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• I think what we had hoped to accomplish was, uh, that real-time validation.
• <00:28:20.480> but<00:28:20.640> there's<00:28:20.840> no<00:28:21.080> validation
• attestation but there's no validation attestation but there's no validation what<00:28:21.799>
• <00:30:37.159> if<00:30:37.279> we<00:30:37.399> could<00:30:37.559> validate
• <00:30:37.960> I gold standard if we could validate I gold standard if we could validate I

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Bills: SR28, SB201, SB1379, SB1525, SB1966, SB2112, SB2170, HB2749, HB3262, HB3265, HB3673, HB3781, HB3040, HB3076, HB3369, HB3982, HB3462, HB3465, HB3521, HB3796, HB3800, HB4095, HB4298, HB4316, HB4338, HB4408, HB4454

Keywords: minimum salary, education funding, teacher compensation, Oklahoma education, salary schedule, human trafficking, victims, prevention, support services, Attorney General, pilot program, grant funding, SB1525, tourism, recreation, conference, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission, special agency account, private partnerships

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• The best way, the fastest way, the most efficient way to lower energy costs, to lower utility bill costs
• The best way, the fastest way, the most efficient way to lower energy costs, to lower utility bill costs
• The best way, the fastest way, the most efficient way to lower energy costs, to lower utility bill costs
• <02:01:13.800> bills dollars but by our utility bills dollars but by our utility bills Bonville
• sought to utilize sought to utilize just<03:46:46.880> absolutely just absolutely just absolutely

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We utilized the tuition reserve. And your tuition reserve is depleted? No.
• I think this is a very valid point.
• Maybe to even just take one example to walk through how the university utilizes R&M funding.
• Maybe to even just take one example to walk through how the university utilizes R&M funding.
• <01:27:09.360> Rim we as one example we'll utilize Rim we as one example we'll utilize Rim

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The hearing covered Senate Bill 426, which would create an early learning apprenticeship grant program. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive from the City and County of Honolulu, the Department of Human Services, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the University of Hawaiʻi College of Education, the Attorney General’s office, the Early Childhood Action Strategy, Hawaii Children’s Action Network, the University of Hawaiʻi’s early childhood educator project, and a Zoom testifier who described the importance of investing in high-quality early childhood education. Committee discussion focused on the program’s estimated cost, with figures of about $14.5 million in 2025-26 and $15 million in 2026-27, and on whether the program would require ongoing base-budget funding. The committee recommended technical, non-substantive amendments, including a statewide-concern amendment and a deferred effective date, and both committees adopted the recommendation by vote. The committees then heard Senate Bill 1622, which would appropriate funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaiʻi to support statewide artificial intelligence initiatives. University representatives described the proposal as the product of campus-wide input and outlined five pillars: governance and policy, outreach and engagement, research and development, workforce development, and AI tools for key sectors such as health care, creative industries, manufacturing, data science, astronomy, and climate change. Members questioned staffing distribution, tuition, enrollment timing, housing, campus placement, and whether positions would be permanent or temporary; the university said it planned about 10 positions across campuses, would start with internal resources, and would house the effort under the Vice President for Research and Innovation initially. The committees recommended an SD1 with the appropriation amounts blanked out, a July 31, 2050 effective date, and committee-report language on housing and West Oʻahu, and the higher education and labor/technology committees adopted the amended recommendation. Finally, the Higher Education Committee took up Senate Bill 1488, a housekeeping measure to consolidate existing University of Hawaiʻi conference center statutes into a single revolving fund structure, and Senate Bill 636, which would fund retention and internship coordinator positions and broader enrollment management efforts at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. SB 1488 drew university support and no opposition. SB 636 prompted substantial questioning about Hilo’s declining enrollment, current retention rate of 72.8 percent, and the scope of the request, which includes not only two named positions but also about $432,000 for enrollment management initiatives such as data analysis, IT support, and other student services. Hilo said it is targeting 3 to 5 percent annual enrollment growth and that the positions would support recruitment, retention, internships, and data-driven enrollment strategy. The committee pressed for a clearer broader plan, but the discussion in the transcript ended before a final vote on SB 636 was shown.

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• c> Um, and if counsel, my question would be: are you aware of any other place in statute where we utilize
• By designating January as Snow Professionals Appreciation Month, this bill validates the professional
• By designating January as Snow Professionals Appreciation Month, this bill validates the professional
• Article 5 simply goes through some of the requirements for teachers to utilize that compact.
• the requirements for teachers to utilize the requirements for teachers to utilize that<01:22:20.880

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• them to do additional research to find reproducible studies that have been already completed to validate
• And if I know that teachers will be assisted and students benefit from utilizing these methods and techniques
• <03:23:38.399> with<03:23:38.560> the<03:23:38.680> Public<03:23:38.960> Utilities
• deregulation with the Public Utilities deregulation with the Public Utilities Commission<03:23:39.880
• All opinions are equally valid; therefore, the proper course of action is to take no action.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I don't see any valid reason for the need of law enforcement in a construction zone.
• I'm also the president of the Associated General Contractors of Texas Highway Heavy Utilities and Industrial
• I'm also the president of the Associated General Contractors of Texas Highway Heavy Utilities and Industrial
• So we utilize those services. That means we pay the service. The service pays the officers.
• then we have enforceability as contractors to all the agencies that are representing, and we can utilize

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• into classrooms for teachers and students to also pay for the ever-increasing cost of insurance and utilities
• money that generates, I would say, a tremendous amount of management fees for the board. ...then utilizes
• We also value our local banks, and we do utilize a local depository for our funds as well because I think
• I don't know the validity of it. I can't cite where I read it. But also during the ESA debate.
• in which TASB has exclusive... access to school board trustees that no other group has, and it's utilizing

Bills: SB 13, SB 27, SB 57, HB1325, HB1655, HB3312, HB5526, SB13, SB57, SB207, HB441, HB591, HB5019, SB27, SB843

Keywords: lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556

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• Now, you have to schedule a meeting though with whoever is currently utilizing the property.
• So, but yeah, So, you know, the property and it's no longer being utilized for the charitable purpose
• Now, you have to schedule a meeting though with whoever is currently utilizing the property.
• Now, you have to schedule a meeting though with whoever is currently utilizing the property.
• The state should not dictate how local budget funds are utilized.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• In the three heavy industries: mining, construction, and utilities.
• And ultimately, you know, that will show up in electric utility rates.
• And ultimately, you know, that will show up in electric utility rates.
• And ultimately, you know, that will show up in electric utility rates.
• And ultimately, you know, that will show up in electric utility rates.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Um, I also think the prior speaker made a great point about private utilities and septic.
• ><00:41:40.079> a Um, and I also think the prior speaker made a great point about private utilities
• <00:43:43.920> and<00:43:44.079> and about private uh utilities and and about private
• uh utilities and and septic.
• It would also limit the amount of land that can be utilized for future housing development.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on HB 1065, a housing bill that would clarify when multifamily and mixed-use housing may be allowed on commercially zoned land, define infrastructure standards, and preserve municipal discretion over where such development can occur. Prime sponsor Representative David Priest said the bill is intended to help address the housing shortage by using already developed commercial areas without overriding local planning. The New Hampshire Municipal Association, through Brody Dees, said it supports the bill and views it as a priority, but noted it is still discussing related language with stakeholders and wants clearer definitions for multifamily development, infrastructure, and adaptive reuse while preserving local control over commercial land use. Testimony was mixed. Ivy Van, a certified planner, opposed the bill because she said the infrastructure language is too restrictive and could exclude properties served by private utilities or septic systems. Chris Freeman, a housing provider, was generally supportive but recommended technical changes, arguing the infrastructure definition may be too broad and that the adaptive reuse language could unintentionally block useful building modifications. He said the bill should be clarified so it does not discourage reuse projects. The committee then moved to discussion of an accessory dwelling unit bill, with Representative Turkot describing changes that would shift some ADU approvals from a matter of right to conditional use or special exception, allow municipalities more control over attached versus detached units, set parking standards tied to single-family dwellings, and adjust size limits. He argued the bill would restore local discretion and prevent ADUs from becoming primarily rental units. Representative Reed pushed back, saying detached ADUs can help meet housing needs and provide opportunities for small landlords, while other members questioned how the bill would affect existing detached structures and breezeways. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair also noted a recess and time limits for later testimony.

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• Um, and you know, I think that there's, there would be some validity to such a mediation in that
• of fee schedule they utilize. >> I have no idea if there's any accountability on that repricer to give
• of fee schedule they utilize.
• 03.120> it's<05:22:03.600> possible,<05:22:04.080> but<05:22:04.240> I valid
• So, it's possible, but I valid rule.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I know there's some great philosophical divides, and I respect those and the validity of the program.
• I know there's some great philosophical divides, and I respect those and the validity of the program.
• I know there's some great philosophical divides, and I respect those and the validity of the program.
• So this is a very valid program that we should protect. Mr.
• raised in a constitutionally valid raised in a constitutionally valid manner<04:10:56.640> that's

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on HB 402, a bill to repeal a provision in RSA 194-F:2 stating that Education Freedom Account (EFA) funds “shall not constitute taxable income” to the parent or student. The bill sponsor argued the current language is misleading because the state cannot determine federal tax liability, and said the bill would simply remove inaccurate tax advice from state law. He cited IRS guidance and prior federal legislation, including a Ted Cruz proposal, to suggest some EFA uses may be taxable under federal law, while others may not, and said the bill could be amended if needed to avoid confusion. Testimony was sharply divided. Py Campbell opposed the bill, arguing it would unfairly single out EFA students and could amount to a tax on education funds, including for self-employed families, and recommended it be voted inexpedient to legislate. Stephen Matthew French, a tax preparer, also opposed the bill, saying IRS Publication 970 already makes clear that scholarship-type payments used for tuition and related expenses are not taxable, and that the bill addresses a problem that does not exist. He warned that adding tax reporting requirements could create administrative costs for families and the program administrator. Bill Ardinger, a tax attorney, supported the repeal of the statutory language, saying the state should not place potentially incorrect tax advice into law. He explained that under federal tax law, only certain scholarship-like uses are exempt, while many EFA-eligible expenses may not be, especially for families using the program for homeschooling or other nontraditional expenses. He said the current statute could mislead families into thinking all EFA payments are tax-free and could expose the state to future legal problems. The hearing ended after questions from committee members; no vote or final action was taken in the transcript.

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• And these points on both sides really are valid.
• And these points on both sides really are valid.
• And these points on both sides really are valid.
• And these points on both sides really are valid.
• And I think that there's a are valid.

Keywords: 916, all

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• He said children and vulnerable adults could get fentanyl for a valid purpose, and he would love to see
• He said children and vulnerable adults could get fentanyl for a valid purpose, and he would love to see
• He said children and vulnerable adults could get fentanyl for a valid purpose, and he would love to see
• The countries with their lives are at risk not because of a valid criminal charge or conviction that
• are at risk not because of a valid are at risk not because of a valid criminal<00:48:01.280>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Section two deals with the construction and validity of declarations and bylaws and talks about what
• with the 515b uh section two uh deals with the construction<00:07:17.599> and<00:07:17.840> valid
• <00:07:18.479> uh<00:07:18.599> validity<00:07:19.000> of construction and valid
• uh validity of construction and valid uh validity of declarations<00:07:19.680> and<00:07:20.319

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He said crop farmers have raised some good, valid points, and he does not know why they are not testifying
• He said crop farmers have raised valid points and that he does not know why they are not testifying today
• He said crop farmers have raised valid points and that he does not know why they are not testifying today
• Senator Westerman said that crop farmers have raised some good, valid points and that he does not know
• Senator Westerman said that crop farmers have raised some good, valid points and that he does not know

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• there's<00:51:04.319> they<00:51:04.599> have<00:51:05.079> a<00:51:05.359> valid
• <00:51:05.680> concern<00:51:06.040> of There's a valid concern about self-reporting
• Also, they have a valid point: a criminal judge, they don't want their ruling to bear any weight.
• and they come back for probation revocation, I believe that their finding of caretaker is not even valid
• caretaker<00:52:10.520> is<00:52:10.680> not<00:52:10.920> even<00:52:11.160> valid

Keywords: 00:00:00 Call to Order/Roll Call 00:01:20 Discussion of 25RS HB 479 00:03:22 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 479 00:04:51 Discussion of 25RS HB 574 00:21:49 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 475 00:23:41 Discussion of 25RS HB 291 01:04:38 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 291 01:05:42 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Families and Children met and first took up House Bill 479, which would require one hour of dementia training for DCBS workers. Representative Derrick Lewis and the Alzheimer’s Association said the bill was a straightforward, bipartisan effort to address dementia awareness and improve worker training, with no fiscal impact. Members spoke in support, including remarks about personal family experiences with dementia and the importance of recognizing symptoms early. The committee voted 11-0 to pass the bill with favorable expression. The committee then heard House Bill 574, the “Baby Maya” child protection bill, sponsored by Representatives Dossett and Lewis. The bill would require reporting when a child is born to a parent who previously had children removed for neglect or abuse, create a rebuttable presumption allowing the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to make an initial safety determination, authorize emergency custody procedures, and name the measure the Baby Maya Law. Sponsors said it was intended to add guardrails after the Baby Maya case and stressed that it would not automatically remove children or add new mandatory-reporter penalties. Members asked about hospital involvement, HIPAA, and information-sharing; the Cabinet commissioner said the agency would be open to better data-sharing with hospitals, but currently has no such system. The bill passed 12-1 with favorable expression. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 291, the Family Preservation and Accountability Act, with a committee substitute. The bill would expand sentencing alternatives for primary caregivers convicted of nonviolent offenses, allowing judges to consider family status and use options such as counseling, parenting classes, and related services. Supporters argued it would keep families together, reduce harm from parental incarceration, and save money; one witness cited a report estimating $4 million in direct incarceration savings and broader economic benefits. Another witness, Amanda Hall, gave emotional testimony about the long-term harm of parental incarceration and said access to help would have been better for her family than prison. The committee adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill 12-1 with favorable expression.

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• So I think he's got a valid point, but I just don't think it belongs in here.
• No, yeah, it's a valid point. There is some concern. Providers are actively being educated.
• 01:06:11.920> a that's my point no yeah it's a it's a that's my point no yeah it's a it's a valid
• 12.559> there<01:06:12.799> is<01:06:12.960> some<01:06:13.200> concern valid
• point there is some concern valid point there is some concern providers<01:06:14.599> are<01:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee met on House Bill 553, which concerns the definitions of child abuse and neglect in RSA 169-C, including psychological maltreatment and the rebuttable presumption of harm. The chair and members emphasized that the bill is intended to clarify definitions rather than create punishments, and they discussed concerns that had arisen after the bill’s earlier drafting. Representative Eimon stated his view that the bill is constitutional, citing case law, and members noted that amendment 114 would restore language refined by the prior study committee and address trauma-informed wording, especially around substance use disorder and newborns. A major portion of the discussion focused on whether the bill could be read to treat ordinary parental discipline or disagreements with a child—such as grounding, taking away car keys or a phone, or refusing gender-affirming care—as abuse or neglect. DCF Deputy Director Jen Ross explained that screeners look at the nature of the allegation and whether the parent’s conduct is likely to cause serious psychological or emotional harm; she said routine discipline or prudent parenting would not be screened in, while persistent ridiculing, terrorizing, bullying, isolating, threats, or similar conduct could qualify. She also said that denial of gender-affirming care, by itself, would not be treated as neglect, but the agency would consider the full context and any resulting harm or need for mental health care. DCF General Counsel Susan Larby added that the legislature’s earlier definition of psychological maltreatment and related policy already focus on pervasive emotionally abusive behavior, and that the bill is meant to make the statute more understandable and transparent, not to change the core neglect standard. She and other speakers said the goal is to identify serious harm and provide services, not to remove children for ordinary parental decisions. Lisa Massio of the Office of the Child Advocate said the bill and related placement language are intended to preserve family unity and fill gaps where courts have interpreted neglect too narrowly or inconsistently. Members also discussed a proposed concise analysis from Representative Maral and asked about CPSW qualifications and training; DCF said staff generally have backgrounds in human services, social work, psychology, or education and receive a 12-week Core Academy on policy, law, investigations, and family engagement. No vote was taken in the portion provided, and members indicated they wanted to continue refining the amendment before sending anything to the Office of Legislative Services.

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• Um, and so, we did originally have a lot of exceptions to these cases because there are valid reasons
• cases because of exceptions to these cases because there<00:18:51.880> are<00:18:52.040> valid
• reasons<00:18:52.720> why<00:18:52.840> data<00:18:53.080> brokers there are valid
• reasons why data brokers there are valid reasons why data brokers need<00:18:53.760> to<00:18

Keywords: 927, senate, all