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• It has been revealed that the Department of Budget and Management has been using training programs for
• <00:01:31.200> programs<00:01:31.680> for has been using training programs for has
• been using training programs for state<00:01:32.159> employee<00:01:32.799> staff<00:01
• they're going to go through that process and find waste, fraud, and abuse.
• They're starting their reconciliation process over in the U.S.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• There's a higher bar and there's more due process protections for children.
• There's a higher bar and there's more due process protections for children.
• There's a higher bar and there's more due process protections for children.
• <00:58:45.200> and alternative space with trained and alternative space with trained and trusted
• higher bar and there's more due process higher bar and there's more due process protections<00:59

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And so that's kind of the back in process on the front end process.
• Let's begin, Lee. >> I think you focus on that that bond process and the performance on process, sometimes
• If process is important to you then processes significant percentage in the evaluation.
• I believe I had some incredibly wonderful audit training.
• And I think this process is unique to Florida.

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• actively seeking work, or in training. actively seeking work, or in training.
• It takes a while to train people and uh then you've got them trained.
• It takes a while to train people and uh then you've got them trained.
• It takes a while to train people and uh then you've got them trained.
• people and uh then you've got them train people and uh then you've got them trained.<00:15:43.120>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I also want to note that he's been very much in touch with understanding the process that's been going
• I think it really expands our understanding of emergency response and how training.
• And I think that training and education focused on oxygenation and ventilation is excellent.
• All right, so the education and training.
• And I wanted to clarify that EOPS did develop timely trainings.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on the Public Health Effects of Xylazine held its fifth and final public meeting to review and approve the final draft of its report before submission to the House and Senate clerks. Chair Mindy Domb opened the meeting, noted Senator John Keenan’s absence due to National Guard deployment, approved the prior meeting minutes, and explained the process for incorporating final edits and late votes into appendices. Commissioners then voted to allow staff to make agreed-upon language changes after the meeting, and later voted on the final report itself. Staff walked commissioners through the report’s redlines and substantive updates. Changes included clarifying that xylazine is an active adulterant rather than simply a bulking agent, replacing “non-clinician” with “non-clinical staff,” removing or revising references to “hotspots” in favor of more accurate language about local trends, and refining language on wound care to refer to medical consequences and financial costs. The report also added or strengthened discussion of harm reduction measures such as drug checking, mobile health services, overdose prevention centers, oxygenation and airway support during overdose response, and the importance of naloxone remaining available while recognizing its limits for xylazine exposure. Commissioners also discussed data collection, legal protections for drug checking, and the role of the Attorney General in guidance and coordination on emerging drug threats. The commission then took a final vote, with the members present voting to approve the report. A letter from Senator Velis, who was also absent due to active duty orders, was read into the record expressing support for the report and its recommendations. In closing comments, commissioners and staff thanked one another for the collaborative work and described the report as a useful public health resource. Chair Domb adjourned the meeting at 11:11 a.m., noting that the final report would be submitted and posted online for public access.

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• Dedicated to process improvement, he re-engineered the boom scheduling matrix for 24 operators, cutting
• 22% of the unnecessary sorties, realigned 40 events without hindering upgrade training for four boom
• This process is really hurting my district.
• The roles of CRNA and anesthesiologists are not identical in training or scope.
• I'm not particularly happy with the process, but this is where we are today.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• We need these processes. Mr.
• is annual training.
• Process for each program.
• So how long does that process take? Is it a three-month process? Is it a six-month process?
• So the revision process.

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• Recovery and similar processes are only for the willing.
• I have also been a juvenile offender myself, so I understand the process.
• Incarceration interferes with a kid's educational process.
• Or would we need some kind of additional training or training funds to make sure that that can happen
• We're also in employment training. assistance.

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• That process is subject to a rigorous permitting process before the Department of Health, so we respectfully
• That process is subject to a rigorous permitting process before the Department of Health.
• um that process is is subject to a um that process is is subject to a rigorous<00:35:31.079> permitting
• process before the rigorous permitting process before the Department<00:35:32.720> of<00:35:32.880
• support research professional training support research professional training and<00:43:14.599><

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on several measures related to child welfare, health care access, overdose response, disability services, and waste management. For SB 710 on child welfare, the Department of Human Services, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Attorney General’s office, and multiple advocacy groups testified in support, with the Governor’s office noting support but deferring to the Attorney General on implementation because of separation-of-powers concerns. For SB 952 on child welfare services, DHS, the Governor’s office, and child- and trauma-informed care advocates supported the bill, saying it would help families access services, provide basic material support, and reduce strain on the child welfare system. SB 954 on a home health services rate study also drew support, including from DHS, the Hawaii Healthcare Association, and a public testifier who said the study would help ensure funds reach low-income, disabled, and kupuna recipients. SB 957 on overdose prevention received support from the Department of Health and the Attorney General, who said overdose prevention centers are evidence-based but raised federal-law concerns and recommended amendments; the Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center and others also testified in support. The committee then moved to the 1:00 regular calendar and heard SB 850 on disability health disparity, which was supported by the Executive Office on Aging, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Hawaii Disability Rights Center, self-advocates, and others. Testimony emphasized that a disparity study could improve workforce development, training, and services for people with disabilities. SB 838 on continuous glucose monitoring drew support from health agencies and advocates, with testimony stressing that monitors can be critical for some diabetes patients. SB 829 on health care was supported by the Department of Health and health care stakeholders, who said it would help rotating physicians serve neighbor islands without local hospital privileges and align with CMS rules. SB 446 on waste management drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health and several public entities provided comments, the County of Maui opposed, and environmental advocates urged stronger aquifer protections and limits on ash reuse. During decision making, the committee adopted recommendations to pass SB 298, SB 322, SB 299, SB 450, SB 451, SB 949, SB 710, SB 957, SB 69, and SD 952 with various amendments, including technical changes, blank appropriations, and defective dates. SB 323, SB 324, SB 712, SB 950, SB 954, and SB 959 were deferred, largely because companion House measures were moving or similar Senate measures had already passed. The chair also announced recesses to find quorum and noted that some bills from the earlier Monday calendar were being deferred to avoid duplication.

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• into school leadership training.
• Training for everyone.
• Also, I was reading on the reciprocity process, so on the reciprocity...
• Process, is that going to be burdensome?
• Some training, and they get kind of a cohort experience that would be one of the judges.

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• This therapy needs to be provided by an educated, trained, and licensed mental health professional, not
• ,<00:02:43.200> and be provided by an educated, trained, and be provided by an educated, trained
• hours of training, including supervised therapy,<00:03:54.800> and<00:03:54.920> passing
• I would probably venture to say, though, that they are not usually trained psychotherapists.
• So happy to talk more about that. usually trained psychotherapists. usually trained psychotherapists.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 3893, which would regulate the use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy and counseling, was heard with an A3 amendment adopted by voice vote at the start of the meeting. The amendment was described as the product of stakeholder discussions and was intended to clarify the roles of licensing boards, the attorney general, and other stakeholders, including language about large corporations versus individual practitioners. The bill author argued that AI chatbots should not be allowed to provide psychotherapy or counseling, citing concerns about suicide risk, the need for licensed human professionals, and examples of harmful chatbot interactions. Supportive testimony came from Eric Meshy of SAVE, who said AI cannot assess risk or intervene in crises, and from Dr. Steven Gerardo of the Minnesota Psychological Association, who said AI is designed to keep users engaged and monetize conversations rather than provide treatment. A virtual testifier from TechNet supported the bill’s overall goal but urged clearer definitions so the measure would not unintentionally restrict supervised, administrative, or wellness uses of technology, and asked for clearer limits around emotional distress and AI’s role in treatment decisions. Members raised several concerns and questions, including why religious counseling was exempted, whether the bill could conflict with interstate licensure compacts, privacy issues around AI used for scheduling or administrative support, and whether chatbot screening language would itself require analyzing sensitive mental health disclosures. The author said the bill was still being refined and that the attorney general language was intended to apply to AI companies, while boards would handle individual licensed professionals. After discussion, the committee renewed the motion to re-refer House File 3893 as amended to the Committee on Commerce, Finance, and Policy, and the motion prevailed by voice vote.

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• As it goes through the committee process, you learn that it can be made even better.
• The bill essentially provides up to... 112 hours of protected leave for training purposes.
• So, I'll give you a little background on the thought process behind this bill.
• that they are not trained in now as the guidelines changed.
• Currently, we do not have those provisions or that full training in place.

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• that is the democratic process, And that is the democratic process, right?
• And it's also supposed to be CIT training, not sit training.
• And it's also supposed to be CIT training, not sit training.
• , the training for the annual training, the training for the<01:03:41.440> handlers<01:03:42.160
• Um process.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:09:48.160> anybody other questions about process anybody other questions about process
• And this partnership training grants.
• million dollars. training.
• On line 295, there's training.
• conversations about as the process conversations about as the process continues.<01:11:53.920>

Bills: HF3228, HF2441

Keywords: workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction

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• <00:01:11.439> that of transportation safety training that of transportation safety training
• Anyway, this training is a good thing. It's a good thing for Minnesota.
• It's a good training is a good thing.
• Members, I would training intact.
• Because processes changed, the required forms also needed to change.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:15:22.759> will what that means is this process will what that means is this process will
• A lot of process had been improved, and training had taken effect, and lots of things had occurred, and
• I believe motor vehicle licensing is getting trained today so that they can train sheriffs over the next
• today um so that they is getting trained today um so that they can<00:33:52.440> train<00:33:
• weeks um and then clerks will be trained weeks um and then clerks will be trained in<00:33:56.760

Keywords: Roll Call 00:23 Roll Call Approval of Minutes 00:57 HB 664 Discussion 01:26 HB 664 Vote 08:25 HB 682 Discussion 10:46 HB 682 Vote 12:12 HB 493 Discussion 13:00 HB 493 Vote 20:20 HJR 5 Discussion 21:14 HJR 5 Vote 25:08 Kavis and Sherriff’s Inspection Discussion 27:40 Admin. Reg Consideration 35:40, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee met with a quorum, approved prior meeting minutes, and then took up several transportation-related measures. House Bill 664, concerning work zone safety, was amended by the committee to clarify that a peace officer may issue a citation based on images from an automated speed enforcement device. Representative John Blanton said the bill was prompted by the 2019 death of Jared Lee Helton in a work zone and is intended to slow drivers, protect workers, and improve safety. The bill would allow automated devices to transmit speed and rear license plate images to an officer, require active worker presence and warning signage with flashing lights, keep the $500 fine, and direct fines to the work zone safety fund. After questions about whether citations would be mailed and whether a worker must be present, the committee adopted the amendment and reported HB 664 favorably with expressions of opinion that it should pass. House Bill 682, sponsored by Representative Ken Upchurch, was also amended by a committee substitute and reported favorably. The bill gives cable operators and broadband providers the same reimbursement treatment as other public utilities when their facilities must be relocated for construction projects. House Bill 493, sponsored by Representative Steve Pollock, was taken up next and, after a committee substitute was adopted, was reported favorably. Pollock described the bill as a transparency measure for towing and storage, creating a certification process through the Transportation Cabinet, requiring public rate sheets, and setting rates to be reasonable and customary in Kentucky. The substitute removed an initial $1,500 cap, extended notice timing to up to five days in some cases, and clarified fees related to investigations and fatalities. Senators asked about regional differences in towing rates, and Pollock said the cabinet would consider different situations and that posted rates would govern. House Joint Resolution 5, designating honorary road and bridge names, was amended by both a committee substitute and committee amendment and then reported favorably. Representative Josh Branscum said the resolution honors various Kentuckians and is especially in memory of Russell County Deputy Joshua Fipps, who was killed in the line of duty in September 2024. The committee approved the resolution and a title amendment. Later in the meeting, Senator Armstrong asked to be recorded as voting aye on HB 664, HB 682, and HB 493. The committee also received an update from Transportation Cabinet IT Director Heather Stout on the CAVIS system, including improved performance, upcoming integration with KY ELT, centralized lien management, online boat renewals, permanent fleet plates, rolling replating changes, temporary tag printing, insurance modernization, and an electronic sheriff’s inspection system expected to reduce fraud and streamline transfers. No vote was taken on the CAVIS update, and the committee also began consideration of a referred administrative regulation on hazardous materials endorsement requirements.

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• Around ultra-processed food.
• within the current process.
• There is an expedited exceptions process.
• So that's the existing process. Thank you. I do—oh, go ahead.
• Yeah, I mean, that would be a part of the rate review process.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• little bit of what the current process little bit of what the current process is<00:12:57.480>
• What type of training they have?
• What type of training they have?
• are trained in CIT training through the Barbara Schneider Foundation, called Crisis Intervention Training
• They are trained how to put a tourniquet on the wound, and they are trained in de-escalation through

Keywords: 1183, house

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• My first question is on line 110, which talks about training.
• What if an employee refuses to partake in that training?
• I superiors and moved from there and then through an entire process.
• The courts have actually been very careful about ruling on the process.
• So the bill talks a little bit about training.

Bills: S0330, S0526, S0862, S1072, S1078, S1192, S1250, S1296, S1298, S1642, S1698, S7022

Keywords: firefighter disability, law enforcement disability, correctional officer disability, correctional probation officer, presumptive disability, workers' compensation, line of duty presumption, heart disease presumption, hypertension presumption, tuberculosis presumption, public safety employees, first responders, physical examination, preemployment exam, medical specialist, Medicare reimbursement, employing agency, Florida Statutes 112.18, Florida Statutes 943.13, occupational disease

Summary: The committee heard several bills and confirmations, with most measures reported favorably. Senate Bill 330 clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, codifying the medical definition of heart disease and allowing transferring law enforcement officers to rely on a prior physical if a new agency does not provide one. Support was waived in by the Florida Smart Justice Alliance and the Fraternal Order of Police, and the bill passed unanimously. Senate Bill 526, as amended by a delete-all amendment, addressed commercial construction contracts, permit standards, fee reductions when private providers are used, floodproofing, product approval categories, and adoption of certain electrical code standards; it drew support from several construction and business groups and one opposing appearance, then was reported favorably. Senate Bill 1192 created a pilot program for callback queues at the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families to reduce hold times for callers seeking re-employment assistance and public benefits, and it also passed favorably. Senate Bill 1078 established transition procedures for a governor-elect, including agency liaisons, briefing materials, office space, and access to records; an amendment shifted IT support to the Department of Management Services, narrowed access to confidential records, and increased penalties for unauthorized disclosure, after which the bill was approved. Senate Bill 7022 extended a public records exemption for classroom examinations and assessment instruments through 2031 and expanded coverage to school district boards and public schools; it was also reported favorably. Senate Bill 862, as amended, set a $60,000 salary goal by 2030 for state correctional officers, probation officers, and institutional security specialists, with annual raises subject to appropriations; members and witnesses emphasized recruitment, retention, and safety, and the bill passed. Senate Bill 1250 removed the requirement that the Commission on Human Relations use registered mail for certain notices under the Florida Civil Rights Act, allowing less expensive notice methods, and it was reported favorably. Senate Bill 1698 allowed certain employers to post required workplace notices electronically instead of physically, and it passed without opposition. The committee also recommended confirmation of 10 appointees to the Florida Commission on Human Relations and the State Retirement Commission. The most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 1072, which created an anti-Semitism task force within the Department of Legal Affairs to review anti-Semitism in Florida, improve community relations, advise on law enforcement training, assess digital media literacy efforts, evaluate hate crime statutes, and recommend policy changes. The sponsor said the bill was intended to address a growing problem and noted that Florida already uses the Holocaust Remembrance definition of anti-Semitism in statute. Numerous speakers opposed the bill, arguing it could chill protected speech, especially criticism of Israel, and could be used selectively against students, activists, Muslims, Arabs, and Jewish anti-Zionists; several also said existing hate-crime and civil-rights laws were sufficient and that the task force should include protections against Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate. One member raised concerns about the constitutionality of creating such task forces in light of prior actions by the Attorney General. Despite the opposition, the bill was reported favorably on a party-line style vote with Senator Bracey Davis voting yes along with the majority. Senate Bill 1642, the Freedom in the Workplace Act, was also heard and drew significant questioning. The bill would bar public employers and contractors from requiring pronoun use, certain gender-identity-related training, or non-binary sex options on forms, and would protect employees and contractors from adverse action based on religious, moral, conscience-based, or biology-based beliefs. Senator Polsky questioned whether the bill could interfere with anti-harassment training and workplace discipline, while the sponsor said the measure was meant to prevent government coercion and extend protections similar to those in school settings. The transcript cuts off before the final disposition of this bill.

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• <00:04:58.759> and Partners who have offered trainings and Partners who have offered trainings
• uniquely qualified and trained in order uniquely qualified and trained in order to<00:34:49.800> provide
• sexual violence prevention training sexual violence prevention training within<00:40:25.839>
• <01:24:33.360> and about 7% of our allocation process and about 7% of our allocation process
• The allocation process.

Keywords: 1183, house