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• Kindergarten includes TK as defined in Ed Code Section 48000.
• Is that in the Education Code?
• That's all in the Education Code? That's right.
• So there's still that uncertainty that districts face when trying to build their planning.
• We need to build them in.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It's also important that those credits continue in order for us to continue to build new nuclear.
• They're the leading exporter for new nuclear to the developing world, and China today is building 22
• reactors and we're building zero.
• Last thing I would say I think is that the most important impact of this is as we build new nuclear,
• So just building the 4 reactors that have not been built at those 2 sites, you know, you could see a

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• These policies are sometimes described as spending through the tax code.
• Um I just think through the tax code.
• The most concentrated ZIP code will have just under 550 installations.
• Would that be our municipal buildings.
• <01:15:38.719> would wondering if a municipal building would wondering if a municipal building

Keywords: 1183, house

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• to have to call it a misdemeanor, taking out the word 'gross' but referring it back to the criminal code
• because there are misdemeanors in other codes that we didn't want to lump in.
• By referring it back to the criminal code, that was the change that we made to that.
• This is language that is also in Arizona's Interstate Medical Licensure Code. So let's go back.
• The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code is about inpatient civil commitment.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• to have to call it a misdemeanor, taking out the word 'gross' but referring it back to the criminal code
• because there are misdemeanors in other codes that we didn't want to lump in.
• By referring it back to the criminal code, that was the change that we made to that.
• This is language that is also in Arizona's interstate medical licensure code. So, let's go back.
• The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code is about inpatient civil commitment.

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• about basic how the application functions, but sometimes applications involve millions of lines of code
• <00:04:59.520> You involve millions of lines of code.
• You involve millions of lines of code.
• We look at maybe the build-or-buy aspect of it.
• Do we build a solution to solve this problem, or is this a case that's better not to reinvent the wheel

Keywords: 0:20 Rollcall 2:28 Definition of Legacy system and demands of modern workplaces 10:48 Discussion of funding and planned expenditures 22:26 Contingency funding 23:16 Adjournment, 958, all

Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance heard a presentation from the Commonwealth Office of Technology on legacy IT modernization funds and how they are used to address outdated, unsupported, or unsustainable systems. David Carter and Carrie Welch explained the state’s definition of a legacy system under KRS 7A.180, emphasizing not only vendor support issues but also changing business needs, regulatory compliance, and the loss of institutional knowledge for older systems. They described the office’s review process for determining whether a project qualifies, including assessing business risk, comparing options such as upgrades, replacements, shared solutions across agencies, or commercial products, and then matching the project to available funding. The presenters said COT reports twice a year to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue on progress with legacy modernization projects. They reported 30 projects funded to date, with 18 completed, and said remaining projects are still moving forward while agencies continue to identify modernization needs. They highlighted examples of completed work, including modernized security cameras, replacement of unsupported systems, migration of documents to the Commonwealth Enterprise Content Management Platform, restoration of vendor support, a digital policy acknowledgement portal, replacement of the State Police dispatch system, and digitization of paper records for faster retrieval and better disaster resilience. Members asked for more detail on how the $10 million request would be allocated, including system-by-system spending, the split between software, hardware, vendor contracts, and staff time, and how the office determines when a system needs replacement. COT said it did not have a system-by-system or cost-category breakdown at the hearing but could provide one later, and explained that the funds are intended for development and first-time acquisition costs rather than ongoing maintenance. They also said the $5 million annual request was based on prior years’ experience and that agencies often contribute some funding themselves, so the program could still operate if appropriated less than the full amount. The committee then approved the minutes and adjourned.

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• This bill builds some opportunities for veterinarians, which is what it aims to do.
• It's outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, and that process started back in 2017.
• That is out of the Code of Federal Regulations, and you'll see the key phrase there, line 1.20, under
• the Code of Federal Regulations.
• There's a whole bunch of stuff in the Code of Federal Regulations I could bore you with, but it's in

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• The New Mexico Green Amendment will build upon existing provisions in our state constitution.
• opposition comes from our concern that this resolution, if passed, will have a negative impact on building
• In that case, there was a rancher that we were trying to build a project on their ranch land so that
• Then each municipality and each county would have to go back and amend their regulatory codes in order
• Many of our local codes already talk about water, air, and protection.

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• The amendment is coded A2. I amended. The amendment is coded A2.
• The amendment is coded A3. I amended. The amendment is coded A3.
• needs for this building. needs for this building.
• This<01:07:30.720> capital<01:07:31.119> building This capital building This capital building
• at this building. at this building.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 3432, a public safety bill focused on removing identifying equipment and insignia from emergency vehicles sold to the public, and first adopted a House language amendment to bring the Senate file into the House form. Representative Mhler and co-chair Noatne described the bill as part of a broader security package covering judicial security and courthouse grants, Capitol grounds screening and security hardware, short-term protection for legislators facing credible threats, reimbursement for Department of Public Safety costs, and additional BCA analysts and investigators to examine threats statewide. They emphasized that the measures were intended to protect not only legislators but also staff, visitors, and the public, and the amendment was adopted by voice vote. Representative Schultz then offered an amendment to expand Capitol grounds protections by making destruction of permitted displays on the grounds automatically count as felony-level property damage. He argued that current enforcement is inconsistent and that the change would better protect First Amendment displays and ensure accountability. Schultz later withdrew that amendment after discussion. Schultz next offered another amendment aimed at school safety, proposing an increase in safe schools revenue and extending funding to charter, nonpublic, and tribal schools. He said the money could support school resource officers, mental health staff, counselors, and building security improvements, and argued that school safety should be prioritized alongside Capitol security. A point of order was raised that the amendment was not germane because it introduced a new subject and education funding; the Speaker agreed, ruled the point of order well taken, and the ruling was appealed, prompting a roll call. Representative Long supported the ruling, saying the amendment belonged in a different bill and committee, while Schultz argued the chamber should still address school safety. The transcript ends during the appeal process.

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• As President Trump builds intelligence.
• Jackie Robinson, Navajo code talkers, Jackie Robinson, Navajo code talkers, and<00:55:28.400> yes,
• c> communist dictatorship is building, communist dictatorship is building, planning,<01:03:15.760>
• assistance under title 10 of such code assistance under title 10 of such code and<04:22:18.960><
• <08:39:55.440> should negotiable, that their zip code should negotiable, that their zip code

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• They start to build life skills.
• You know, the state owns the Jim Thorpe building.
• We've started building up a fund for the consortium with this vision in mind.
• They began invoicing us back, and then that money begins to build back up.
• We don't always get a lot of credit in this building.

Keywords: 914, all

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• But moving the three units into our new building, where we could cohabitate and start building the Esprit
• We say this building is not the Vic's building but the community's building.
• Not the Vic's building, but the community's building.
• So it really is this veteran building.
• Obviously, we're building on that program.

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• In recent years, the state has appropriated hundreds of millions of dollars to build new building space
• We lease a lot of buildings across the state of Texas. We own a lot of buildings.
• were scheduled to build a second new building on our campus in North Austin.
• . which is an evaluation and management code.
• long time to finally start building building those beds, so as a result of them not building those beds

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• we're talking about blue-collar workers who can now start their own company, builders that are able to build
• example, holding bad actors accountable for using AI tools and closing gaps in criminal and civil code
• Those are the things that some of the biggest tech firms are building today.
• that those users of AI, if they're bad actors using it for bad purposes and running afoul of criminal code
• entrepreneurial Arizonans building new tools.

Bills: HB2452, HB2592

Keywords: comprehensive plans, county governance, data centers, zoning, state regulations, land use, energy production, infrastructure, environmental impact, artificial intelligence, government regulation, innovation, procurement, administrative burdens, 1182, all

Summary: The House Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee heard a presentation from Steven Garrison of the Cicero Institute on how Arizona state government could use AI to improve service delivery, reduce costs, and streamline procurement. He argued that AI should be treated as software deployed across many use cases, not just chatbots, and urged the state to identify opportunities proactively, avoid unnecessary agency-level AI rules, use existing procurement structures, and measure outcomes. Members asked about workforce impacts, agency involvement, privacy, and the balance between innovation and regulation; Garrison said AI would likely augment workers first, create new jobs over time, and should be guided by the legislature rather than broad agency rulemaking. The committee then considered HB 2592, which directs the Department of Administration to have budget units identify AI opportunities and streamline implementation, and an amendment adding reporting requirements to state leaders and the Secretary of State. After limited public testimony, the amendment was adopted and the bill received a due pass recommendation on a 4-2 vote, with one member absent. The committee next took up HB 2452, which would add data centers and small modular reactors to county comprehensive planning and adjust county land-use planning requirements, including changes related to renewable energy planning in larger counties. Supporters said the bill would help counties plan ahead for data center growth and future energy needs, including SMRs and other emerging technologies. County representatives opposed the measure, arguing it improperly singled out specific uses, blurred the line between comprehensive planning and zoning, and reduced local control by altering established public planning processes; they also raised concerns about vague standards and the bill’s treatment of renewable energy. After debate, the committee approved HB 2452 on a 4-3 vote for a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.

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• THE TOOLBOX AND PROVIDED A COST-EFFECTIVE MEANS FOR DEVELOPERS, PEOPLE WHO ARE GOING TO GO IN AND BUILD
• YOU CAN JUST BUILD BIGGER PONDS, YOU MUST DO OTHER THINGS OR TAKE APPROACHES AND BE CREATIVE ABOUT HOW
• IT COULD BE YOU BUILD SOMETHING INTO THE LANDSCAPE, CURBING CUTS AND RETENTION AREAS THAT WOULD INDEED
• TAKE POSSIBLY A LITTLE BIT OF LAND BUT IT CAN ALSO BE DONE WITH THE LANDSCAPE YOU BUILD THAT INTO YOUR
• DISTRICT CODES DESCRIBE THIS RULE AS A PARADIGM SHIFT AND I THINK THAT WAS A SIGNIFICANT UNDERSTATEMENT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Is one of the areas for folks to build up a professional practice there?
• The sentence in the building next door. Thank you.
• And in that model code, they recommended that experts be appointed to do custody evaluations.
• They reduce recidivism and build community trust in the judicial system and the process.
• They reduce recidivism and build community trust in the judicial system and the process.

Summary: The work session began with a discussion of expanding opportunities in the legal profession, especially in response to shortages of lawyers in rural Washington and in public service roles. Washington State Bar Executive Director Tara Nevitt described a slowly growing but aging attorney population, noted that younger attorneys have declined, and outlined efforts such as supervised practice pathways to bar admission, reduced admission-by-motion experience requirements, expanded law clerk capacity, rural job fairs and grants, and a pilot program allowing innovative legal service delivery models. Members asked about bar passage score changes, loan repayment assistance, and the former Limited License Legal Technician program; Nevitt said the bar is monitoring other states and remains in dialogue with the court about paraprofessional licensing. Law school representatives from UW, Seattle University, and Gonzaga emphasized public service pipelines, financial barriers, and rural legal deserts, citing LRAPs, scholarships, stipends, clinics, and hybrid or regional programs designed to recruit and retain students in Washington. Seattle U highlighted its FlexJD and hybrid hub partnerships in underserved areas, while Gonzaga and UW reported substantial shares of graduates entering public service, though most still cluster in urban regions. The committee also heard from the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys and the Office of Public Defense, both of which described severe recruitment and retention problems in rural counties, with vacancies, low applicant pools, and the need for higher salaries, housing help, internships, and loan support. The Office of Public Defense said its internship and fellowship program, created by SB 5780, has already placed interns in rural counties and produced some commitments to return after graduation. The Washington State Bar’s law clerk program was also presented as a pathway that helps people train locally and remain in their communities, including by supporting succession for aging solo practitioners. The committee then shifted to family law and guardianship issues. On Title 26 guardian ad litem practice, presenters from Northwest Justice Project and private family law practice said GALs can play an important role but that training, oversight, and consistency remain major concerns, especially in domestic violence cases. They described problems such as inadequate training, bias, inconsistent recommendations, high fees, and lack of accountability, and suggested stronger, standardized training, more use of mental health professionals for custody evaluations, and better oversight mechanisms. Members asked about county practices, including rotation systems for GAL appointments and whether King County’s family court assessors provide a useful model. The discussion then moved to minor guardianships under the Uniform Guardianship Act. A Superior Court judge said the 2021 changes increased the need for court visitors and appointed counsel, but courts are struggling to find qualified attorneys and visitors, especially in rural areas. A former commissioner said most of the bill under discussion was technical cleanup to align prior amendments, though it would add some fiscal burdens. Administrative Office of the Courts staff reported that the statewide reimbursement program for UGA implementation has repeatedly run out of money earlier each year, with minor guardianship costs making up most of the expense. The Office of Public Guardianship then described rapid growth in demand for adult guardianship and less restrictive alternatives, noting that referrals and caseloads have risen sharply, but that the office is constrained by a shortage of certified professional guardians and low compensation levels. Finally, the committee began an update on Blake implementation from the Office of Civil Legal Aid, which funds civil legal services related to the decision, before the transcript cut off.

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• YOU CAN TAKE UP AMENDMENT BAR CODE 185632.
• CHAIRMAN AND TO THE DISTINGUISHED SENATORS AND ALL IN THE BUILDING AND ROOM TODAY.
• BUT THERE WILL BE A DOMINO EFFECT WITH THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE.
• DCF CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATOR DID NOT PERFORM THIS IN CODE AND HOURS LATER SHE ATTEMPTED TO KILL
• WE HAVE A SIGNIFICANT NEED WHERE WE ARE BUILDING OUR NURSING STAFF. STAFF.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I have some of the wealthiest zip codes in the nation. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you very much.
• I have some of the wealthiest zip codes in the nation. I have Aventura down to Miami Shores.
• I have some of the wealthiest zip codes in the nation, where the largest tax donor base in the nation
• You all brought such great ideas and good feedback, and my intent is to build our committee based on
• We don't build a house on a weak foundation. So why build an education on a weak foundation?

Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee held an introductory meeting focused largely on member introductions and “homework” reports about education issues in each district. Members raised a wide range of concerns and priorities, including early childhood care and VPK access, school choice and school closures, teacher recruitment and retention, conflict resolution and school safety, early literacy and preparedness, technology and AI/STEM instruction, attendance and mental health, ESE services, dual enrollment and career/technical education, caregiving youth, and real-time student enrollment/funding tracking. Several members also emphasized local challenges such as housing-driven teacher turnover, disaster-related attendance problems, and funding inequities across counties. The committee then heard a detailed presentation on Florida’s early learning system from Chancellor Carrie Miller of the Department of Education’s Division of Early Learning. She outlined the structure and funding of School Readiness, VPK, and the Gold Seal Quality Care program, the role of early learning coalitions and DCF, and the state’s quality and accountability measures. She highlighted the importance of kindergarten readiness, teacher quality, and the new School Readiness Plus program, which helps families transition off subsidy more gradually. Additional panelists from the Children’s Forum, the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, and a Tallahassee child care provider discussed workforce shortages, low wages, provider turnover, the TEACH scholarship program, Help Me Grow, local coalition operations, and the need for more providers and more consistent regulation. During questions, members asked about wait lists, special needs services, teacher retention, provider onboarding, and DCF regulation. The panel said Miami-Dade’s wait list was about 4,000 children and described priority categories for service; they also said children with disabilities are screened and referred for support, though not given a separate priority category. Panelists reported that TEACH has helped reduce turnover through education support and service commitments, but said wages and career pathways remain major issues. Members also pressed for clearer, more consistent licensing standards and more support for new providers entering the field. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the meeting.

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• <00:47:37.720> in facilities, the actual buildings in facilities, the actual buildings in
• That's an incredibly important bill that helps build transitions, helps build relationships between parents
• important bill that helps build important bill that helps build transitions,<01:00:03.800> helps
• <01:00:04.080> build<01:00:04.440> relationships transitions, helps build relationships
• <01:00:10.400> relationships generation, helps build relationships generation, helps build

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So we're trying to figure out ways to... ...build more housing for them.
• Members, Judy Yee, the State Building and Construction Trades Council, keeping it very brief.
• Members, Judy U, the state buildings and construction trades council, keeping it very brief.
• A central piece of our strategy here is to build a new medical campus in Emeryville.
• This campus will house comprehensive outpatient services in two existing vacant buildings.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 41 by Senator Wiener, which would regulate pharmacy benefit managers by increasing transparency, banning patient steering and spread pricing, and requiring full pass-through of rebates. Supporters, including independent pharmacists and health advocates, said PBM practices are driving up drug costs and closing neighborhood pharmacies. Opponents from PBM and health plan groups argued the bill overlaps with recently enacted licensing and reporting requirements, would not lower consumer prices, and may be preempted by ERISA. Members discussed confidentiality issues, consumer savings, and the relationship between SB 41 and the new budget trailer bill; the author asked for an aye vote. The committee then took up SB 378, also by Senator Wiener, aimed at online marketplaces that advertise illegal intoxicating hemp and unlicensed cannabis products. Supporters from labor, public health, and the licensed cannabis industry said online sales are undermining regulated businesses and exposing children to unsafe products. Opponents from tech and hemp industry groups warned the bill is overbroad, could sweep in general-purpose platforms and lawful hemp wellness products, and raises Dormant Commerce Clause and First Amendment concerns. The author said he would narrow the bill, remove industrial hemp references, and address strict liability and standing issues; members largely focused on how to target illegal products without capturing lawful marketplaces. SB 243 by Senator Padilla addressed AI companion chatbots, with supporters including Common Sense Media and transparency advocates warning that these systems can be addictive, manipulative, and dangerous for minors and vulnerable users, citing studies and the death of a Florida teenager. The bill would require disclosures, anti-addiction design limits, self-harm protocols, audits, reporting, and a private right of action. Tech and business groups opposed the measure as overly broad and said its definitions could sweep in general-purpose AI tools; several members supported the goal but questioned the breadth of the definitions and the private right of action. Finally, SB 522 by Senator Wahab would extend just-cause eviction protections to rental units that were previously covered by the Tenant Protection Act but were destroyed in disasters and later rebuilt. Supporters, including Los Angeles city officials and tenant advocates, said the bill would help keep displaced renters housed after wildfires and other disasters. Apartment and realtor groups opposed it, arguing it would remove a key exemption needed to finance rebuilding and could discourage post-disaster reconstruction. Members expressed support for tenant protections in disaster areas, and the author asked for an aye vote.