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• You ain't got to go far Alabama State.
• Alabama State or a another small school. Alabama State or a another small school.
• State.
• Some states 100% do outcome-based funding.
• State.

Bills: SB344, SB344

Keywords: Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, monuments, historic preservation, memorial buildings, memorial schools, memorial streets, architecturally significant buildings, public property, waiver process, Committee on Alabama Monument Protection, Attorney General, civil penalty, historic marker, renaming, relocation, removal, public memorials, heritage preservation, state historic preservation fund, governmental entity

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• licensed in one compact state to teach in those other compact states.
• Compact states do have membership on the commission that has now been formed.
• The commission was formed after the 10th state ratified the compact, and so Wyoming would be represented
• or some states states have uh working or some states states have uh working with<01:32:02.159>
• , in the home state.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• Seeing none, any other state agencies? Seeing none, any other state agencies?
• people of this state.
• the state of Wyoming. the state of Wyoming.
• State.
• State.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• Additionally, the bill removes the Commission on Post-Secondary Education from NRS 232.815, as the commission
• So this change would leave the Commission on Post-Secondary Education with DETR and remove the commission
• Please state your name for the record.
• in the various boards and commissions in that section.
• Please remember to clearly state and spell your name for the record.

Bills: SB507

Keywords: SB507, Nevada, governmental administration, Office of Nevada Boards Commissions and Councils Standards, Department of Business and Industry, professional licensing boards, occupational licensing, regulatory fees, state account, nonreverting fund, Commission on Postsecondary Education, taxicab, taxi technology fee, Nevada Transportation Authority, Taxicab Authority, transportation network company, TNC, rideshare, Uber, Lyft

Bills: HB 112, HB 199, HB 621, HB 1349, HB 2214, HB 3466, HB 3698, HB 3699, HCR 9

Keywords: science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant

Bills: HB 112, HB 199, HB 621, HB 1349, HB 2214, HB 3466, HB 3698, HB 3699, HCR 9

Keywords: science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant

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• We know now that the census shows... state.
• The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has done its job.
• industry we helped build.
• other states I've worked in as well.
• The commission is taking a lot of heat for this, and they...

Bills: SB185, SB194, SB72

Keywords: veterinary medicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, prescription refills, animal care, regulatory compliance, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, medical cannabis, cannabis license, integrated facility license, Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, AMCC, medical marijuana, dispensary, cultivation, processing, license appeal

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• It's stated in the law.
• Obviously, this doesn't need to be stated in a state legislation, but it's sort of there for context
• to build anything to monitor.
• My understanding is that licensure is tied to state compliance and following state law.
• I'm like, we're our own state.

Bills: SB57, SB405, HB62, HB193, HB203, HB222, HB246, HB420, HB475, HB486, HB574, HB584, HB815, HB949, HB1092, HB1214

Keywords: SB 57, Act 735, Act 463, nutrition, public health, food additives, artificial colors, banned chemicals, ingredient labeling, food labeling, FDA, food and beverage regulation, consumer disclosure, school nutrition, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 17, food manufacturers, food retailers, compliance, effective date delay

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• The reason this bill is so thick is that it's the same compacts passed in many of the states.
• It allows them to cross the state line and be able to go to work quicker.
• State line and be able to go to work quicker.
• With that, I'll in the state of Alabama.
• of Alabama didn't couldn't the state of Alabama didn't couldn't issue<00:16:41.360> him<00:16

Bills: SB63, HB156, HB289, SB80, SB84, SB63, HB156, HB289, SB80, SB84

Keywords: immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, out-of-state warrants, criminal procedure, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, Marshall County, TVA, Tennessee Valley Authority, in-lieu-of-taxes, payments distribution, local legislation, school funding, education finance

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• can get their voting rights back and also to require the Pardons and Parole Board and Secretary of State
• <00:12:54.079> of<00:12:54.399> an instrument um in the commission of an instrument
• um in the commission of an offense<00:12:55.360> that<00:12:55.680> it<00:12:55.839>
• the DAs around the state given that factual<00:13:45.519> scenario<00:13:46.160> would
• incarcerated in the state of Alabama. incarcerated in the state of Alabama.

Bills: SB24, SB83, SB142, SB140, SB94, SB24, SB83, SB142, SB140, SB94, HB132, HB37, HB51, HB105, HB54, HB7, HB158, HB188, HB189, HB111, HB13, HB192, HB149

Keywords: body-worn camera, public records, law enforcement transparency, recording disclosure, civil rights, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities, historic property

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• Nancy Landry, Secretary of State.
• Bureau of Vital Statistics... ...a certificate of birth abroad by the United States Department of State
• “Between the parish and the state.” “Okay.
• jobs that we’re creating in our state.
• What this commission does is establish the trade commission to boost bilateral trade, mutual infrastructure

Bills: HR118, HR196, HR237, HR285, HCR85, HB442, HB443, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR63, SB25, SB202, SB319

Keywords: water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, fallen trees, property damage, insurance, property values, hurricanes, storm damage, local government, homeowners, risk management, committee study, census, military population, Department of Defense, representation, federal funding

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• HB 165 adds Juneteenth as a state holiday.
• I think it's a good look for the state.
• Architect, the International Building Code, their local municipality.
• Research, we began to realize that our state does not have a standardized building code.
• We have a wild, wild west of building codes.

Bills: SB320, HB67, HB247, HB161, HB165, HB91, HB90, HB471, HB363, HB479

Keywords: liquefied petroleum gas, safety regulations, public gathering places, cylinder storage, proximity regulations, parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, Gulf of America, name change, state compliance, educational materials, local resources, historical reference, building codes, standardization

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• So, the census The census department will report to the state or does the Department of Revenue.
• We have 41 district attorneys in this state.
• It's just simply a procedure to give state employees and retired state employees a cost of living increase
• Under this bill, we already have the highest tax rate of any surrounding state. Is that correct?
• How about… I apologize for stating something that I probably should have checked with you first.

Bills: SB107, HB158, HB353, HB354, HB357, HB181, HB465, HB526

Keywords: SSUT, simplified sellers use tax, sales tax distribution, municipal revenue, municipal population, annexation, deannexation, incorporation, boundary change, federal census, decennial census, Department of Revenue, local government finance, revenue sharing, municipal boundaries, population recalculation, probate judge, Boundary and Annexation Survey, Alabama municipalities, HB158

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• Whether it's a county, city, state, or any other government entity related to economic development on
• to our constituents and to the state that our policy is that we care about property rights.
• So we're fine with that because, as you can see, most every other board or commission that is sunsetted
• They have more power than the state of Alabama would have if they want to, so that to me just doesn't
• The commission may... And replace line 607 on page 22 with the following section.

Bills: SB45, SB61, SB222, HB385

Keywords: athlete agents, commission, state regulation, Alabama, higher education, athletics, membership diversity, school psychologist, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure compact, license reciprocity, portable license, equivalent license, professional licensing, psychology board, school mental health, student services, educational services, interstate practice

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• Department of State Health Services. Is it Department of State Health Services?
• of the state of Texas.
• So, again, as I stated on the prior bill and before, there is a state agency that is tasked with that
• Building an intelligent infrastructure for all Texans in every part of the state ensures more than just
• They partner with Texas State. Texas State has a forensic anthropology unit.

Bills: HB2, HB1, HB18, HB19, HB20, HB1, HB 2, HB18, HB19, HB20

Keywords: emergency communication, interoperability, grant program, first responders, state council, disaster response, emergency management, mass fatality, justices of the peace, training programs, emergency manager license, volunteer management, justice of the peace training, criminal history checks, state health services, broadband, public safety, disaster preparedness, funding, flood disaster plan

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• The SPI must create a state seal of computer science proficiency and requires the State Board of Education
• That's why we go to every county in the state.
• $62 million, or proposed to build a $62 million administration building that was not needed, and of
• We've seen this in other states.
• State of Arizona, where a judge ruled that the state system for funding school facilities is unconstitutional

Bills: HB2040, HB2142, HB2255, HB2379, HB2482, HB2575, HB2600, HB2764, HB4033, HCR2015

Keywords: public education, adoption, sex education, parental rights, student health information, school safety, resource officers, mental health, training, infrastructure improvements, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, school district, governing board, training requirements

Summary: The committee on Education heard a series of bills and took action on each. HCR 2015, a resolution supporting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for K-12 students and posting dietary guidelines in schools, drew testimony from advocates for recess and student wellness; it was approved 6-0. HB 2040, which would require schools to provide adoption information when contraception or STI topics are discussed and add adoption-related content to sex education, drew opposition from Reproductive Freedom for All and the Arizona Education Association, but passed 4-2. HB 2255, extending Arizona Teachers Academy eligibility for community college students from two to four years, passed unanimously 6-0. HB 2764, creating a voluntary state seal of computer science proficiency for high school graduates, also passed 6-0. The committee then considered HB 2600, requiring written parental permission for students in grades 6-8 to join school clubs or organizations. The ACLU of Arizona opposed the bill, arguing it would suppress participation in clubs involving sensitive identities or topics; the bill passed 4-2. HB 2379, which requires school district governing board members to complete recurring training on school finance and related duties, was amended to narrow the re-election consequences and then passed 4-2. HB 2142, establishing a school safety center and council within the Arizona Department of Education to provide training, technical assistance, and risk assessments, received mixed testimony over its funding source and council makeup but passed 4-2. Later, HB 4033, which would require more detailed bond election pamphlets and separate ballot propositions for certain school bond projects such as stadiums, administrative buildings, and teacher housing, drew opposition from the Arizona Education Association over added barriers to school funding, but passed 4-2. HB 2482, capping job order contracting for building renewal grant projects at $1 million and requiring verification against artificial project splitting, drew concerns from builders and school board groups about slowing repairs and limiting procurement flexibility; it passed 4-2. Finally, HB 2575, the Anti-Semitism and Education Act, which would bar public schools and higher education institutions from teaching or promoting antisemitism and create reporting and discipline procedures, drew strong support from Jewish community representatives describing school and campus incidents, and opposition from the ACLU and AEA over free-speech and liability concerns; the transcript cuts off before the committee vote on this bill.

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• So simply on our end, the synopsis<00:08:18.560> state<00:08:18.960> sales<00:08:19.199
• :10:21.200> changing<00:10:21.600> that<00:10:21.839> law commission to look at
• changing that law commission to look at changing that law to<00:10:22.320> allow<00:10:22.560>
• So, it's appropriate that they be a part of the commission, and we'd ask you to consider amending it.
• <00:15:43.680> veterinarian, association, by the state veterinarian, association, by the state

Bills: SB125, SB123, SB124, HB38, SB125, SB123, SB124, HB38

Keywords: oyster shell, tax credit, recycling, restaurant, state revenue, environmental benefit, sales tax exemption, seafood, fishing industry, local government, municipal exemption, seagrass restoration, environmental policy, water quality, marine ecosystems, conservation efforts, marine conservation, environmental remediation, coastal ecosystems, state waters

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• It lowers the age of who may drive commercially within the state from 19 to 18.
• For certain projects that require state or county approval for entitlement for use.
• c> historic This authorizes a state historic This authorizes a state historic preservation<00:03:
• or the county of control of the state or the county of Maui
• or the county of control of the state or the county of Maui.

Bills: HB2592

Keywords: Mauna Kea, MKSOA, Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, University of Hawaii, UH, Board of Land and Natural Resources, BLNR, Department of Land and Natural Resources, DLNR, Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 195H, land management, transition period, management plan, administrative rules, rulemaking, lease extension, sublease, public lands, Native Hawaiian rights, cultural stewardship

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met on several decision-making agendas and first considered HB 1696, which would lower the minimum age for commercial driving in-state from 19 to 18 and adjust qualifying criteria. The committee agreed to accept amendments, including changes suggested by the Operating Engineers Union, and voted unanimously to pass the bill with amendments. HB 2333, which would authorize airport special districts and increase penalties for certain aeronautics violations, was deferred after concerns were raised about treatment of people outside airport security perimeters. On the next agenda, the committee passed HB 1710 with technical amendments only. That bill would allow the State Historic Preservation Division to conduct phase reviews of certain private-property projects and revise concurrence deadlines. HB 1737, clarifying allowable agricultural district uses related to farm dwellings and farm employee housing, also passed with technical amendments only. HB 1823, dealing with coastal zone management and excluding certain state- or county-funded infrastructure projects in Lahaina from the definition of development, passed with amendments from the Attorney General’s office. The committee then took up HB 1897, an alternative dispute resolution measure for condominium-related disputes, including facilitated mediation, evaluative mediation, and binding arbitration. Despite noting broad opposition and a reservation from Senator Buenaventura, the committee adopted the measure and moved it forward as is. Finally, HB 2576, which streamlines background check requirements for health care facilities and workers, passed with amendments reflecting input from OHA, HAH, and DOH. The meeting concluded with notice of a later joint agenda and adjournment.

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• You already have your state taxpayer dollars going to that through O.dot and other state agencies that
• And so we're working on this as a state of Oklahoma.
• What's the full name of the highway commission?
• As stated, thank you for that question.
• I really feel like we entrust our Highway Commission or Transportation Commission right now to make the

Bills: SB1966, SB175, SB1475, SB1950, SB2049, SB2052

Keywords: memorial highways, bridge designations, Oklahoma Statutes, commemorative markers, transportation, uninsured vehicles, reimbursement fund, towing services, commercial vehicles, public safety, memorial, infrastructure, dedication, Toby Keith, aviation, aircraft, surveillance, regulations, fees, Oklahoma statutes

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• [laughter] Um, and so, in line with the introductions, I'm State Senator Marie Coleman from Jefferson
• So it'd be good for agency commission.
• The athletic trainer compact right now in the state of Alabama is doing a lot.
• for people that are in the military or military family members to work in the state, and so they'll
• They're tracking build... [laughter] House down here and then set up these...

Bills: SB183, SB160, SB183, SB160

Keywords: tribal police, law enforcement, reservation safety, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe, indigenous rights, sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipal ordinance, resolution, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax administration, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, local government, tax exemption