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• That seems more like a center.
• They're not given priority within the lottery process.
• I think part of this process is to it also educate.
• And we will continue to do that as this is a process but holistically.
• Second public centers.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It removes provisions which haven't proven to be good measures and updates the processes to produce and
• I serve has recommended modernizing the long-range program plan to improve flexibility, simplify processes
• I serve has recommended modernizing the long-range program plan to improve flexibility, simplify processes
• They cannot be more than five, less than 500 feet, excuse me, close to schools or daycare centers.
• So we don't have a boulevard if you, ...or daycare centers.

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy considered several bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 70-24, on state planning and budgeting, was presented as a modernization of the long-range planning program to simplify reporting, remove outdated measures, and focus on key data points and outcomes; it passed without opposition. CS/SB 166, on administrative efficiency in public schools, made broad changes to school accountability and operations, including lowering the stakes of certain student assessments, giving districts more flexibility on evaluations, contracts, certification, calendars, facilities, and VPK oversight. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying that Title I funds may be used for STEM services, and another refining how advanced degrees count on salary schedules. The bill passed favorably after testimony both supporting and opposing the changes, with supporters emphasizing flexibility and opponents raising concerns about teacher evaluation and instructional practice. CS/SB 164, on vessel accountability, was described as a measure to address derelict and at-risk vessels by improving owner identification, creating a free long-term anchoring permit program, increasing penalties, and authorizing grants for local governments in the FWC prevention program. It received support from marine industry groups and was reported favorably. CS/SB 472, on education and correctional facilities for licensed professions, would allow inmates to receive credit toward licensure for qualifying coursework; a strike-all amendment added coordination with DBPR and professional boards. The bill drew support from criminal justice, business, and policy groups and passed unanimously. The committee spent the most time on CS/SB 438, on food and hemp products. Senator Burton and co-sponsor Senator Davis argued the bill was needed to regulate intoxicating hemp products, restrict child-appealing packaging and signage, ban synthetic hemp products, cap THC content in edibles and beverages, and require hemp beverages to be sold through alcohol-style distribution channels. Supporters, including alcohol distributors and some public safety advocates, said the bill would improve testing, labeling, and consumer protection. Opponents, including hemp retailers, farmers, and libertarian advocates, argued it would harm small businesses, reduce consumer choice, and push sales to the black market. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on tab five, and the committee adjourned.

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• uses a standard and consistent process.
• It's a very labor-intensive process.
• So currently, we start processing ballots as soon as we have ballots to process.
• But it's still all the same process, same secure.
• They're impeding the hand-count process.

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 3709, which would change the partial manual audit process so early voting could be audited by voting location rather than by randomly selected precincts. The author and several supporters said the current precinct-based process is antiquated, labor-intensive, and especially difficult in countywide voting systems and large counties. Opponents and some neutral witnesses raised concerns about whether the change would still allow an apples-to-apples audit against official precinct results, whether random selection procedures should be more clearly defined, and how ballot secrecy and mail ballots would be handled. The Secretary of State’s office said counties already use random selection methods and that the bill would largely standardize early voting audits with election-day procedures, while also noting ballot privacy issues can arise in public records requests. After testimony, the bill was left pending. The committee then took up House Bill 766, as substituted, which would require precinct chair applicants to provide an email address, phone number, or both, while making that contact information confidential. Supporters said the change would help parties and local officials contact applicants more efficiently. Opponents argued it could expose personal contact information to public records requests and harassment, and some suggested the information should instead be handled through party rules. The bill was left pending after the committee substitute was withdrawn. House Bill 3775 followed and would set clearer timelines for when early voting ballot boards may begin opening carrier envelopes, with different start times based on county size. Supporters said the bill would address counties opening ballots too early and improve ballot security, while opponents warned it could delay defect notices and cure opportunities for mail voters and create problems in large counties that process high volumes of ballots. Testimony also focused on whether the bill referred to carrier envelopes or secrecy envelopes and on how counties like Harris County currently image and secure ballot materials. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 4275, which would require countywide polling systems to have polling places in each election precinct, intended to address uneven distribution of polling locations across county commissioner precincts. Supporters said the bill would make polling place distribution fairer and more consistent, especially in Harris County, while opponents said it would undermine countywide voting, increase costs, require more equipment and staff, and reduce local flexibility. Several witnesses also raised concerns about ballot secrecy and the practical burden on large and rural counties. The bill remained under discussion as testimony continued.

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• They'll just make a few opening statements and comments about the board and their licensure process,
• We are in the process of launching a registry for dialysis patient care technicians.
• The Arkansas Center for Nursing, which is our workforce center, they spend a lot of time looking at that
• center, we do give them a grant to do some of that outreach and try to get our numbers of actively working
• But we are working on processes.

Summary: The Occupational Licensing Review Subcommittee met to review two occupational licensing reports: the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers. For nursing, board officials described the board’s history, scope, and licensure categories, saying it regulates about 72,000 nurses across RN, LPN, advanced practice, medication assistant, and dialysis technician-related roles. Members asked about workforce shortages, complaint volume, and the board’s finances. The board said Arkansas has enough licensed nurses overall but faces vacancy and distribution issues, receives about 2,200 complaints annually, and most serious complaints involve criminal backgrounds, fraud or misrepresentation, misappropriation, drug abuse, and criminal investigations. Officials also said they are looking at ways to improve efficiency in case handling, including better documentation and added help positions, and noted outreach efforts through nursing associations and the Arkansas Center for Nursing. For professional soil classifiers, Agriculture Department officials explained that the occupation was created in 1975 and now is administered by the Natural Resources Commission after the former board was abolished in 2023. They said the profession is small and specialized, with about 29 registered soil classifiers in Arkansas, and requires a four-year degree plus coursework in biological, earth, and soil sciences. Members asked whether the current number is sufficient, what the work involves, and how the licensing fund is used. Officials said the current number appears adequate, though demand could change with more nutrient management or related work, and that soil classifiers commonly assist with septic system design, perk testing, wetland determinations, and other soil-related projects. They also noted the program has a small reserve and may look at training, curriculum, testing, and administrative budget adjustments. Both reports were reviewed without objection, and no votes were taken. The next meeting was announced for February 19 at 1:30 p.m.

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• ,<00:21:19.039> and controls over our people, process, and controls over our people, process
• Uh, if there are process is working.
• Um and we uh we do discovery process.
• If you that is a process that we do.
• Deputy Commissioner, call center? Yeah.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• One, it clarifies that regional occupational centers and programs are eligible to participate.
• regional occupational centers and programs are eligible to participate.
• We value our ability to have choice and voice in the process.
• I'm still going to process and think about that, but thank you.
• Laura Kerr with the Charter School Development Center on issue number five.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• decision-m and the internal processes. decision-m and the internal processes.
• share how the prepayment review process share how the prepayment review process has<00:33:03.519
• additional fees on top of that process? additional fees on top of that process?
• process was implemented and rolled out. process was implemented and rolled out.
• Guarantee due process, real due process. and balances, trust erodess.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• 00:04:56.240> which<00:04:56.560> it Medical Center appropriation which it Medical Center
• Next up,<01:09:43.839> center<01:09:44.159> care.
• Welcome to the up, center care.
• And in the center things and more of it.
• Thank you, bill through the process. Thank you, Madam<01:46:47.040> Chair.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2312 and first adopted the DE1 amendment, after which the amended bill was discussed. Nonpartisan fiscal staff walked through the spreadsheet and explained the bill’s higher education budget changes, including increases for state grants and tribal college assistance, unchanged funding for several existing programs, and reductions or eliminations for items such as state work study, summer academic enrichment, student loan counseling, concurrent enrollment, and the student parent support initiative. Staff also noted transfers to special revenue funds, the cancellation and reappropriation of ALS research funding, and a new licensing/registration revenue item. The committee was told the bill met the committee’s zero target overall, with a net general fund change of zero relative to the February forecast, while also adding some non-general fund expenditures for program licensing and registration. Members asked several questions about the transfers and specific line items, including whether any new special revenue accounts were being created, the foster care wraparound services line, and the treatment of the University of Minnesota and Centric Care partnership. Staff explained that the transfers generally did not create new accounts, that some items were not in the base, and that the U of M/Centric Care partnership was a one-time appropriation in the prior bill but was now being built into the base at a different amount. The University of Minnesota section also included new or continued funding for medical school development, health training restoration, emergency assistance grants, ALS research, and a weather resiliency program, while the Mayo Foundation section eliminated funding for Mayo Medical School and the Mayo family medicine residency program. The policy portion of the DE1 was then introduced. It included a maximum tuition and fee amount for state grants, direct appropriation of emergency assistance grants to Minnesota State, a juvenile justice appropriation for Metropolitan State University, and the ALS research reappropriation to the University of Minnesota. It also contained repealers for unfunded programs, including a delayed repealer for the student parent support initiative. In the higher education policy article, the bill would allow Minnesota State to offer applied doctoral degrees in cybersecurity, make technical changes to hunger-free campus and sexual misconduct procedures, extend pregnant and parenting student protections to private institutions, allow OHE to retain up to 10% of certain competitive grants for administration, consolidate reports, change the state grant formula so negative FAFSA contributions count as zero, and reduce the state grant lifetime credit cap from 180 to 120 credits. The Northstar Promise provisions would limit tuition and fees to resident rates and require MnState, and request the University of Minnesota, to ensure eligible students receive the benefit.

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• The process certification process that we're talking about here has to do with cremation.
• <00:47:50.880> so believe applies to to this process so believe applies to to this process
• Another process, too?
• through this process through this process um<01:26:14.080> so<01:26:14.480> in<01:
• <01:27:17.840> don't they're not guiding the process don't they're not guiding the process

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• You can see in this picture, this is the state emergency operations center that's located in Blaine.
• We are in the process of, and we've implemented this in most areas of the state.
• As noted here again, the pre-design has already been done, and we're in the process of purchasing that
• of purchasing that land with process of purchasing that land with existing<00:15:14.240> funds
• c> to<00:17:32.760> meet<00:17:32.960> those process with Mankato to meet those process

Bills: HF3599, HF3761, HF3523, HF3515, HF573

Keywords: water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, bond issuance, Becker, sewer improvements, sanitation, Hibbing, state bonds, infrastructure funding, capital investment, safety improvements, mobility, U.S. Highway 12, bonds, transportation funding, trails, Prior Lake, bond funding, recreational improvements

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• <00:24:44.320> for adjustment for the Perpich Center for adjustment for the Perpich Center
• Section 10 is the ice arena process.
• At Academia, we are student centered and rooted in our community.
• At Academia, we are student centered and rooted in our community.
• At Academia, we are student centered and rooted in our community.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• work with the subcommittees on the bills that they're going to have and the way I understand the process
• I would like to do a deep dive on the procurement process to do that. Thank you. OK.
• The department also operates 16 Regional Service centers or RSCs, providing additional customer options
• And then we have the ability to store plates at our 16 regional service centers, and then each of the
• All that being said, we are also kind of an innovation center, uh, you know, pipelines are a big part

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• Members, I am excited here today to celebrate the centennial of Ascension Saint John Medical Center.
• Process, even if they are lawfully present, would not count.
• Senator Brooks is going to be in the process of questioning and has withdrawn his statement.
• Members, this is a bill that pertains to the pardon and parole process.
• They are learning about the process and wanted to watch the Senate in action.

Bills: HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346

Keywords: tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission

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• Currently, state law prohibits Senator Hinojosa: Disrupting lawful meetings or processions, but it does
• Then the accreditation process actually takes longer.
• They set up a reunification center for parents.
• The process of drafting, submitting, and publishing an ad is time consuming.
• This is an issue of fair play and due process.

Bills: HB 33, HB 45, HB 48, HB 1261, HB 1465, HB 1778, HB 2596, HB 5238, SB 2969

Keywords: HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft

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• She practices full-time at Banner Gateway Medical Center and M.D.
• Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert.
• It doesn't stop any of the process. It's a disclosure. It's the transparency.
• It doesn't stop any of the process. It's a disclosure.
• Currently, boards do not have to show due process requiring evidence or notice.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• It maintains the improvements to the integrated resource planning process, including enhanced transparency
• , and a structured stakeholder review process.
• Second, it clarifies the exemptions from the GS-5 class for non-data-center customers to fit a number
• These changes in effect create a pure large data center class.
• It's about providing due process protections during immigration enforcement.

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 3, 976, house, all

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• I owned a mammogram center. I know how this works.
• It updates the processes and present the plans to present the plans to the legislature and that is the
• And so I think it will be a much faster process than it used to be additional debate.
• Before we go to the amendment process, are there questions on the bill as explained?
• Florida statute, 282-0201, to provide that the Northwest Regional Data Center must meet or exceed the

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Some of you are more familiar with this process as it typically goes in the legislature, and some of
• centers worldwide.
• centers worldwide.
• Center Jewish Studies and the Jewish Law Students Association.
• Center for Jewish Studies and the Jewish Law Students Association.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The commission held a public comment hearing as it continued work toward a November 30 statutory deadline for its final report. The co-chairs reviewed logistics for the hybrid format, two-minute testimony limit, respectful conduct, and the plan to alternate between in-person and virtual speakers. The commission approved the minutes from its previous September 8 meeting by motion and vote, with no nays. Much of the testimony focused on how the commission should define antisemitism, especially whether to adopt the IHRA definition and whether it improperly conflates antisemitism with criticism of Israel or Zionism. Many speakers, including Jewish educators, rabbis, academics, students, and legislators, described personal experiences with antisemitism and urged the commission to address hate while protecting free speech, academic freedom, and the ability to criticize Israeli government policy. Several called for the commission to reject or narrow the IHRA definition and instead consider the Jerusalem Declaration or other frameworks that distinguish antisemitism from anti-Zionism. Others emphasized that antisemitism should be addressed alongside racism, Islamophobia, white nationalism, and other forms of bias, and some urged broader anti-bias training in schools. A smaller number of speakers supported stronger action against antisemitism in schools and public institutions, including concerns about antisemitic materials in education and about organizations or events they viewed as promoting hate. A recurring theme was the conflict in Gaza and its impact on the debate: some speakers condemned Israel’s military actions as genocide, apartheid, or colonialism and said criticism of those actions should not be treated as antisemitic, while others defended Israel, rejected genocide claims, and argued that anti-Israel activism can fuel antisemitism. Several speakers also raised concerns about campus discipline, union materials, and state facility rentals, and one speaker asked that state resources not be used by groups they viewed as inciting hate. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the prior minutes and hearing public testimony.

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• I am the public policy manager for the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, here in
• This bill reflects our mission at CFILC, which supports independent living centers and their consumers
• SB 837 initiates the process, and I respectfully urge your aye vote.
• We represent 400-plus centers, primarily older folks, median age in the late 70s, 80s.
• Dan Ogunfuss, on behalf of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, in support.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , marriage and family therapist, or licensed clinical social worker at federally qualified health centers
• I'm the chairman of the board of First Med, which is a federally qualified health center in southern
• ] The Life Change Center has three clinics in northern Nevada: Sparks, Reno, and Carson City.
• The process starts when the youth turns 14 and is in foster care.
• So that is a collaborative process, right? Because the youth, it's really their plan.

Keywords: 909, all