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• Examiners, and Department of Regulatory Affairs' report of Physician Assistants, Department of Economic Security
• holders to validate licenses before anybody steps in a pharmacy, and a pharmacy is supposed to be secure
• key information from our performance audit and sunset review of the Arizona Department of Economic Security
• key information from our performance audit and sunset review of the arizona department of economic security
• guess I should introduce myself for the record, Michael Weissart, Director, Department of Economic Security

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The committee conducted sunset reviews for the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Nursing, the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners, and the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants. The Auditor General’s reports praised each board for timely licensing in some areas but identified recurring problems with complaint investigations, public safety oversight, fee analysis, records/documentation, and internal controls. For Pharmacy, the main concerns were weak enforcement of controlled substances prescription monitoring program (CSPMP) requirements and slow complaint resolution; the board said it had implemented some recommendations, was pursuing a new database vendor, and supported legislation to strengthen CSPMP enforcement. For Nursing, the audit found a large and growing backlog of complaints and repeated delays in resolving cases; the executive director said the board was under-resourced and requested 28 additional investigative positions, while nursing stakeholders supported process reforms and cited a bill to improve timelines and fairness. For Occupational Therapy, the audit focused on missing or poorly documented fingerprint clearance card checks, delayed action on a serious criminal-charge disclosure, and other compliance issues; the board said it had accepted and was implementing all recommendations, including new procedures and rulemaking. For Physician Assistants, the audit found weak oversight by the executive director, extensive delays in complaint handling, and an incentive-pay system that did not align with key performance goals; the board said it had already made structural changes, was improving tracking and IT systems, and planned to continue implementing recommendations. After discussion and testimony from board officials, public members, and nursing stakeholders, the committee voted to continue the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy for six years until July 1, 2032, the State Board of Nursing for four years until July 1, 2031, the Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for four years until July 1, 2030, and the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants for a continued term with statutory changes (the transcript includes the board review and related discussion, but the final motion text for the physician assistants board is not fully captured in the excerpt). The votes on the first three continuations were approved by roll call, with members generally supporting continuation while expressing concern about complaint backlogs and the need for reforms.

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• Page 95 is—just real quick on that, on 93, on the security, is there any follow-up?
• The security? Is there any follow-up? Are we going to see anything in FY27 on this?
• So this is to help security with the unmanned aircraft at the World Cup.
• You know, we do have some money in the existing budget for state security, for deploying the Highway
• That's right. ...existing budget for state security for deploying the Highway Patrol.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• objectionable to the House in particular, but that the balance of the language around safety and security
• But the balance of the language around safety and security was modernizing and reordering, if you will
• :32:17.440> and uh in many avenues uh the safety and uh in many avenues uh the safety and security
• I thought it security of our workplace.
• 39, it clarifies that non-medical emergencies should be reported to the State Patrol and Capitol Security

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're doing some security camera research to figure out how we can provide better security in other schools
• We're doing some security camera research to figure out how we can provide better security in other schools
• We're doing some security camera research to figure out how we can provide better security in other schools
• We're doing some security camera research to figure out how we can provide better security in other schools
• Does this also include threats to data privacy, like online network security?

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 627, which concerns Department of Education school safety funding and staffing. DOE said the bill would restore two positions and related funding that had been removed from the governor’s budget: a targeted violence prevention and threat assessment program manager and a security technology manager. DOE described ongoing work on school vulnerability assessments, fire suppression measures, security camera research, panic buttons, and active shooter prevention training. Testifiers from DOE, the Department of Law Enforcement, fire services, HSTA, and an individual witness all supported the bill, with the individual citing a past school shooting experience as a reason to increase school resource officers and safety measures. Members asked about the positions’ duties, how the request differed from existing security funding, and the status of active shooter training; DOE said it would provide more information on training statistics. The committee then took up HB 249, relating to Executive Office on Early Learning family child interaction learning programs. The Early Learning Board, EOEL, Commit to Kids, Early Childhood Action Strategies, Partners in Development Foundation, and others testified in support. EOEL said it currently spends about $800,000 annually on FCI program contracts and supports expanding state funding for FCIL programs, including infant and early childhood mental health, if the appropriation covers the broader scope. Testifiers emphasized that FCIL programs are trauma-informed, evidence-based, and help families and children, with one provider sharing a long-term example of a parent and child benefiting from the program. Members asked how many programs are supported, whether FCIL exists on all islands, and whether the request was in the governor’s budget; EOEL said the expansion was requested by the office but not included in the governor’s budget. HB 429, concerning pre-K expansion, drew broad support from the Lieutenant Governor, EOEL, HSTA, and community groups. Supporters said the Ready Keiki initiative has already opened more than 50 classrooms and would add another 50 over the next two years, including Hawaiian immersion classrooms. EOEL said it currently administers 72 public pre-K classrooms across 74 campuses and that the bill’s funding was included in the governor’s budget request. Testimony stressed kindergarten readiness, affordability for working families, equity across islands, and inclusion classrooms. Members asked about national quality benchmarks, with EOEL stating Hawaii meets 10 of 10 benchmarks and that only five states had done so at the time referenced. The Lieutenant Governor also described construction and delivery efforts, including refurbishing existing classrooms, modular options, possible use of state buildings, and even collaboration with libraries to expand child care access. Finally, the committee heard HB 439 on J-1 teacher licensure. DOE supported the bill, while the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board opposed it, arguing licensure standards are not place-based and should remain rigorous and uniform for all educators. The Attorney General’s office offered technical comments, including replacing “educators” with “teacher” and clarifying the bill’s language on issuance and renewal conditions. Several organizations and individuals testified in support, including school, cultural, business, and educator groups. One witness, a teacher from the Philippines, said J-1 educators are highly qualified and described the rigor of teacher preparation in the Philippines. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• We also have Representative Duran's bill to add clinic security guards to the fourth-degree assault statute
• We also have Representative Duran's bill to add clinic security guards to the fourth-degree assault statute
• <00:43:03.760> and basically include hospital security and basically include hospital security
• worker in my district at M security worker in my district at M Health<00:43:17.119> Fairview<
• Government is instituted for the security, benefit, and protection of the people.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 1082, a public safety finance bill extending the time to use certain appropriations, was taken up on the House floor and described by the author as a package of funding and policy changes. The bill’s major components included $12 million for victim services such as domestic violence shelters, sexual assault advocates, child abuse programs, and general crime victim services; creation of a domestic violence task force; additional funding for Philando Castile training; increased penalties and other criminal law changes; a process for decommissioning law enforcement vehicles; a task force on uniform IDs for first responders; a non-fatal shooting clearance grant program; corrections employment program changes; and line-of-duty death benefit updates for first responders. Members speaking in support emphasized the need to stabilize victim services, improve responses to domestic violence, and address public safety gaps identified after recent events. The House adopted Amendment A21, which requires the Department of Public Safety to convene a task force to study transitioning the ARMOR emergency communications system to a statewide funded model. Supporters said the system needs major upgrades and that the task force could examine funding options, including ideas previously discussed for a modest cell phone fee. The House then adopted Amendment A18, as amended by technical Amendment A22, to add protections for police and other public safety officers against doxxing and release of certain personal information, modeled in part on protections previously enacted for judges. Debate on A18 focused on whether the bill should protect only law enforcement or be part of a broader approach to data privacy; supporters argued officers and their families face real threats, while some members said the issue should be addressed more broadly. The amendment passed on a roll call vote, 119-11. During third reading discussion, members highlighted the first-responder provisions, especially the task force on standard IDs and the line-of-duty death changes. Supporters said the ID task force was prompted by the June 14 events and could help quickly verify responders and improve coordination at large incidents. The line-of-duty death update was described as expanding eligibility for part-time and paid-on-call firefighters and including occupational illnesses, especially job-related cancer, in response to long-standing concerns from firefighters and their families. No final vote on the bill itself was shown in the transcript excerpt, but the bill advanced after the amendments were adopted.

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• So what we do is we try to make that just another day of school, okay, with the proper securities that
• That's normal test security if you're just taking a unit exam, right?
• They're not high-pressure; they're not secured the way there is... ...with STAR.
• prosecutions, securing convictions, excuse me.
• Members, we can secure election integrity without sacrificing constitutional balance.

Bills: HB8, HB12, SB 3, HJR1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14, HB 8, HB 12, SB 3, HJR 1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• Representative Bhojani: ...security on the testing days?
• Chairman Buckley: ...security that is required.
• That's normal test security if you're just taking a unit exam, right? But...
• You mentioned a word earlier, you said security.
• Members, we can secure election integrity without sacrificing constitutional balance.

Bills: HB8, HB12, SB 3, HJR1, SB 11, SB 16, SB 14

Keywords: HB 8, Texas public school accountability, school accountability, public school transparency, STAAR, state assessments, instructionally supportive assessment program, Student Success Tool, Texas Education Agency, TEA, accountability ratings, A-F ratings, through-year assessment, benchmark testing, norm-referenced assessment, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plan, school district performance, campus turnaround

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• And last, the Corporate Transparency Act, a law enforcement and national security measure supported by
• They are hell-bent on cutting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, either to pay for those giant
• I hope more and more people across the country do well and are able to secure wealth, but constituents
• This public health crisis threatens our national security.
• Believe it or not, the health care is now a national security portfolio.

Keywords: Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing

Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.

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• Who commit heinous crimes and believe that our borders need to be secure.
• We have a president committed to securing our borders.
• Securing the border is personal. Fighting the fentanyl crisis is personal.
• Let's ask Policy and Homeland Security for President Trump.
• I've gotten to watch it and play it back because we have security cameras.

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• Sergeant-at-arms appears to have secured the chamber doors. Almost.
• <01:00:04.960> personnel, schools, school security personnel, schools, school security personnel
• public schools, school security public schools, school security personnel,<01:00:18.720> immigration
• 26.400> from<01:00:26.640> being school security personnel from being school security personnel
• You allowed to take a security deposit from them?

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with 38 members present and a quorum, then began with an invocation and several ceremonial introductions. The chamber recognized pioneering women of the Maryland State Police for Women’s History Month, including the original six female graduates and other firsts in the department, and also introduced the day’s doctor and a student intern. The Senate agreed to journalize the remarks honoring the Maryland State Police guests. The body then took up several Finance Committee bills, adopting committee amendments and favorable reports without objection on Senate Bills 385, 387, 389, 753, 469, and 608, each of which was ordered printed for third reading. SB 385 concerns immunization, screening, and preventive-service recommendations and pharmacist administration; SB 387 restricts predatory pricing and use of personal data by food retailers and delivery services; SB 389 makes transit-oriented development changes; SB 753 addresses financial exploitation protections for seniors and vulnerable adults; SB 469 authorizes a Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund affordability program; and SB 608 requires coverage for pharmacogenomic testing. Senate Bill 626, dealing with birth certificate sex designation changes and related identification documents, was briefly set aside at the request of a senator seeking possible amendments, with the presiding officer agreeing to hold it until the next session. Senate Bill 739, a climate change, homeowners insurance, and emergency management study bill, was also introduced with one amendment and sparked debate over its scope and funding, including discussion of a $150,000 Strategic Energy Investment Fund allocation and whether the study would examine the General Assembly’s own climate policies. The transcript ends during that discussion, before any final action on SB 739.

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• gift card and record the gift card number and security PIN number.
• pads used to reattach the security pads used to reattach the security strips. strips. strips.
• or border laws that the uh security or border laws that the nation<00:58:01.000> has?
• safety and security. safety and security.
• Security deposit withheld is two times the security deposit that's being withheld.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• for your cooperation in maintaining decorum and civility throughout this hearing for the safety, security
• <01:33:19.920> guards estimated number of security guards estimated number of security guards
• disclosures must include the digital security presence such as drones and security cameras and contain
• <01:35:10.560> disclosures as well is that the security disclosures as well is that the security
• must include the dig digital security must include the dig digital security president<01:35:14.159

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Sergeant-at-Arms, will you please secure the chamber doors. Members, please take your seats.
• It operates, and this is key, without a central authority, making it highly secure and transparent.
• Bitcoin is the one people authority, making it highly secure and authority, making it highly secure and
• government or banks, it enables secure government or banks, it enables secure peer-to-peer<00:48
• It also requires the status of notification of a specified security feature has been compromised.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened on March 10, 2026, established a quorum, and began with an invocation by Reverend Damien Flowers, which was journalized without objection. The chamber then recognized several guests and honorees, including Dr. Courtney Glickman for being named 2025 Play Therapist of the Year, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Dr. Sonja B. Santelises for her leadership of Baltimore City Public Schools, students shadowing legislators, Navy Alliance representatives, the Maryland Alliance for Advocacy for Sickle Cell, and Ms. Kimberly Body for her lupus advocacy. The Senate also journalized prior remarks about the 6888 regiment. The Finance Committee report then moved several bills forward. Senate Bill 348 would allow hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to contact, rather than only call, patients after high-risk pregnancies; its amendments were adopted and the bill was ordered to third reading. Senate Bill 390 on Wicomico County liquor licenses was laid over under the rule. Senate Bill 492, addressing massage therapy advertising and prohibiting misleading sexual-service advertising, was amended and sent to third reading. Senate Bill 562, concerning pharmacist-prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 773 would let pharmacists order certain vaccines, including intranasal flu vaccines, for self-administration and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 53, on Maryland Port Administration land acquisition notice in Anne Arundel County, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 428 would bar cost-sharing for collaborative care model services under Medicaid and private coverage and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 473 would require human trafficking awareness training for for-hire and transportation network drivers; its amendments were adopted and it was sent to third reading. Senate Bill 585 would shift administration of the human relevant research fund from Health to Agriculture and was advanced. Senate Bill 606, the Easy Pass Commuter Fairness and Transparency Act, would require an MDTA report on commuter plans and unused trips; its amendment was moved as the transcript ended. During debate on Senate Bill 917, which would expand the definition of audiology practice to include certain screenings and non-radiographic imaging, a senator questioned whether the bill would make Maryland the only state restricting a health occupation from performing Medicare-required screenings. The floor leader said the committee had heard that claim in testimony but had not verified it, and the senator moved to special order the bill for amendment, which was granted without objection. Most other bills were reported favorably, with committee amendments adopted without objection and several bills ordered printed for third reading.

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• , security, security, they<02:16:06.719> decided<02:16:07.199> not<02:16:07.440> to.
• We are not tackling school security.
• We are not tackling school security. We are not tackling school security.
• > respect<02:27:30.080> the Let's secure our schools, respect the Let's secure our schools
• locked container safe or other secure locked container safe or other secure device device device

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and a half million jobs, and secures and a half million jobs, and secures America's<00:25:39.120
• Food security is national security. Economic security is public safety.
• We also discussed the national security.
• A system is a national security issue.
• The inability national security issue.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• In a few moments, we will go into recess so that State Patrol can perform a security sweep in the chamber
• patrol can go into recess so that state patrol can perform<00:21:42.240> a<00:21:42.559> security
• 43.840> in<00:21:44.080> the<00:21:44.320> of<00:21:44.480> the perform a security
• sweep in the of the perform a security sweep in the of the chamber<00:21:44.880> and<00:21:45.120

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with the pledge of allegiance led by Minority Leader Caldwell, followed by a performance of the national anthem by Kristen Cand, a guest of Assistant Minority Leader Winter. The clerk then called the roll and a quorum was established, with several members noted as excused. Representative Slaugh, a new legislator, briefly joked about being put on the spot before moving approval of the journal from the previous day; the motion was adopted. The Speaker announced that the chamber would soon host a joint session to hear a message from Governor Polis under Senate Joint Resolution 2. A committee to escort the governor was named as Representatives Martinez, Smith, and Bottoms. The Majority Leader then instructed members to wear orange lanyards provided by State Patrol as an additional form of identification for the joint session, and explained that the House would recess for a security sweep of the chamber and gallery. The House agreed to stand in recess until after the joint session, with members asked to return by 10:45 a.m. wearing the lanyards. No legislation was debated or voted on beyond approval of the journal and the recess motion.

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• It's voter suppression disguised as security. The right to vote is guaranteed.
• More election security? No. More red tape and more bureaucracy is what we're getting.
• Texas already has some strong systems in place to verify voter eligibility and maintain secure voter
• register to vote and they already provide their ID number or the last four digits of their Social Security

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• . >> Senator Brodeur: IN TODAY'S INCREASINGLY CHARGE POLITICAL CLIMATE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR
• UNDERSTANDING WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE IMPORTANT FOR A FEW DAYS AS I COULD NOT GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT A TON OF SECURITY
• TECHNOLOGY STAFF AUGMENTATION VENDORS AND CURRENTLY PROCURING NEW INNOVATIVE IT SERVICES SUCH AS DIGITAL SECURITY
• SOLUTIONS, AND CURRENTLY PROCURING NEW INNOVATIVE IT SERVICES SUCH AS DIGITAL SECURITY SOLUTIONS, AND

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It includes four uh security scale.
• So we would continue to be food secure.
• They want to know that are food secure.
• We don't that gives us is food security.
• I now have secure housing, food, and medical.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That was the potential impact if they weren't able to secure the insurance.
• It has helped us to look at minimizing the secured numbers of the kids in there.
• and was able to obtain social security and was able to obtain social security numbers<02:58:00.000
• security or PII or social security security or PII or social security numbers<02:58:35.439> in
• HR, construction, safety, security, what ...

Keywords: 912, senate, all