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• For nearly four years, five deepwater port license applications have languished in the U.S.
• And I strongly support further streamlining efforts with regard to commercial space licensing regulation
• And as you know, the department sets the corporate average fuel economy, also known as FAA standards.
• So that's where the problem sets in, because brilliant people like yourself were not able to do it.
• Regulating and licensing and so I think it's important to be to ensure and be diligent that conflicts

Keywords: transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight

Summary: The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.

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• lawyers that understand the profession, and yet the POST Commission, as it's currently structured and set
• And I brought an image of the new license plate.
• So this new license plate will help fund the bill and provide the Commonwealth with funds to help pay
• And having the license plate be able to provide some of that funding necessary to push for the issue
• I've done both direct client representation as well as policy work, and I'm licensed in New York.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a wide range of public safety bills, with strong support from law enforcement, advocates, and other stakeholders. Several measures focused on police and correctional officer wellness and protections, including bills on critical incident leave and post-incident support for officers, a bill to improve POST Commission representation, and a bill to protect correctional officers from assaults and exposure to synthetic drugs like K2. Witnesses described traumatic incidents, rising assaults in prisons, staffing shortages, and the need for confidentiality in peer-support debriefings. Committee members asked questions about assault classifications, K2 smuggling, tablet-related contraband, and whether counseling records would remain confidential. No votes were taken during the hearing. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to canine-related bills. Testimony supported creating a fund for retired police dogs and expanding emergency care training for working dogs injured in the line of duty. Speakers described police dogs as partners who locate suspects, missing persons, drugs, and weapons, and said retirement and medical costs are currently borne by handlers or nonprofits. The committee also heard testimony in favor of a purple alert system for missing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with advocates citing wandering risks, drowning dangers, and data from other states showing faster recovery times. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to expand the definition of sexual assault by an officer to cover situations beyond formal custody, including investigations and other encounters where police have coercive power. Advocates for sex workers and anti-trafficking organizations said the change would close a loophole, protect vulnerable people, and address documented abuses. In addition, testimony was taken on a bill to protect Massachusetts residents from federal surveillance through fusion centers, with critics calling for stronger oversight of BRIC and related databases. Representative Jeff Turco also testified on bills to change POST Commission membership, arguing for more law enforcement representation.

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• These figures set the tone for the agency's budget request and what we anticipate going forward.
• EPA sets forth guidance for what the ambient air quality monitoring network should look like.
• Licenses, buyback, commercial licenses, yes. And so you were having trouble buying.
• Currently, the unexpended balance, the U.B. authority for that money, is set to expire at the end of
• Governor Abbott's call to make a Texas-sized generational investment in water infrastructure has set

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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• couldn't pay because if they had the money in the first place they would have paid the $7 for the license
• paid the $7 first place they would have paid the $7 for<00:15:48.160> the<00:15:48.320> license
• I just find that for the license.
• <00:15:57.600> for someone who couldn't pay the license for someone who couldn't pay the license
• But you could, for they're set up.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• we could incentivize businesses to set we could incentivize businesses to set up<00:54:06.960>
• to move the license.
• So the licenses in operation. It was Salem, right?
• And then the other two are denied licenses, so they can't move because they don't have a license anymore
• That's true of all licenses, right?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Yes, ma'am, we are anticipating striking the driver's license suspension language from the bill.
• We set as a result of filing this and identifying this as a potential issue.
• I used to do these, and generally, it's set by the judge on the distance, and it.
• Think that's already set, and I'm not changing any of that.
• I think what if I can ask the representative that you do these, that those are already set.

Bills: HB2650, HB3277, HB3386, HB3419, HB3430, HB3742, HB3791, HB3835, HB3905, HB3968, HB4119, HB4153, HB4408

Keywords: probate, estate administration, summary administration, decedent, inheritance, vehicle inspection, title registration, salvage vehicles, ownership, Oklahoma Statutes, evictions, forcible entry, mediation, residency proof, children, housing law, corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law

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• On page 18, Senate Bill licensing board.
• Adopted. the general contractor licensing board. the general contractor licensing board.
• So ordered. contractor's licensing requirement. With contractor's licensing requirement.
• So, what that does is you have to be licensed through the Department of Insurance.
• So, there's two funds set up right now. And this would consolidate it into one.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• We took five years to plan for him to go into a home setting, not into an institution, not into a nursing
• son, but it will keep many other people out of institutions that can be well cared for in other settings
• But it will keep many other people out of institutions that can be well cared for in other settings.
• And there, I believe, the sample set of... ...them have waited more than 10 years for.
• And there, I believe, the sample set of 27% of people that answered how long they've been waiting has

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and heard six bills, all of which were reported favorably. HB 1567, relating to insulin administration by direct support professionals, was amended to clarify the type of insulin that may be administered and to allow supervision of self-administration of an insulin pen. Supporters described the bill as a way to keep people with developmental disabilities in group homes rather than forcing institutional placement; the amendment and bill both passed unanimously, 17-0. PCS for HB 1103, on services for persons with disabilities, would expand the APD managed care pilot statewide in phases, require more transparency on waitlist data, create a statewide family care council, and address transition services for young adults leaving foster care. Testimony was mixed: supporters emphasized the long APD waitlist and the need for a voluntary option, while some witnesses and members raised concerns about the accelerated rollout, limited data, and preserving consumer-directed care. The committee adopted the bill 17-0. CS for HB 127, on exceptional student education, would create micro-credentials and coordinate with the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and OSHA to support students with disabilities transitioning to work; it passed 17-0 after testimony from a parent and advocates. HB 989, concerning licensure of family foster homes, was amended to streamline license transfers for foster parents moving within Florida while maintaining oversight and directing DCF rulemaking. A teacher and other supporters said the bill would reduce bureaucracy and help children remain in stable homes; it passed 17-0. PCS for HB 1091, on substance abuse and mental health care, updates processes related to the 988 crisis line, methadone treatment needs assessments, and forensic evaluators, and adds data/reporting requirements for DCF managing entities. After one amendment and testimony from supporters and one opponent, it passed 16-0. Finally, HB 633, on behavioral health managing entities, was amended and then approved 17-0; it requires more structured data and reporting from managing entities to increase accountability and transparency in the behavioral health system.

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• Armed Forces Veterans License Fund?
• I armed forces veterans license fund.
• There are many other special license plates. Thank you, Mr.
• The way it's set up, you know, someone comes in and says, we want a special license plate.
• Two of them are barely used, but they are licensed.

Keywords: 996, all

Summary: The committee first heard TRIP’s annual New Mexico transportation report from Carolyn Boniface Kelly, which described deteriorating roads and bridges, congestion, safety concerns, and a large transportation funding gap. The report said more than half of major roads statewide are in poor or mediocre condition, over 170 bridges are rated poor, congestion costs drivers significant time and money, and traffic crashes and road conditions impose billions in annual costs. Members broadly agreed the report underscored the need for more stable transportation funding, with several noting the state’s recurring underinvestment and the safety risks to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2, a transportation bonding and revenue package. Senator Gonzales and Governor’s office and NMDOT representatives said the bill would authorize about $1.5 billion in additional bond debt for ready-to-go highway projects, while also increasing certain motor vehicle excise, registration, weight-distance, and EV-related fees to help support debt service and transportation funding. Supporters, including contractors, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber, the Department of Finance and Administration, and transportation officials, argued the bill would improve safety, economic development, project delivery, and funding stability, and help preserve federal dollars. Opponents, including the Rio Grande Foundation and some committee members, objected to the tax and fee increases, argued the state should use existing surpluses or other funds instead, and raised concerns about impacts on families, businesses, and local governments. Committee members questioned how projects would be selected, how the new fees were calculated, how EV surcharges would work, and whether local government distributions would be affected. NMDOT said the projects would be reported to the legislature annually, selected using crash data, asset management, and project readiness, but bond approval would remain with the State Transportation Commission. After debate, Representative Romero moved do pass on SB 2 as amended, Representative Hochman-Vigil seconded, and the committee approved the bill 7-2, with Representatives Brown and Dow voting no and several members expressing reservations despite supporting the need for transportation investment.

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• And also sets up a wildfire prepared fund that's non-reverting. And with that, Mr.
• You're already set. You can go and vote for this person. So Mr.
• families together, the family unit, and make marriage licenses gratis - free.
• Senate Bill 236 is a license plate bill unlike any other license plate bill.
• He voted yes on the license plate.

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• insurance to decide whether it's a valid piece of insurance or not and to advance forward with your license
• This is actually allowing our DMV because I think we all agree that anybody can set up a Gmail and fax
• The DMV will no longer have to wait on an email from a Gmail account to say, ok, your license or your
• Would we believe that they have An AOL account because it's easier to set up in an Oklahoma account.
• are older, they are not encrypted, and some nefarious people are able to hack into those systems and set

Keywords: 914, all

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• we set up in uh, 2024. we set up in uh, 2024.
• <00:44:48.480> to<00:44:48.800> apply license to apply license to apply these<00:44:52.000
• This bill would also set a nearly impossible legal standard.
• <02:57:01.920> To<02:57:02.080> licensing, Resolution 54.
• To licensing, Resolution 54.

Keywords: 958, all

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• AB 2379 ensures licensed and license-exempt family child care providers are informed of the constitutional
• But he was going to set up a brand new hotline.
• When you apply for your business license, you have to estimate to the local agency delivering the license
• We can make a lot of progress here and set the gold standard for the country.
• Maybe you haven't seen it in a professional setting. It is not a get-out-of-jail-free card.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The state sets up that system.
• There is no inherent ability even for the local governments to exist; the state sets up the system for
• A potential solution here that the CEC is already working on with the Contractors State License Board
• We don't have any set or specific timelines for projects.
• A lot of the legislation has set us up to be really great partners.

Summary: The Assembly Select Committee on Regulatory Authority held its first hearing to examine how California’s regulatory framework affects housing production, affordability, and timelines. Chair Pacheco and Assemblymember Haney framed the discussion around the state’s housing shortage and the need to reduce costs while maintaining environmental, safety, and community protections. The first panel featured housing experts and industry representatives who argued that state regulations, code complexity, utility constraints, and agency review processes add substantial cost and delay to development. Bill Fulton described overlapping state and local land-use authorities and the tension among housing, coastal protection, climate, and wildfire goals. CBIA’s Chris Ochoa and California Apartment Association representative Bob Raymer said building codes, energy mandates, and agency processes have materially increased per-home costs, and they urged more centralized affordability analysis and greater scrutiny of regulatory impacts. The Bay Area Council’s Louis Marante called for a statewide cost target for housing and stronger timelines and accountability for state agency reviews. The second panel brought in state agencies to explain their roles. HCD said its housing element enforcement, streamlining laws, and technical assistance have helped increase production, shorten entitlement timelines, and improve compliance by local governments. CARB said SB 375 is a planning law that does not directly regulate land use, and argued that regional housing assumptions in sustainable communities strategies are not being fully implemented on the ground. The Coastal Commission said it works with local governments to balance coastal protection, sea-level-rise risk, and housing, and noted recent guidance and pilot efforts to streamline housing approvals in the coastal zone. The Energy Commission said its building energy standards are designed to be cost-effective and save consumers money over time, though they can add some design and documentation complexity. Fish and Wildlife and DTSC both emphasized early engagement and collaboration to reduce delays while protecting natural resources and public health; DTSC said it is refining vapor intrusion guidance and using brownfield grants to support redevelopment. The State Water Resources Control Board said it uses general orders and basin planning to provide predictable permitting while balancing water quality, water rights, and housing needs, and noted billions in grants and loans for water infrastructure and site remediation that can support housing affordability. In response to questions from Assemblymember Haney, several agencies described ongoing coordination across departments, including regular meetings among HCD, CARB, the Coastal Commission, and transportation agencies, as well as broader interagency efforts to reduce redundancies and identify pinch points in project delivery. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the hearing; the main outcome was informational testimony and discussion of possible future reforms to improve coordination, predictability, and affordability in state regulatory processes.

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• I just want to set some ground rules here. Testimony is limited to two minutes.
• There will be a timer set by the clerk, and I will cut you off. I am sorry.
• Um, and when licensed foster care mom.
• So, it sets a board community comment.
• legislative task force, it was setting legislative task force, it was setting up<01:09:35.199>

Bills: HF3714, HF4399, HF4176, HF2544, HF60, HF4231, HF4232

Keywords: foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, education, school board, elections, local governance, school district, site-governed schools, education reform, local control, autonomy, interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, student eligibility

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• As a western state, it is thought the effect of the rays of the setting sun would be appropriate to the
• In witness hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the great seal of the State of Arizona, done
• Pursuant to Legislative Council Rule 29, I have extended the Senate bill intro set deadline, preparation
• Legislative Council needs time to convert rough drafts into printed intro sets.
• Commission; SB 1023, optometrist eye exam prescriptions; SB 1024, roadable aircraft registration license

Keywords: 1182, all

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• But this rule is for adolescent residential substance use disorder treatment services in a hospital setting
• Yes, so they would be licensed through the Arkansas Yes, so they would be licensed through the Arkansas
• They would license as a specific unit within a hospital that's separate from their other units, and Medicaid

Keywords: 1204, all

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• licensed in Wyoming.
• their own licenses.
• their own licenses.
• their own licenses.
• any license. We're talking a very high any license.

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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• oversight whatsoever, as opposed to those businesses that we know have permits and have to have a licenses
• the question is To your point, I think the intent is to provide an outlet for someone who is not licensed
• I think my concern is the question is the question is when you say that there will be no license, no
• But this would not get into these other areas where additional licenses might be required, like with
• This would be geared toward licensed manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers to sell

Bills: SB1519, SB1775, SB1900, SB1948, SB2080

Keywords: municipal zoning, home-based businesses, no-impact businesses, local government, regulation, short-term rentals, municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI

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• That stages through a variety of settings and instructional arrangements.
• I'm a registered and licensed dietitian, and I'm here on behalf of the Texas Academy of Nutrition and
• We represent over 7000, um, registered and licensed dietitians in the state.
• We would also like to see that the um certification in functional medicine by the licensed physician
• And I have a doctor in Tyler that believed in my degree because I'm licensed in California.

Bills: SB 25, SB 314

Keywords: nutrition, health standards, food labeling, education, dietary guidelines, medical education, food safety, school meals, child nutrition, food additives, public health