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• So, this would be a hand-up program program program um um um to<02:09:03.560><c> make</c><02:09:03.760
• </c> a program. a program.
• It's for $750,450 for a dual enrollment program, a pilot program for two years.
• </c> Program, and then for the purposes. Program, and then for the purposes.
• Appears on page 64, unit 1001, WIN Nursing and Loan and Grant Program.

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c> training and defensive tactics program. training and defensive tactics program.
• this affecting reward programs?
• </c> is this going to affect reward programs? is this going to affect reward programs?
• who is not an ER nurse, registered nurse who is not an ER nurse, an<00:40:54.280><c> individual</c><
• </c><00:54:34.400><c> And</c> nursing home investigations. And nursing home investigations.

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 957, house, all

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• Denise Mazerik, through her leadership in the Global Scholars Program at Y.
• </c> million for summer school programs million for summer school programs expanding<00:52:17.040><c>
• </c> including the new flag football program including the new flag football program additionally<00:
• </c><01:16:37.880><c> $15</c> education loan repayment program $15 education loan repayment program $15
• </c> taxes so we can favor doctors and nurses taxes so we can favor doctors and nurses getting<01:16:

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Today I would like to recognize CRNA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Day, and we have our CRNAs
• The University of Arizona has a graduate legislative fellows program, and with me is Jake Pacheco.
• appropriation for community college, 2433 medical supplement insurance, 2434 controlled substance program
• public schools, 2578 failure to secure weapon, 2579 appropriation free school, 2581 health insurance program
• child care assistance, 2649 unborn children's rights, 2650 rainwater harvesting, 2651 blue envelope program

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the journal. Members then introduced the Doctor of the Day, Dr. John Lynch, and recognized several guest groups in the gallery, including Arizona electric co-op representatives, March of Dimes participants, CRNAs, AEA retirees, a University of Arizona legislative fellow, and ACLU visitors. Attendance was recorded at 58 present, one absent, and one excused. The chamber handled routine floor business, including temporary committee replacements, referral of HB 2677 from Judiciary to Public Safety and Law Enforcement, and the first reading and referral of a large number of House bills and one concurrent resolution. The bill list covered a wide range of topics, including education, appropriations, housing, taxes, health care, public safety, energy, water, labor, elections, and several measures related to abortion, firearms, and tribal affairs. Second reading of bills was also announced for another extensive set of measures. During announcements, members promoted a blood drive, a Veterans Caucus coffee-and-donuts event and lunch with a Department of Defense speaker, and several committee meetings or cancellations. No substantive debate or votes on legislation occurred beyond the procedural motions and the final motion to adjourn. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

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• Today I would like to recognize CRNA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Day, and we have our CRNAs
• The University of Arizona has a graduate legislative fellows program, and with me is Jake Pacheco.
• biennial formulations, biennial review, HB 2440 authorized transported, 2405 DCS information, 248 nursing
• public schools, 2578 failure to secure weapon, 2579 appropriation free school, 2581 health insurance program
• child care assistance, 2649 unborn children's rights, 2650 rainwater harvesting, 2651 blue envelope program

Keywords: 1182, all

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• HB 3727 by Patterson relates to the grant program in which certain railroad grade separation projects
• HB 3799 by OR relating to the establishment of the Apprenticeship Training Program Sponsorship Fund,
• Nursing Advisory Committee of that council, refer to the Committee on Public Health.
• At medical educational programs for the Committee on Higher Education.
• HB 3849 by KAA is relating to program categories and the unified Transportation Program for the subcommittee

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• Some are doing it by program, and looking at, for example, if you're going to the nursing program and
• Some are doing it by program, and looking at, for example, if you're going to the nursing program and
• </c><01:14:31.920><c> by</c><01:14:32.320><c> program</c> doing it by program doing it by program and
• </c><01:14:36.560><c> program</c><01:14:37.199><c> and</c> going to go to the nursing program and going
• to go to the nursing program and there's<01:14:37.679><c> another</c><01:14:37.920><c> one</c><01:14

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with housekeeping announcements about clearing office file cabinets by May 22, arranging lockers in another building, and the building’s cold temperature. The chair also reviewed the calendar, noting the May 29 reporting deadline, the May 26 Memorial Day closure, and possible dates for subcommittee or committee-of-the-whole meetings. Representative Damon then apologized for his word choice in a prior vote, and the chair accepted the apology. The committee recessed briefly for caucus before returning to the docket. The first bill taken up was SB 98, extending donations to regional career and technical education center programs. Representative Peoples moved OTP, the motion was seconded, and members noted the bill would allow continued private donations to support the program. The committee voted unanimously to pass the bill and then agreed to place it on consent, with discussion noting a fiscal note but no objection to consent. The committee then considered SB 294, concerning lab fees for career and technical education courses. Representative Peoples moved ITL, but members debated whether the bill would create an unfunded mandate or instead simply require that lab fees be addressed in regional agreements. Supporters argued it would make costs transparent and prevent students from being surprised by fees, while opponents said it would shift costs onto sending districts and add to an already underfunded CTE tuition and transportation line. After discussion, the committee voted 10-8 to pass the bill, with Representative Peoples assigned the majority report and Representative Bricky the minority report. Finally, the committee turned to SB 195, which revises the composition and duties of the New Hampshire Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education. The chair initially asked questions about how CTE funding works for part-time students, then corrected that he was on the wrong bill before returning to SB 195. Representative Lad offered amendment 1938H and explained that it largely tracked current law while making changes to council membership, including the appointment process for business and trade representatives. Discussion focused on how the amendment and bill would alter council appointments and whether the current structure should remain, but the transcript cuts off before any final action on SB 195 is shown.

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• </c><00:10:28.079><c> here</c> program. Mr. here program.
• That amount to 95% of Mong in nurses.
• That's the fourth and final program.
• They can enroll in the program.
• ,</c><01:54:42.159><c> which</c> long-term care insurance program, which long-term care insurance program

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> from the program from the program and<03:36:09.279><c> it's</c><03:36:09.520><c> cruel.
• One in four nursing homes nursing homes.
• Medicare entitlement programs. And by Medicare entitlement programs.
• Social Security is not an entitlement program. Medicare is not an entitlement program. Mr.
• . program. program.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• adult basic education programs.
• Graduates of our nursing assistant program, for example, enter the workforce earning well over minimum
• </c><00:42:54.920><c> assistant</c><00:42:55.400><c> program</c><00:42:55.800><c> for</c> sweek nursing
• assistant program for sweek nursing assistant program for example<00:42:57.240><c> enter</c><00:42:57.559
• Many of them face challenges beyond the school day. programs these programs have allowed him programs

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• SB 772 Cabaldin infill infrastructure grant program to your bill.
• SB 520, Caballero, nurse midwife re-education program, do pass out on an A roll call.
• SB 4, Cervantes, Indigenous Justice Program, holding committee.
• SB 69, McNerney, DOJ AI program, held in committee.
• SB 69, McNerney, DOJ AI program, held in committee.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website. The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held. The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.

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• “Program.
• </c> to get into the program. to get into the program.
• </c> CTE program? CTE program?
• I asked the nurse how many. She school. I asked the nurse how many.
• If we give<03:58:45.199><c> the</c><03:58:45.359><c> nurses</c> give the nurses give the nurses food,

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 292, which would authorize a governor’s warrant to cover special education aid shortfalls from the education trust fund, and from the general fund if needed, so local school districts would not have to absorb prorated costs or raise local property taxes. Senator Lang said the bill was prompted by a prior $15 million special education funding shortfall caused by higher-than-expected catastrophic aid claims, including more qualifying students and the recent increase in the special education age limit to 22. He emphasized that the bill is intended to ensure the state meets its funding commitment and avoid shifting costs to towns. Members asked about how the bill interacts with House Bill 742 and House Bill 773, including whether the language should be merged or whether the state should fund 100% versus an 80% floor. Lang said he was open to improving the bill and to adding a study committee or performance audit on special education costs, but maintained that the state should not push costs to local taxpayers when it has available funds. The hearing on SB 292 was then closed, with no vote taken. The committee then opened Senate Bill 98, which would extend for five more years a tax credit program for donations to regional career and technical education centers. Senator Waters said the program has been successful in building partnerships between CTE centers and employers, especially through equipment donations that support training and apprenticeships. He cited examples including automotive, marine trades, and advanced manufacturing programs, and said the five-year extension would let lawmakers continue to review whether the incentive is working as intended. Several members questioned whether the credit is effectively a 100% subsidy and how the cap works. Waters and another member explained that the underlying program has an aggregate cap of $500,000 and that credits are prorated if requests exceed that amount; they also said the donations are primarily equipment, not cash. Some members raised concerns about whether businesses could also claim other tax deductions or credits, but the sponsor said the existing structure has been in place for years and has been revisited periodically. No vote was taken during the hearing excerpt provided.

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• We have a really great program.
• </c><00:17:44.480><c> that</c> that were thrown through programs that that were thrown through programs
• </c> program has gotten harder and harder. program has gotten harder and harder.
• ,</c> you know, like on the marijuana program, you know, like on the marijuana program, we<00:18:35.680
• </c> years ago a lot of money for new nurses years ago a lot of money for new nurses in<00:18:50.240>

Committee: Joint Public Health and Welfare

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 24 March, 2026; 11:15 AM, 925, all

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• are very, very complicated bills that have a lot of money that is spent and a lot of complicated programs
• We know that nurses received about, I think, somewhere between 750 and 950 nurses received notices that
• We know that nurses to state employees.
• We know that nurses received<00:04:09.360><c> about</c><00:04:09.760><c> I</c><00:04:10.000><c> think
• received notices that 750 and 950 nurses received notices that were<00:04:14.239><c> sent</c><00:04:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So I think as a, I think the way that the program is. those credits.
• trucks, cosmetology, you name it, nurse practitioners.
• trucks, cosmetology, you name it, nurse practitioners.
• At the Oakland campus, there's 1,200 students in undergrad and graduate programs.
• At the Oakland campus, there's 1,200 students in undergrad and graduate programs.

Summary: The joint Sunset Review Oversight Hearing focused on the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education (BPPE) and its reauthorization, with committee chairs and members emphasizing the Bureau’s role in protecting students, overseeing private postsecondary schools, and responding to a changing federal higher education landscape. BPPE and the Department of Consumer Affairs reported that the Bureau has modernized data systems, improved enforcement, increased citations and inspections, reduced pending complaints, and is now meeting its statutory inspection mandate. They also said the Bureau faces a structural budget deficit and has reduced costs through staffing cuts, streamlined inspections, and shifting some student-relief functions to the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF).

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• And one of the programs that we offer at SA Youth is the YAS Center.
• Our SOAR program, which stands for See Our Achievements Rise, allows students to earn an accredited high
• Which allowed her to attend a program for Ready to Work, which is a large initiative in San Antonio.
• And through that program, and with the help of SA Youth, she was able to get into a phlebotomy course
• So the purpose of this bill is just to iron out those misconceptions that physicians and nurses might

Bills: SB801 , SB1200 , SB1410 , SB1717 , SB1862 , SB1863 , SB2216 , SB2681 , SB506 , SB2626 , SJR63

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on several bills, with most measures left pending after public testimony closed. SB 801, by Sen. Menéndez, would require DSHS and local clerks to issue birth certificates at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. The author and Maria Benavides of SA Youth said the fee and mailing requirements are major barriers to obtaining ID, housing, and work, and Benavides described clients who were able to secure housing and employment after getting birth records and IDs through her program. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard a set of bills related to the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America naming issue: SB 1410 would require state agencies to use “Gulf of Mexico” in official documents, SB 1717 would conform state law to the federal renaming to “Gulf of America,” and SJR 63 would amend the Texas Constitution to match that change. Support testimony for the latter two emphasized alignment with federal action and the use of different geographic names by different countries. All three measures were left pending. Members then heard SB 1200, which would require plaintiffs suing defense contractors to disclose in discovery whether they are receiving litigation funding from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, or Cuba. The author and Texans for Lawsuit Reform said the bill targets third-party litigation funding and foreign influence on lawsuits, especially those affecting defense contractors; the committee substitute narrowed the definition of defense contractor and expanded applicability to actions involving defense contractors’ activities. SB 2626, which requires continuing medical education on pregnancy-related emergencies for OB-GYN physicians and nurses, drew support from witnesses who said it would reduce confusion about Texas abortion law and improve care in emergencies. SB 506, SB 2681, SB 1862, SB 1863, and SB 2216 all focused on elections, including ballot language standards, voter registration challenges, interstate voter-roll cleanup, procedural audits, and election equipment security; testimony split between supporters who said the bills improve transparency and integrity and opponents who warned of vague standards, added costs, and possible voter disenfranchisement. Each of those bills was left pending after testimony.

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• Uh, what they have added to is, uh, uh, updating the Nurse Practitioner Act.
• I, uh, signed on to this Nurse Practice Act changes.
• I think it's actually detrimental to the bill and to the nursing Act, and so I'll just briefly go through
• SB 122 as amended, expands the prescription drug donation program, and it permits greater participation
• Donated into this program and redistributed and I'm confident that that would benefit everyone involved

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• , such as SB 54 and the used oil recycling program; ensuring that the program covers collection; and
• We want these programs to work. But respectfully, retailers are already under 14 programs.
• Association California, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, California Nurses for Environmental
• These program deficiencies require several statutory fixes to ensure the program meets environmental
• ultimate goals of the program.

Summary: The committee heard AB 1795, which would create statewide standards for testing, inspection, remediation, and insurance handling of wildfire smoke damage in homes. The author and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said the bill is needed because survivors face inconsistent claims practices and no enforceable standards for determining when homes are safe. Supporters included the City of Los Angeles and a wildfire survivor who described health problems and disputed remediation results; opponents from the insurance industry said the bill could create broad new exposure and worsen affordability, though they continued to negotiate amendments. The committee recommended the bill do pass with urgency, and it passed on a 4-0 vote, with the roll held open for additional votes. The committee also heard AB 1612, which would create a centralized process for law enforcement to transfer seized controlled substances such as fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin to the Department of Justice for disposal after the state’s last in-state incineration facility closed. The author said the bill would address unsafe storage and inconsistent disposal pathways. There was no opposition in the room, and the committee sent the bill to the Assembly Public Safety Committee on a do pass vote. AB 2322 would standardize the definition of commercial, industrial, or institutional sites for municipal stormwater permits by tying it to assessor land-use codes and excluding residential parcels. Supporters said the bill would reduce patchwork enforcement and improve consistency, while stormwater and city representatives asked to keep working on regional flexibility concerns. The committee approved the bill 4-1 and sent it to Appropriations. The committee then heard AB 2245, a producer responsibility bill for vehicle lubricant products and their containers, intended to expand collection and recycling using existing household hazardous waste and used oil infrastructure. Supporters said it would reduce landfill disposal and align with existing EPR frameworks, while retailers and industry groups raised concerns about overlapping obligations, unclear definitions, and compliance costs. The author said negotiations would continue, and the committee sent the bill to Natural Resources on a do pass vote. The committee also heard AB 1603, which would phase out PFAS-containing pesticides over time and require disclosure and permitting for their use. Supporters argued PFAS pesticides contaminate food and water and pose health risks; agricultural and chemical industry opponents said the bill could remove many products from the market and lead to harmful substitutions. The chair expressed support for reducing PFAS but raised concerns about replacement chemicals, and the bill was sent to Appropriations on a do pass vote. Finally, AB 2034 was introduced to increase transparency around food additives and GRAS ingredients by creating a state database of chemicals that bypass FDA premarket review; supporters said it would close a federal loophole, while consumer brands opposed a duplicative state system and warned of costs and confusion.

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• Preston-Sindler of the UCF Women and Gender Studies Program. Great program, despite debate here.
• , or our Medicaid program, especially our Medicaid program, I was a better legislator regardless of whether
• , or our Medicaid program, especially our Medicaid program, I was a better legislator regardless of whether
• limiting these, I'll call them opportunity programs, the more that we're limiting these opportunity programs
• programs.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum and journal business before taking up the special order calendar. Several bills were explained and moved through amendment and final passage, including CS/SB 590 on the statute of limitations for mandatory reporters’ child-abuse reporting violations, which was clarified on the floor to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. CS/SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder was amended to align with the House version and passed 111-0. The chamber also recognized Spina Bifida Week and guests in the gallery before considering additional measures. Members then passed CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA), described as preserving the program’s actuarial soundness, by a 112-0 vote; CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund, expanded to support broader health science education programs and non-health-care partner contributions, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care facility standards by 111-0; CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences, including transfer-of-ownership and MAT-related provisions, by 168-0; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, allowing limited coach support for student welfare with parental consent and other guardrails, by 112-0; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, limiting use of ADS-B data for airport billing, by 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services, modernizing licensure and exclusivity rules, by 111-0. The House also took up CS/SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related restrictions. The sponsor argued the bill would prohibit counties and municipalities from official DEI actions and related funding while preserving numerous exceptions for holidays, observances, public safety, and other activities. Members asked extensive questions about how the bill would affect local programs, events, and offices, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition by removing two prongs; debate centered on vagueness, enforcement, and local-government impacts. The transcript cuts off during consideration of that amendment, so no final action on the bill is shown. The session also included lengthy farewell remarks from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf, reflecting on their service, staff, constituents, and policy priorities.

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• programs for refugees and also food assistance programs within your administration.
• I think it's a great program.
• to expand the program.
• to expand the program.
• He's finishing up his fourth year of his nursing program.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Finance held an informational briefing with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations on its budget, staffing, and operations. The director reviewed department leadership and reported on recruitment and retention efforts, including a 14% vacancy rate, a 10.5% workforce increase from filling 189 positions, and the Hela Imua internship program, which has placed 516 interns since inception and led to 62 permanent hires. The department also described modernization efforts, including the UI Huakai project and the Disability Compensation Division’s electronic case management system, and said the unemployment compensation trust fund exceeded $71.5 million, triggering Schedule C for calendar year 2025. The department’s main budget requests included $2.9 million for fiscal year 2026 to support maintenance and operations of the electronic case management system, plus restoration of two enforcement specialist positions. Officials said those positions are needed to address a decline in investigators from 11 to six since 2009, improve compliance, and handle Hawaii Compliance Express certificate work. Additional requests included two human resources specialists to address recruitment backlogs, two labor enforcement specialists to reduce a backlog of Chapter 104 prevailing wage and wage cases, and two positions for the Office of Community Services to expand immigrant services and access centers. The department also discussed federal funding for unemployment insurance and workforce programs, including National Dislocated Worker Grants and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds, and said some funding is received in increments and may require extensions. Members asked about Kauai inspection coverage, federal funding uncertainty, the size of the special unemployment insurance fund, and whether the department could ramp up staffing during a future crisis. Officials said Kauai is currently served by inspectors from Honolulu and there are no plans to open a permanent island position because of staffing constraints. They said the department is meeting federal guidelines and is not in jeopardy, and that the special unemployment insurance fund has about $10 million, with current UI operations funded at a little over $15 million, meaning the fund may need to cover roughly $5 million if federal support declines. The director said the department would use the special fund to supplement shortfalls, but noted that federal funding cuts and the loss of ARPA support have already affected operations.