and constitutional precedent; the bill nevertheless was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 572, the “Pam Rock Act,” which tightens dangerous-dog rules, adds enclosure, microchip, insurance, and penalty requirements, and allows stronger enforcement actions after serious attacks. The Rock family and animal control supporters testified in favor, describing the bill as a response to fatal dog attacks and urging stronger accountability for owners. For SB 572, members discussed insurance requirements, the role of local authorities in classifying dangerous dogs, and whether the bill would affect ordinary pet insurance or only liability coverage after a serious attack. The sponsor said the measure is not breed-specific and is aimed at dogs that have already caused significant harm. The committee also heard testimony from family members of Pam Rock and other victims, along with supporters from animal control and sheriff’s offices. All of the bills taken up in the meeting that were voted on were reported favorably, and no roll-call votes failed.

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• And then over here, we had a birth certificate showing that she gave birth within a few months. we would
• mortality information. as well that we will also analyze for those years and because we have death certificates
• This is once someone has been certified for Medicaid, their certification period is up.
• These are the certifications. patients to become a personal care attendant, and this is what you need
• And if we participated in Medicaid, we have to go through that certification process, which does. to

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• proof of citizenship that matches their current legal name, documents like a passport and a birth certificate
• women choose to change their last names when they get married, meaning that the name on the birth certificate

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and attendance showing a quorum. Several senators were excused, and the chamber received communications including House Concurrent Resolution 8, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Senate also took up introductions and referrals of several bills, including Senate Bills 1078-1082 and House Bills 4727, 4728, 4729, 4959, 1545, 5254, 5255, 6071, 6072, and 6073, with most being referred to committees or, for some medical-debt and consumer-protection bills, sent to the Committee of the Whole by suspension of the rules. In Committee of the Whole, the Senate considered Senate Bills 535, 536, 1011, 1041, 1042, and 1043. SB 535, 1041, 1042, and 1043 were amended, while SB 536 and 1011 were reported without amendment; all were recommended for passage. The Senate then concurred in the amendments and advanced the bills to third reading. On final passage, SB 433 passed 35-0; SB 535, 536, and 1011 each passed 35-0; and SB 1041, 1042, and 1043 each passed 20-15. Floor remarks focused on SB 1011 as a way to lower small-business health insurance premiums, and SBs 1041-1043 as anti-price-gouging measures during emergencies. Later, the Senate discharged Senate Bill 913 from the Appropriations Committee, suspended the rules, and moved it through Committee of the Whole and to final passage the same day. SB 913, which amends the Michigan Trust Fund Act, passed 20-12 with 6 excused after Senator Albert argued in opposition that it would continue $75 million annual funding to the MEDC and amount to corporate welfare. The Senate then adjourned until Tuesday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m.

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• It's not just, 'Hey, let's keep a certification up.' It's a lifeline. It really is.
• Hey, let's keep a certification up. It's a lifeline.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care met without an initial quorum and heard four Senate bills focused on older adults and people with disabilities. SB 837 by Senator Reyes would require Aging and Disability Resource Connection programs to provide disaster and emergency preparedness education tailored to older adults and people with disabilities. Supporters, including the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers and the California Commission on Aging, cited recent wildfire deaths and the need for better evacuation planning and preparedness. The bill passed on a due pass motion and was re-referred to the Committee on Emergency Management. SB 971 by Senator Choi would create a Healthy Aging Community Partnerships Program to encourage voluntary local partnerships, including with community colleges and other entities, to support social connection, technology help, caregiver resources, and other healthy aging activities. Supporters said it would promote independence and prevent isolation at no mandated cost, while one member questioned whether the bill addressed a current legal gap and whether public health departments should be involved. The committee approved the bill on a due pass motion and re-referred it to the Committee on Health. SB 1261 by Senator Laird would allow Aging and Disability Resource Connections to continue operating for one to two years during transitions when an area agency on aging or independent living center operator changes, preventing service disruptions. Testimony from Access Central Coast and the California Association of Area Agencies on Aging emphasized the importance of continuity for thousands of clients. The committee passed the bill and re-referred it to the Committee on Appropriations. SB 991 by Senator Menjivar, presented by Assemblymember Gonzalez, would require the Department of Social Services to classify substantiated abuse in residential care facilities for the elderly by specific abuse type rather than a broad residents’ rights category. Ombudsman advocates argued this would improve transparency and accountability; members also discussed whether similar protections should extend to younger adults in other licensed settings. The bill passed on a due pass motion and was re-referred to the Committee on Human Services.

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• It's not just, hey, let's keep a certification up. It's a lifeline. It really is.
• Assembly Member Gonzalez: Hey, let's keep a certification up. It's a lifeline.

Keywords: 988, house, all