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• For the past several years, JRMC has trained nurses out of two Temporary trailers.
• For the past several years, J.R.C. has trained nurses out of two temporary trailers, and despite those
• Obama and Biden administrations to have federal regulators claim jurisdiction over mud puddles and temporary
• REGULATORS CLAIM JURISDICTION OVER MUD PUDDLES AND TEMPORARY PONDS AFTER A RAIN STORM THAT ARE DRY WITHIN
• RANCHERS, LANDOWNERS DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT FEDERAL REGULATORS COMING AND JUMPING ON THEM FOR A TEMPORARY

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, November 17, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I believe it codifies ACS, and then also there's a temporary approval moratorium and a process report
• I believe it codifies ACS, and then also there's a temporary approval moratorium and a process report
• then<00:26:06.000> also<00:26:06.240> there's<00:26:06.559> a<00:26:06.799> temporary
• <00:26:07.760> uh then also there's a temporary uh then also there's a temporary uh approval

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I mean, sandbags are temporary. We can't, you know, there's only so much you can do with them.
• The only thing currently standing between our homes and the ocean is a temporary patchwork of sandbags
• 01:12:29.520> a between our homes and the ocean is a between our homes and the ocean is a temporary
• 31.480> of<01:12:31.880> sandbags<01:12:32.880> some<01:12:33.199> of temporary
• Patchwork of sandbags some of temporary Patchwork of sandbags some of which<01:12:33.520> have

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Water and Land heard SR 18, which asks DLNR to transfer active agricultural land leases to the Department of Agriculture to support agriculture. DLNR, through Don Chang, opposed the resolution, saying the department has already been transferring parcels by mutual agreement and should not be required to transfer lands it does not consent to. Ranchers and agricultural advocates strongly supported the measure, arguing that the lands are active production areas, that partial transfers would undermine ranching operations, and that water infrastructure built by ranchers must be protected. Testimony from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and others emphasized the importance of preserving agricultural land for food production, wildfire management, and long-term ranch viability. Committee members pressed both sides on acreage, specific parcels, and whether negotiations were still ongoing, with DLNR later clarifying that some parcels remain under negotiation and that some proposed transfers have been narrowed or adjusted. Several specific ranches and parcels were discussed, including Batello, Diamond B, Delo, Nobriga, and Kapala Ranch. Witnesses described the operational importance of water systems, grazing areas, and access routes, and said that losing productive acreage would threaten business viability. Some members expressed concern that the proposal appeared to transfer productive land while leaving less useful land with ranchers, and urged the department to continue transparent negotiations and consider the practical impact on agriculture and conservation. A DLNR representative said some transfers were tied to other needs, such as transportation mitigation, and not to a broader effort to take more land. The Department of Agriculture later stated it supports the intent of the measure, but suggested its concerns would likely be addressed if the resolution were narrowed to the specific parcels at issue. The chair also announced that the related House bill on the same subject remains alive and will be heard by Water and Land on Thursday. After concluding SR 18, the committee moved on to SCR 51 and SR 33, which seek a working group to evaluate establishing and administratively placing an Office of Resilience and Recovery. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development indicated support for the concept, noting the office’s value in Maui wildfire recovery efforts.

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• 19.200> set I do have one request I didn’t put in our testimony: we would be asking for one temporary
• One position would be sufficient, not an appropriation, just a temporary position for the...
• sufficient not an appropriation<00:51:24.319> just<00:51:24.440> a<00:51:24.599> temporary
• <00:51:25.040> position appropriation just a temporary position appropriation just a temporary

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• THIS HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN DRIVING THE INCREASE IN STUDENTS EARNING INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS.
• ONE OF THE GRAPHS SHOWED THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS.
• WHEN WE LOOK AT THE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION PASSING RATES WE LOOK AT THE WELDING CERTIFICATES WERE AT
• 85 PERCENT PASSING RATE FOR OUR TECH CERTIFICATES AND 88 PERCENT FOR THE NCC ER CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATIONS
• LOOKING AT INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS I LOOKED AT THE CHART AND AS WE INCREASE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS IF

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Under current law, students are only allowed to receive a single reimbursement for certification exam
• expands this to all CTE-related certifications.
• And so we had a reimbursement for cybersecurity certification, but no other, correct?
• 1061 expands this to all CTE related certifications.
• And so we had, we had a reimbursement for cybersecurity certification, but no other, correct?

Summary: The Subcommittee on Academic and Career-Oriented Education met briefly and considered only House Bill 1061, laid out by Representative Bojani. The bill would expand reimbursement for career and technology education (CTE) certification exam costs for students, teachers, and school districts. For students, it removes the current limit of one reimbursement so they can be reimbursed for multiple certification exams if they pass. For teachers, it broadens reimbursement beyond cybersecurity certifications to all CTE-related certifications. It also allows school districts that pay exam-related costs, including application or processing fees, to seek reimbursement from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) through an application process. During questions, members clarified that reimbursement would not be available if an individual failed the certification exam. Representative Schoolcraft asked about how the subsidy amount is determined and how the program is funded; the bill author said the amount is unchanged from current law and said he would follow up on funding details. No one testified for or against the bill. Representative Bojani closed on the bill, and the subcommittee left HB 1061 pending without objection. With no further business, the meeting adjourned.

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• There's certainly nothing different or unique or hidden about the water quality certification program
• There's certainly nothing different or unique or hidden about the water quality certification program
• There's certainly nothing different or unique or hidden about the water quality certification program
• There's certainly nothing different or unique or hidden about the water quality certification program
• <00:10:28.240> program water CL certification program water CL certification program we<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So what we did today is we have made it for everything that gets a certificate.
• But it also allows that certificate that if— Now I have this certificate.
• This certificate process? Whoever wants to answer: Yes, sir.
• and then post-certification.
• So they roll out, they get their certificate. Then new company, Nucco, comes in.

Summary: The House Natural Resources Committee met on April 29, 2026, with a quorum present and took up several bills related to property rights, expropriation, renewable energy recycling, and local permitting. Representative Domangue first presented HCR 80 on private property rights, using it to highlight the 2025 landman code of conduct and the need for stronger guardrails in expropriation negotiations. She then deferred the resolution in order to allow Chairman Geymann to present HB 841, which was described as establishing a code of conduct for landmen and expropriation-related negotiations. The committee heard testimony and watched video examples from landowners describing intimidation, inadequate compensation offers, and the need for fair treatment. Amendments were adopted to broaden the bill to all certificate holders, prohibit threats about court costs and attorney fees, shorten response times, and add graduated fines and public posting for violations. HB 841 was reported favorably as amended, with no opposition cards recorded. The committee then considered HB 621 by Representative Coates, which would require recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure to the extent practical. After discussion with DEQ, the bill was amended to clarify that existing universal waste rules apply and to remove language that would have required the renewable facility owner to pay decommissioning costs in that section; the effective date was set for January 1, 2027. Testimony from renewable energy industry representatives supported the measure and explained that solar panels and related components can be recycled at high rates, with established markets for recovered materials. The committee adopted the amendments and reported HB 621 favorably. Next, Representative Jacob Landry presented HB 595, aimed at preventing local governments from unreasonably delaying or impeding energy projects through permit requirements, especially road permits affecting Haynesville Shale operations. After amendment, the bill required timely action on local road permits and deemed them approved if not acted on within 30 days. Supporters emphasized the economic importance of the Haynesville and the need for predictable permitting, while opponents argued the bill could further erode local authority, particularly regarding carbon capture and sequestration. The committee reported HB 595 favorably. Landry then presented HB 1191, creating a certificate of compliance process for oilfield and exploration and production sites to provide a cleaner path for cleanup, finality, and future investment. The bill drew technical and substantive amendments, including changes to definitions, confidentiality, and the role of DEQ; discussion continued over whether the bill should be deferred to allow more time to work through the remaining issues.

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• to suspend or even revoke a police officer's certification.
• You have to be certified by the Certification Board. So on page 2, Mr.
• , suspend, or revoke a police officer's certification.
• Certification can be reinstated; say somebody catches up, their certification gets reinstated.
• So the certification board can do any of that stuff.

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• 208 relative to certification 208 relative to certification requirement<01:55:31.760> for
• The certification lies, so, um, it kind of, the dust settled. There was no certification.
• paths to certification.
• <02:03:50.559> process certification process certification process um<02:03:52.599> there's
• country that require certification country that require certification Vermont<02:03:56.840> is

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, this bill strengthens and makes permanent the temporary authority that was given in 2025 to make
• <02:13:15.880> There<02:13:16.680> um temporary language.
• There um temporary language.
• I have reviewed the temporary rules of the House, and I've considered your advice.
• :16:52.120> of<03:16:52.200> the reviewed the temporary rules of the reviewed the temporary

Keywords: 1183, house

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• District of Columbia Council and approving the DC Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary
• and Franchise Tax Conformity and Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision<00:10:24.800> Temporary
• <00:10:25.200> Amendments<00:10:25.680> Act<00:10:25.920> of Revision Temporary
• Amendments Act of Revision Temporary Amendments Act of 2025.<00:10:27.600> All<00:10:27.760><
• Amendments Act of 2025, and Temporary Amendments Act of 2025, and providing<01:21:32.400> for

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Beyond that, you'll find employer-supported professional certifications, immigration assistance, and
• Employers often front the cost of training, certifications, onboarding, and even relocation.
• ,<00:18:41.679> onboarding,<00:18:42.320> and<00:18:42.559> even certifications,
• <00:25:01.200> that college degree, uh a certification that college degree, uh a certification
• somebody's training or certification. somebody's training or certification.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• They're trying to find temporary housing. They're figuring out how to rebuild their lives.
• They're<04:03:11.120> trying<04:03:11.279> to<04:03:11.439> find<04:03:11.760> temporary
• They're trying to find temporary They're trying to find temporary housing.<04:03:13.439> They're
• Secretary of State to revoke any United States passport issued to an individual on receipt of a certification

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• certification.
• certification.
• certification.
• certification.
• Until they achieve either certification, STEM certification or the National Board certification. >> Well

Bills: SB209, SB248, HB122, SB99, SB209, SB248, HB122, SB99

Keywords: sales tax exemption, Consumer Price Index, local government, clothing, school supplies, emergency preparedness, Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, APA, administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, contested case, state agency, regulatory power, individual liberty, statutory interpretation, rule interpretation, license revocation

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• The Temporary Committee on Rules reports recommending that the resolution filed by Representative Sabadosa

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House briefly convened, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and received a committee report from the Temporary Committee on Rules recommending adoption of a resolution filed by Representative Sabadosa honoring Barbara LaMontaine for her service to the Commonwealth. The House suspended the rules and adopted the resolution by voice vote. The chamber then recognized several visiting groups and achievements, including the Tri-County Cougars football team for winning the MIAA Small School State Vocational Super Bowl, the Westborough girls varsity volleyball team for its third consecutive Division II state championship, and the Wellesley High School girls swim team for its fifth Division II state swim and diving championship. Members of the House Asian Caucus also offered remarks recognizing Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. No substantive legislation was debated. The House took a brief recess, then adopted an order to adjourn and subsequently adjourned to meet Monday at 11:00 a.m. in an informal session.

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• Some certifications and credentials I've obtained from the program are my OSHA 10 and my Hot Work certification
• Some certifications and credentials I have earned through my program are CPR/AED and first aid certification
• care, as well as my EEC preschool/toddler teacher certification.
• Some of the certifications and credentials I obtained are my Red Cross Basic Life Support certification
• , my OSHA CareerSafe certification, and my Alzheimer's/dementia care training.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held an informational hearing at Quincy Public Schools focused on career and technical education (CTE). Committee members said the visit was intended to gather input for statewide CTE legislation, including efforts to expand awareness and access, improve middle school exposure, invest in equipment and facilities, and strengthen ties to workforce boards and labor pathways. Quincy officials described their CTE system as integrated with academics and highlighted support from district, city, and state partners. School leaders outlined Quincy’s CTE offerings, including 15 Chapter 74 programs at Quincy High School and four at North Quincy High School, with about 1,360 students enrolled. Presenters emphasized curriculum aligned to DESE frameworks, work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, safety training, business electives, dual enrollment and articulation with Quincy College, and grant funding such as Skills Capital and Perkins. They also discussed support liaisons for nontraditional careers and military pathways, advisory committees, and plans to seek Chapter 74 approval for an engineering program at North Quincy, along with new computer science and business offerings. Testimony from MassHire South Shore described workforce partnerships, YouthWorks, job fairs, resume workshops, and the Credit for Life Fair, while the assistant superintendent explained Quincy’s MyCAP planning grant and efforts to build a student-driven college and career readiness system. Three students testified about their pathways in welding, early education and care, and healthcare technology, describing hands-on learning, certifications, clinical or co-op experiences, and future plans for college and careers. Committee members praised Quincy as a model for combining CTE with general education, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn and unanimous adjournment.

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• Um, also there's language um to say that if people have a uh certification diving certification higher
• say that if people have a uh certific say that if people have a uh certific diving<00:04:34.759>
• diving certification higher than Open diving certification higher than Open Water<00:04:37.120> certification
• In the A2, you have to have a valid Open Water scuba diver certificate or a more advanced certificate
• I'm wondering, is that certification much higher than the Patty certification?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If you need a temporary use permit for anything, if you need a national trail system impact evaluation
• During the previous administration, the Department of the Interior issued an opinion that provided a temporary
• <02:18:09.920> that<02:18:10.319> provided<02:18:10.719> a<02:18:11.040> temporary
• <02:18:11.599> fix opinion that provided a temporary fix opinion that provided a temporary
• It was a temporary tool, but it never was meant to be a life or even a death sentence for livestock and

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• If there are any temporary technical glitches during your turn to testify, we may have to move on to
• If<00:01:07.360> there<00:01:07.520> are<00:01:07.600> any<00:01:07.840> temporary
• <00:01:08.240> technical If there are any temporary technical If there are any temporary technical

Bills: SB2040, SB2248, SB2530, SB2732, SB2871, SB2919, SB3076, SB3300, SB3301

Keywords: freedom of speech, elections, campaign finance, non-natural persons, regulated participation, constitutional amendment, financial disclosures, government transparency, public confidence, Senate confirmation, conflicts of interest, state ethics commission, campaign contributions, state contracts, transparency, conflict of interest, government ethics, pretrial release, bail reform, financial ability

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 2248 would expand financial disclosure requirements to certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. The State Ethics Commission supported the measure, saying disclosures should be filed before confirmation so the public and interested parties can review them in advance. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with 22 supporters, no opposition, and one comment. SB 2530 would broaden Hawaii’s campaign contribution ban for state and county contractors to include officers and immediate family members, and would extend the ban to certain grantees and their officers and family members, with specified contract thresholds. The Campaign Spending Commission said the bill is its own proposal and would align the thresholds with procurement guidelines. Testimony was entirely favorable, with 30 in support, no opposition, and two comments. Members asked about conforming amendments and how the existing prohibition on soliciting contributions applies; CSC said the calendar-day language clarifies current practice and that the solicitation ban already applies to contractors, with the bill extending the same standard to officers and immediate family members. SB 2732 would require courts to consider a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, including excluding public benefits from income calculations and clarifying the 40-hour affordability benchmark for those above 150% of the federal poverty level. The Office of the Public Defender, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, and the ACLU of Hawaii supported the bill, arguing that unaffordable bail creates wealth-based disparities, contributes to jail overcrowding, and can cause severe collateral consequences for people not yet convicted. There was one opposition testimony and 18 supporters. Committee discussion focused on when the 40-hour period should begin, how income would be verified, and whether misrepresentation could affect bail; the Public Defender said the measure should be read to start from initial appearance and that judges could address false statements through existing remedies. SB 2871 would prohibit discrimination based on perceived characteristics, association with someone who has or is perceived to have protected characteristics, and intersectional combinations of characteristics. The Department of Education supported the intent but asked for clear definitions, while the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission said the bill does not add new protected classes and simply codifies the Lamb v. University of Hawaii decision on intersectional discrimination. LGBTQ+, civil rights, ACLU, and other advocacy groups testified in support, with one opposition testimony and a total of 27 in support, two opposed, and one comment. The committee then heard SB 2919, which appropriates funds for one full-time public deputy public defender position. The Public Defender’s Office said the position would provide statewide legal support and a centralized resource on constitutional, appellate, and immigration-related issues; several advocacy groups supported the measure, and committee questions focused on how the new position would complement existing training and keep staff updated on changing law.