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• They have to meet all the International, the Arkansas Fuel Gas Code, National Electric Code, and they
• A code cycle. The IMC is, which is the mechanics... A code cycle.
• A code cycle.
• You still got that three-year code cycle.
• The codes or the classes they have to attend is for code updates.

Summary: The Administrative Rules Subcommittee reviewed several agency rules and most were approved without objection. The Department of Agriculture moved to repeal rules tied to the now-repealed Arkansas Catfish Processors Fair Practice Act. The Department of Human Services updated Medicaid policy to clarify that pregnant women may still be referred to child support enforcement but will not be sanctioned during pregnancy and the 60-day postpartum period, removed the word “forcible” from rape/incest good-cause language, and eliminated a 90-day waiting period for ARKids B when group health coverage ends. DHS also received approval for a CMS cell and gene therapy model for sickle cell disease and a technical Medicaid medication-assisted treatment update that does not change coverage. The Department of Labor and Licensing presented several rules. One created procedures for the department to issue interpretations in local construction plan disputes under Act 591 of 2025. The Contractors Licensing Board and Residential Contractors Committee amended rules to raise the restricted commercial license threshold and light building project limit from $750,000 to $1.5 million, and to allow deferral of owner-complaint investigations while related civil litigation is pending. The HVACR Licensing Board presented broader cleanup and policy changes under Act 746 of 2025, including eliminating the Class C license by moving those holders into Class B, expanding work limits for Class A and B licensees, changing continuing education to eight hours per three-year code cycle, and keeping annual license renewal. Members asked detailed questions about impacts on businesses, training, youth working with parents, and whether any unintended burdens were created; the board said it had notified licensees and had received little pushback. The committee also granted the Department of Inspector General’s request for exclusion from rulemaking reporting for Act 473 of 2025, concluding that the statute was sufficiently detailed and did not require additional rules. In addition, the Arkansas State Library’s report was accepted, with the Department of Education stating that the library’s three existing rules should remain in effect. During the update on outstanding 2023-session rulemaking, Education explained that many delayed rules were held back because they were likely to be amended again in 2025, and members expressed concern about the length of time some rules have remained unfinished. The meeting ended after written 2025 rulemaking updates were noted, with no further action taken.

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• We support the Texas Medical Center.
• All right, the chair now calls Jeremy Majeure of Texas 2036, Larry French of the Texas Public Policy
• Last year, Texas 2036 released our, our eighth Texas voter poll.
• I represent Texas Water Foundation.
• Bill Norris of the Texas DSal Association and Billy Howe of Texas Farm Bureau.

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• Of acres of rangeland in West Texas with the Texas Commission on.
• Last year Texas 2036 released our eighth Texas voter poll.
• You come to Texas.
• Texas.
• The same year, Texas Living Waters reported that Texas...

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• Of the Texas Department of Agriculture. Doctor Lewis R. Bud Dinges, Texas State, uh, veterinarian.
• Cube, we have We have you registered as Warren Code, representing the Texas Farm Bureau.
• , Texas AgriLife, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
• The return of New World screw worms to Texas would be devastating to rural Texas and to all of Texas,
• A South Texas organization.

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• I'll now move on to the next item, which is limited public contract code exemption authority.
• allow existing caseworkers to process more complaints and reduce manual processes, enable rapid low-code
• And this trailer bill language updates Health and Safety Code to clarify the allowable use of the AIDS
• So we're looking at the array of billing codes and benefits that exist as a fee-for-service Medi-Cal
• So we're looking at the array of billing codes and benefits that exist as a fee-for-service Medi-Cal

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held a May Revision hearing covering several health-related budget proposals and broader concerns about the state’s budget structure. The Chair opened by praising some May Revision changes, such as added health IT funding, county administration support tied to Medi-Cal changes, a delay in Medi-Cal cuts for some lawfully present immigrants, and additional support for Covered California subsidies, while criticizing proposed increases in Medi-Cal premiums, changes to senior eligibility, the lack of a Medi-Cal dental solution, and other reductions affecting counties, mobile crisis units, workforce incentives, and physician shortages. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the state’s budget condition remains weak despite progress on the structural deficit, and the Department of Finance said the May Revision uses a mix of reductions, reforms, revenue proposals, and fund shifts to cut out-year deficits. The committee first heard Department of State Hospitals proposals, including adjustments to county bed billing authority, contract exemption language for online clinical/pharmacy subscriptions, reversion of unspent funds, a revised Metro Central Utility Plant replacement project, electronic health record implementation, and workforce development funded partly through Behavioral Health Services Act resources. DSH also described savings and realignments in incompetent-to-stand-trial and conditional release programs, including extending the independent placement panel program and shifting funds to support additional bed capacity and a mental health rehab center. Members asked about the use of BHSA funds for workforce programs, and the department said the proposal would replace General Fund support with BHSA reimbursements. The Emergency Medical Services Authority proposed funding for statewide behavioral health crisis response guidance and for enterprise system development, and the Department of Managed Health Care proposed modernization of its complaint system and claims-settlement data system to improve oversight and comply with AB 3275. The largest discussion centered on the administration’s BHSA spending plan under Proposition 1, including state-directed prevention, workforce, and other uses, plus General Fund offsets for existing programs. The LAO questioned whether some proposed offsets fit Proposition 1’s non-supplant and eligible-use requirements, while the administration argued the uses were consistent with the measure and that the state-directed share can be adjusted annually. The Commission for Behavioral Health’s proposals drew the most public and member concern. The administration proposed cutting the commission’s Innovation Partnership Fund from $20 million to $10 million and reducing the Community Advocacy Program by $6.7 million, while redirecting BHSA dollars to other state purposes and direct services. Commissioners, advocates, and several members argued the cuts would weaken community voice, reduce support for underserved populations, and disrupt grants already in process; they also objected to using BHSA funds to backfill General Fund commitments. Public commenters, including youth, disability, behavioral health, LGBTQ, tribal, veteran, immigrant, and community-based organization representatives, overwhelmingly opposed the cuts and urged preservation of prevention, advocacy, mobile crisis, and innovation funding. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• Remember, roughly 200 occupations in Kentucky require a state-issued occupational license.
• require<00:01:21.280> a occupations in Kentucky require a occupations in Kentucky require
• a stateisssued<00:01:22.240> occupational<00:01:22.880> license.
• <00:01:23.600> So, stateisssued occupational license.
• So, stateisssued occupational license.

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Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 185, sponsored by Representative Callaway, which would help people with criminal records return to work by reducing barriers related to occupational licensing. Callaway said Kentucky has roughly 200 licensed occupations and argued the bill would support both individuals and the workforce. Members noted the bill had already passed the House twice and that there were no substantive changes this year. The bill passed the committee cleanly on a roll call vote. The committee then considered House Bill 455, sponsored by Representative Bant, with a committee substitute adopted before the bill vote. The bill would prohibit therapy and psychological services from using AI to independently provide therapy, diagnose mental illness, make therapeutic recommendations, detect emotions, or otherwise replace human judgment in treatment. Bant said the goal was to ensure a human interacts with people dealing with mental illness, while still allowing AI for administrative tasks such as scheduling, reminders, notes, and other authorized functions. She said the substitute clarified that routine automated uses would remain allowed. Several members asked about the scope of the bill and whether it would affect billing, notes, or appointment systems. Bant said the Kentucky Psychological Association had raised concerns about section 32, but she believed the substitute addressed them. She also cited concerns about AI being used in harmful ways and said similar legislation had passed in Ohio and Illinois. The committee substitute was adopted, and House Bill 455 then passed the committee by roll call vote. The meeting adjourned after members recorded additional votes and attendance.

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• Texas is on the verge of investing $1 billion in education savings accounts, or ESAs.
• In Texas, the application deadline closed just a few weeks ago in March, and they received over 250,000
• committed to fiscal discipline, to reining in the growth of state government, and to making our tax code
• Texas has passed funding for strong school choice options for families.
• Texas has passed funding for strong school choice options for families.

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• Any occupation, whether it's physicians, nurses, or any allied health occupation, needs to be looked
• Any occupation whether it's that.
• Any occupation whether it's physicians,<00:32:48.799> nurses<00:32:49.440> or<00:32:49.679
• um needs to be looked at from occupation um needs to be looked at from all<00:32:54.399> sides.
• As of 2024, 17% of Minnesotans live in a zip code without a pharmacy.

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• House Bill 769 by Representative Boyd is an act in the Code of Criminal Procedure relative to arrests
• Relative the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Commission to provide for legislative purpose, it lies
• act to amend Title 13 relative to the City of Alexandria and administrative adjudication of certain code
• House Bill 1224 by Representative McMakin is an act to amend the Children's Code relative to a child
• House Bill 238 by Representative Zerang is an act to amend Title 42 relative to the Louisiana Code of

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• conduct on page four of Senate code of conduct on page four of our<00:01:44.479> Senate<00:01
• "Uh, that is what our code of conduct states." "Okay.
• So, we have all of that data coded. Um, you have to be known for this, right?
• Um, that doesn't seem to be part Texas.
• Texas Tower shooting in 1966, right?

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• Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals on its recognition of North American Occupational
• Safety and Health Week and Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day.
• than 2 million people die each year from workplace-related accidents, and millions more suffer occupational
• And whereas the American Society of Safety Professionals, members, the Occupational Safety and Health
• Safety and Health Week, and Wednesday, May 6, 2026 is Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day

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Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted a resolution commending the Greater Boston Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals for recognizing North American Occupational Safety and Health Week and Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day. Senators welcomed guests from the chapter, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber also briefly recessed for a photo with the guests. The Senate then received a message from the Governor filing the Ride Safe Act, which would enhance the safe use of micromobility devices such as mopeds, electric scooters, and bikes. The message noted the bill’s connection to the Mass Leads Act and a special commission on micromobility regulation. The matter was referred to the Committee on Transportation. The Senate next took up and passed to be engrossed House No. 5245, establishing a sick leave bank for Courtney Cochran, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. The Senate also adopted an order setting its next formal session for Thursday at 11 a.m. and later considered an order governing filing deadlines for amendments to the General Appropriation Bill and scheduling its second reading on May 19, 2026. The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which was approved.

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• earlier this interim, you know, the middle-income earners' tax benefits from extending the 2017 tax code
• My name is Brendan Gray, economist. ...at LFC, work agency code 337.
• There are three big ones: Alaska, New Mexico, and Texas.
• Other states, like Texas, many of our adjoining states, Texas is almost 100 percent private property.
• Are they the Alaska fund or the Texas fund? First, Mr. Chair and Representative, are...

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• Other one is Texas.
• <00:40:53.200> means<00:40:53.520> that<00:40:54.320> uh Wyoming's tax code
• Texas has produced more.
• I think Representative Campbell's talked to this committee about what's going on in Texas around the
• , from those states, Louisiana and Texas, from those states, Louisiana and Texas, putting,<00:57:

Bills: SF0102, SF0123, SF0021, SF0099

Keywords: energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation

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• It's already in the code. It's area level six.
• That crime that's in this bill is already currently in the code as a level six felony.
• And we chose to write now another definition of the same crime and put it in the code.
• to try to redo our code.
• the code for the same crime.

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• They are operated by a team in this—my company that I represent is in Austin, Texas.
• By the way, these are already operational in Florida, and Georgia and Texas has approved them to pilot
• ... ...operational in Florida, and Georgia and Texas has approved them to pilot programs to go into effect
• is Senate Bill 504, and I love that it's 504, because if anyone's from New Orleans, that's my zip code
• And, of course, I have a lot of charter schools in the 504 area code.

Bills: HCR97, HR168, SCR33, SB112, SB346, SB347, SB353, SB488, SB504, SB507, SB518

Keywords: hunting education, firearm safety, outdoor recreation, curriculum, youth education, conservation, collegiate athletics, funding, name image likeness, revenue sharing, NCAA compliance, student-athlete support, financial sustainability, work-based learning, task force, internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, cooperative education, co-op

Summary: The House Education Committee met on May 12, 2026, and first approved SB 518, which gives LSU a two-year pilot authority to buy and sell certain real estate within one mile of campus to support redevelopment and student needs. Senator Foyle and LSU representatives said the bill is intended to help the university act more quickly on deteriorating nearby properties and some Greek housing transactions, with safeguards such as appraisal and fair-market-value requirements. Members asked about whether the authority would affect mostly commercial property and whether the pilot could later be expanded to other universities; the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then reported SCR 33, creating a one-year Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force to study and better coordinate internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and related programs across state agencies and employers. Support testimony emphasized that Louisiana’s education and workforce systems are too siloed and that the task force would map existing efforts, identify gaps, and recommend a statewide structure. HR 168 also passed, directing the Board of Regents to study collegiate athletic program funding after concerns raised by athletic directors about deficits and accounting practices. Members next approved SB 488, a school safety drone response pilot program, after testimony described drones as a supplemental security tool that could respond faster than police and work with law enforcement; an amendment required coordination with the Department of Education, State Police, and the Sheriffs’ Association. HCR 97 was reported favorably to ask BESE and Wildlife and Fisheries to study age- and grade-appropriate hunting, conservation, and shooting sports education for grades 5-12. The committee also approved SB 112, allowing local school boards to adopt parental-consent release-time policies for religious instruction, with amendments on instructor qualifications, grade reporting, and constitutional safeguards; SB 504, expanding individual graduation plans to include vocational options and charter schools; SB 346 and SB 347, addressing harmful deepfakes involving K-12 and college students; and SB 353, authorizing postsecondary systems to digitize student IDs for LA Wallet, though members raised concerns about naming a specific vendor. The meeting adjourned after SB 353 was reported favorably.

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• Appointed members of the Private Occupational School Board for a term expiring July 1, 2026: Howard OG
• Appointed members of the Private Occupational School Board for a term expiring July 1, 2026: Howard OG
• Appointed members of the Private Occupational School Board for a term expiring July 1, 2026: Howard OG
• <00:46:52.880> school<00:46:53.040> division the private occupational school division
• the private occupational school division occasioned<00:46:53.760> by<00:46:53.839> the

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Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 4, 2026 journal as corrected, and received several committee reports and bill status updates. Committee actions included favorable reports on Senate Bills 12, 13, 14, and 16, with some bills amended before being sent to the Committee of the Whole, and notice that Senate Bill 32 had been correctly engrossed and was ready for final passage. The chamber also laid over the general order second reading calendar until Friday, February 6, 2026. The main floor action was final passage of Senate Bill 32, concerning the promotion of immunization access. Supporters argued the bill would help Colorado maintain a science-based vaccine policy, protect public health, and preserve pharmacists’ ability to provide vaccines amid concerns about federal instability. Several organizations were cited as endorsing the measure. The bill passed on a 20-12 vote. The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 8, honoring Colorado’s 2026 Winter Olympians and Paralympians. Senators highlighted Colorado’s winter sports culture, training facilities, and the state’s many athletes competing in the Games, and one senator offered a tribute to a former Olympian in the chamber. The resolution passed unanimously, 32-0. In addition, the Senate confirmed governor’s appointments to the Department of Higher Education and the Private Occupational School Board on a 32-0 vote. The meeting ended with announcements, including committee schedules and birthday recognition for Senator Zamora Wilson, followed by adjournment until Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

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• No zip code is immune. Thank you, Sherry Lopez, for bringing this important topic...
• No zip code is immune. Thank you, Sherri Lopez, for bringing this important topic to our awareness.
• HB 2019, protected Texas-Gimson. HB 2020, institution and inter disruption.
• HB 2153, international revenue code. HB 2156, construction equipment and farm equipment.

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Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the Journal, and welcomed Dr. Andrew Carroll as Doctor of the Day. Members also heard a proclamation recognizing January 13, 2026, as Arizona Human Trafficking Awareness Day, with remarks highlighting the work of the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition and the importance of survivor-led prevention and awareness efforts. The chamber also offered brief personal remarks honoring former Senator Barbara Lange and noting Representative Khyl Powell’s recovery. The House then took up procedural business, including two motions related to adjournment: granting the Senate consent to adjourn after Thursday, January 15, 2026, until Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and requesting the Senate’s consent for the House to do the same. Both motions passed by voice vote. The House also received a long list of first- and second-reading bill referrals covering a wide range of topics, including elections, water, education, health care, criminal justice, agriculture, transportation, and several memorials and resolutions. No substantive floor debate or final votes on individual bills occurred in this transcript. The House also announced committee schedules and cancellations for the day and following days, including meetings for Commerce, Education, Natural Resources, Judiciary, and Ways and Means. The chamber adjourned by motion until 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

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• professionals, and qualified autism service paraprofessionals from the health and safety insurance code
• to the business and professions code.
• and paraprofessionals collectively referred to as QA SPS from the health and safety and insurance codes
• to the business and professions code.
• provisions from the Health and Safety Code and the Insurance Code to the Business and Professions Code

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• what I mean by black box, consider this: If you look up the phrase fusion center in the California Code
• If you look up the phrase fusion center in the California Code, it does not come up.
• To highlight just how ridiculous that is, if you were to look up my name, George, in the California Code
• Recent instances of unlawful contracting under the Education Code, an estimated half a million dollars
• There have been no complaints alleging violations of the Public Contract Code.

Summary: The committee met as a subcommittee for much of the hearing because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established one and began taking votes. The state auditor gave a status update on ongoing audits, including several JALAC-requested audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth in his office, and the number of new JALAC audits his office could start in the coming months. The committee also heard that one audit request on Prop. 28 was held, and another PUC-related request was moved off consent and heard on the regular calendar. Members then heard and discussed several audit requests. Senator Cervantes presented a request to audit California fusion centers, with witnesses from the FBI and ACLU supporting the need for transparency and oversight; opponents argued the request was politically motivated and could interfere with counterterrorism work. Senator Allen presented a request on CPUC enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for solar and storage projects, supported by industry and school representatives who described long delays and financial harm, while CPUC staff said the issue was being addressed through workshops and a formal proceeding. Senator Perez presented a request to audit Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 extension properties and affordable sales program, citing tenant complaints about maintenance, pricing, and transparency; Caltrans said it was working to complete sales and improve administration. Senator Umberg presented a request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that existing legal remedies had not been invoked. After quorum was established, the committee approved the consent-calendar DMV license revocation audit and then approved the PUC utility timeliness audit and the Caltrans SR 710 audit. The fusion center audit was left on call after a split vote, and the Orange County Board of Education audit continued with testimony from the board’s representatives after the committee had already moved on to other business.

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• We code a 30-second autonomous program that makes the robot move and score without human interaction.
• To accomplish this, we taught ourselves Java coding and how to apply unit circle trigonometry so that
• To accomplish this, we code the robot to move based on driver inputs using the remote control.
• To accomplish this, we code the score.
• 59:51.679> and bonafide occupational qualifications and bonafide occupational qualifications and

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Summary: The committee opened with a roll call, confirmed a quorum, approved the minutes by voice vote, and recognized a guest of Senator Hickden, retired judge Dan Kelly. The chair then moved through a tight agenda and limited public presentations and questions. The first presentation was on robotics education in Kentucky, led by Representative Chris Lewis, Kentucky FIRST Robotics executive director Kelly Gowen, and students from Whitfield Academy. They argued that robotics should be expanded in high schools as a workforce pipeline for engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technology jobs. The presentation emphasized hands-on learning, industry certifications, teacher development, and a proposed framework to fund robotics education programs statewide. Committee members were not allowed to ask questions because of time constraints. The second presentation was from Canopy Kentucky, led by Adam Watson and founder Scott Collins. They described Canopy’s business and entrepreneurship education programs for fifth graders and high school students, including the NextGen Good Biz initiative and an eight-classroom high school unit. Canopy requested a one-time $750,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2026, matched by private funds, to expand into more schools and rural areas, train educators, and report outcomes. Members asked a brief question about how the programs fit into school schedules and the difference between the elementary and high school offerings. The final presentation, from KDE’s Kelly Foster and Todd Allen, reviewed the state’s school improvement classifications. Foster explained CSI, TSI, and ATSI status, the federal and state legal framework, and how House Bill 298 returned CSI identification to an annual cycle. She reported that Kentucky identified 50 CSI schools on the most recent release, with 53 CSI schools statewide, along with 39 TSI schools and 102 ATSI schools. She also outlined KDE’s support process, including education recovery staff, diagnostic reviews, turnaround plans, and required professional learning for CSI schools.