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• So they're part of like a big program, like the University of New Mexico, where we have almost 800 residents
• That the number of residency programs have grown in New Mexico since 2019.
• But by creating our unique kind of Medicaid program, we're able to grow the residency programs without
• One of the things that the New Mexico Department of Health began delivering and administering this program
• So I'm wondering: have we studied this, even this sector of seniors that are at 185% of poverty level

Bills: SB37, SB29

Keywords: high-quality literacy instruction, science of reading, structured literacy, reading instruction, literacy assessment, dyslexia screening, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, biliteracy, English language learner, ELL, bilingual education, dual language program, reading intervention, reading difficulty, reading improvement plan, literacy coach

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• First, we appreciate the bill's clear alignment of educator preparation programs with the science of
• I also want to highlight that the educator preparation programs of New Mexico are fully committed to
• This is part of a broader set of work that we're doing as educator preparation programs to ensure that
• the level of candidates that are coming out of our programs are prepared to teach in our schools for
• I don't know why, but part of it is that we're professionalizing by moving to this kind of program.

Bills: SB29, SB37

Keywords: SB29, math requirements for teaching license, teacher licensure, teacher endorsement, mathematics methods, elementary education, secondary education, special education, early childhood education, reciprocity, Public Education Department, Mathematics and Science Education Act, mathematics instructional leadership framework, professional learning plan, K-3 screening, mathematics screening assessment, mathematics difficulty, support plan, multilevel support, intervention

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• /c> the what the program in terms of the the what the program in terms of the resources<00:25:24.679>
• the direction of a program that was the direction of a program that was really<00:32:25.760>
• :58.160> kind<01:01:58.279> of program since that would kind of program since that would
• programs will consist of three programs will consist of three University<01:37:00.560> Partners
• In our apprenticeship program, a cohort of 21 paraprofessionals engaged in a two-year program of job-embedded

Bills: HF1538, HF1965, HF2251, HF2838

Keywords: teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district, cooperative unit, teacher pipeline, alternative licensure, apprenticeship program, labor and industry, union representation

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• effectiveness of a program. support of looking at ways to be support of looking at ways to be innovative
• <00:52:01.280> how implementation of a program and then how implementation of a program and
• measure of success for our our programs. measure of success for our our programs.
• of all the programs would have a website of all the programs that<00:54:12.640> are<00:54:12.800
• So we run out of capacity. So we’re trying to do creative programs.

Bills: HF630, HF1435, HF1607

Keywords: short-call substitute, substitute teacher, substitute teaching license, pilot program, teacher shortage, education workforce, school district, charter school, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, background check, paraprofessional, education support personnel, temporary license, substitute training, retaliation, teacher pay, daily substitute pay, Minnesota education law, education innovation

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• these programs, nor does it expand the number of NEs that need to comply with the background studies
• these programs, nor does it expand the number of NEs that need to comply with the background studies
• these programs, nor does it expand the number of NEs that need to comply with the background studies
• of the Office of Inspector General is to evaluate current state programs, not just to look for fraud
• about some of these really big programs about some of these really big programs where<01:15:35.040

Bills: HF1, HF1384

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• And the ultimate goal of this is to complete the federal feasibility study, uh, that we're currently
• It is a first of its kind program in Texas and in my opinion, long overdue, as you've heard some stories
• In Texas, we're blessed to be one of the 22 states with a license plate program that helps fund spay
• Furthermore, numerous studies from public health institutes demonstrate the adverse effects of outdoor
• So that kind of puts it, that kind of takes care of a lot of problems and previous rulings and things

Bills: HB 341, HB 791, HB 1564, HB 1695, HB 1722, HB 1729, HB 1772, HB 2003, HB 2954, HB 2989, HB 3084, HB 3134, HB 3135, HB 3309, HB 3611, HB 3679, HB 3727, HB 3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• We are just completing a two-and-a-half-year-long feasibility study, so we are about two-thirds of the
• It is a first-of-its-kind program in Texas, and in my opinion, long overdue.
• We're blessed to be one of the 22 states with a license plate program that helps fund spay and neuter
• out because of the repeat of.
• Furthermore, numerous studies from public health institutes demonstrate the adverse effects of outdoor

Bills: HB341, HB791, HB1564, HB1695, HB1722, HB1729, HB1772, HB2003, HB2954, HB2989, HB3084, HB3134, HB3135, HB3309, HB3611, HB3679, HB3727, HB3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• ridership study with... ...L.E.K. and then looking at the general kind of financing package that might
• As a result of a number of years of the business being in sort of maintenance mode, we're now moving
• So we don't need to do a feasibility study of whether it's cost-effective or not, a cost-effective transportation
• Nothing's been done to study how the terrain changed or what the results were of those two events.
• The study on long trains completed in September of 2021 highlighted a significant risk to public safety

Bills: HB341, HB791, HB1564, HB1695, HB1722, HB1729, HB1772, HB2003, HB2954, HB2989, HB3084, HB3134, HB3135, HB3309, HB3611, HB3679, HB3727, HB3832

Keywords: affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates

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• A study from the Department of Human Services in Hennepin Health in 2023 found that one in three deaths
• <00:29:48.240> Human study from the Department of Human study from the Department of Human
• You'll note that public programs pay for about 75% of treatment admissions.
• <00:38:04.640> um public programs pay for about 75% of um public programs pay for about 75%
• And so that was part of the impetus around some of the drug checking programs that we’ve begun implementing

Bills: HF696, HF1429, HF1379

Keywords: HF696, rural EMS, ambulance, emergency medical services, uncompensated care, payment pool, rural health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, public safety answering point, PSAP, nontransport, unpaid ambulance calls, EMS reimbursement, rural ambulance provider, general fund appropriation, Minnesota health finance, specialized life support, metropolitan counties, emergency response funding, HF1429

Bills: HB85, HB94, HB276, HB323, HB374, HB586, HB656, HB998, HB1204, SB42, SB46, SB51, SB87, SB110, SB154

Keywords: animal abuse, registry, law enforcement, felony offenses, public notification, firearms, due process, confiscation, law-abiding citizen, government funding, self-defense, bail, contradictory bail hearing, Gwen's Law, pretrial detention, criminal procedure, child sexual abuse, child rape, sexual battery, oral sexual battery

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• between the type of program that could or the type of lease that might be offered or the type of operation
• between the type of program that could or the type of lease that might be offered or the type of operation
• between the type of program that could or the type of lease that might be offered or the type of operation
• program within the department of program within the department of agriculture<01:22:06.000> biocurity
• Happy to answer any questions. programming. We've seen a lot of um programming.

Bills: SB2885, SB2174, SB2925, SB2798, SB2320, SB2800, SB1230, SB2706, SB3233, SB2405, SB2350, SB2169, SB3320

Keywords: coconut rhinoceros beetle, invasive species, biosecurity, green waste, environmental management, agriculture, quarantine, pest control, transport regulations, Hawaii Revised Statutes, coconut trees, tax credit, natural management, Hawaii, environment, agricultural enforcement, agricultural theft, farm theft, crop theft, commodity theft

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2885 SD1, which would create mandatory handling and storage rules for commercial and residential coconut rhinoceros beetle host material beginning in 2027, with penalties and an effective date. Support came from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, DLNR, Maui County Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Hawaii Farmers Union, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Testifiers generally said the bill would help reduce CRB spread, though some urged additional science-backed methods, better coordination, and technical or cost-share support for smaller operations. Hawaiian Earth Recycling recommended amendments to align the bill with existing Department of Health/EPA composting rules, add other materials that can harbor CRB, allow future approved treatment methods, and replace the bill’s 60-day turning requirement with existing pathogen-reduction standards. One individual supported the goal but argued the state’s CRB strategy has lacked community and cultural consultation and should include a cultural advisement role. Department witnesses said enforcement would rely on inspection and an educate-before-regulate approach, and they noted the challenge of creating enough drop-off sites, especially in rural areas. The committee then took up SB 2174 SD2, which would authorize the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine, halt operations in affected areas for 96 hours with possible extension, quarantine suspected pest areas, issue notices and compensation to affected farmers, and adopt interim transportation rules for materials that may harbor high-impact invasive species. The department and DLNR supported the measure, emphasizing the need for fast action in the first hours of an invasion. Hawaii Farmers Union supported the compensation provisions but asked for stronger communication with producers and a post-action report to the Board of Agriculture after about 90 days to evaluate effectiveness and economic impacts. In response to questions, department staff said the bill would be a short-term, department-only quarantine authority distinct from the governor-declared biosecurity emergency authority enacted previously, and that it could serve as an intermediate step. They also said outreach would need to be done through farm organizations such as Farmers Union, Farm Bureau, and Cattlemen’s groups. The final measure discussed was SB 2925 SD1, relating to coconut trees. The bill would recognize coconut trees as a source of food and water and a cultural treasure, require rules for coconut tree seed banks, require signage identifying landscape palms where applicable, set labeling standards for non-consumable landscape palms, and create an income tax credit for consumable coconut trees maintained through natural management practices. The transcript ended before testimony or action on this bill was completed, and no vote was taken on any of the measures discussed in the portion provided.

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• And I think there's plenty of time for us to convene a work group in the interim to study it.
• a version of the ICPC that requires a home study on a parent?
• National studies show that up to 10% of any expenditures, and health and human services annually are
• I know that these types of services that serve the Medicaid population exist through pilot programs,
• this outside of the Texas Health Steps Program.

Bills: HB26, HB140, HB141, HB142, HB215, HB26, HB140, HB141, HB142, HB215

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• This is just the studying part of it.
• So this is a continuation of that study and to give them complete the plan so that we can bring it back
• That's also a purpose of the study.
• of thousands of workforce units, ...on successful programs in other states which have similar approaches
• Washington has this program as well. But one of the biggest. program.

Bills: HB310, HB323, HM51, HB194

Keywords: museum, cultural affairs, lowrider, Espanola, appropriation, feasibility study, broadband access, low-income, rural areas, Indian nations, affordable internet, employment opportunities, detention centers, immigration, economic development, repurposing facilities, job transition, rural development, housing, affordable housing

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• A grant program will continue to exist with the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office in
• It is a state program and one of the best in the world that we have to be able to integrate this quicker
• And of course, working with the governor's office and to be able to, and of course, both sides of the
• I've got a lot of experience with the Valley situation, the alert program.
• of species.

Bills: HB33, HB45, HB48, HB1261, HB1465, HB1778, HB2596, HB5238, SB2969, HB45, HB48

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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• We lost two young, beautiful boys in the state of Minnesota in a very short period of time because of
• I respectfully ask for your support of this bill to help the delegated county feedlot programs continue
• I appreciate this handout, kind of just a one-on-one county feedlot program.
• Generally, the feedlot program and other regulatory programs are funded out of that program.
• Generally the the feedlot program and other regulatory programs are funded out of that program a bit.

Bills: HF1355, HF78, HF1846, HF1225

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF78, Minnesota veterans, veteran retreats, Camp Bliss, Walker, Independent Lifestyles Inc., Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs grant, general fund appropriation, family members, spouse, domestic partner, children, therapy, transportation

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• Because we have lots of examples of those kind of things. How do you overlook that?
• where persistent and willful violations of the bail, of the protection, the interest of the public,
• Of the committee substitute? Of the sub. Okay.
• Of course what? Of course not.
• This year, I am also the chair of the Judicial Section of the State Bar of Texas.

Bills: SB260, SB263, SB293, SJR18

Keywords: school safety, Foundation School Program, education funding, student allotment, Texas education, SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction

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• But this is really a study of geology, hydrology, and the cultural significance of the Falls as it relates
• One of the biggest challenges with the program is awareness.
• In 2024, only about 11,500 unique users took advantage of the program, about 4,500 per month.
• Transit Assistance Program, all of which are basic needs.
• Hilary Kass to conduct a study released in April 2024 of so-called gender identity services.

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• A key part of our study is searching for historic records, and through the efforts of our historian,
• One of the biggest challenges with the program is awareness.
• <01:04:22.240> the unique users took advantage of the unique users took advantage of the program
• <01:07:27.680> the<01:07:27.880> program ways they've heard of the program ways they've
• a study released in April 2024 of a study released in April 2024 of so-called<01:21:53.360> gender

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• of courtrooms.
• It establishes a program within the Department of Commerce to provide competitive grants in cities and
• They would be able to build entire class programming around a larger group of students, let's say 20
• So if you do a pullout program for a child, that'd be kind of like a special ed class, almost.
• But because of the money, the pilot program, we just didn't want to open it up to all.

Bills: SB1290, SB1332, SB1369, SB1379, SB1381, SB1386, SB1390, SB1428, SB1584, SB1696, SB175, SB1778, SB1794, SB1806, SB1836, SB201

Keywords: 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, housing, infrastructure, water projects, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, economic development, zero-interest loans, clawback provision, local contractors, mental health, crisis services, 988 Lifeline, suicide prevention, behavioral health, human trafficking

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• the Heleon shared ride program to serve the entire island of Hawaii, including rural and underserved
• of the task force's responsibility to also include separation of ownership and control of electric energy
• <00:04:46.880> of<00:04:47.240> the<00:04:48.000> task amend the scope and study
• of the task amend the scope and study of the task force's<00:04:48.640> responsibility<00:04:
• <00:07:30.360> large study the potential impacts of large study the potential impacts of large

Bills: HCR43, HCR154, HCR165, HCR186, HCR200, HCR202, HCR206

Keywords: pedestrian safety, raised crosswalks, Honolulu, traffic infrastructure, school zone, HCR154, Hele-On, Hele-On Shared Ride Program, County of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Mass Transit Agency, shared ride, paratransit, accessible transportation, ADA, mobility devices, wheelchair accessible, kupuna, seniors, elderly

Summary: The Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs reconvened on April 21 and took up a series of House Concurrent Resolutions, with no public testimony. Members first approved HCR 43, urging raised crosswalks near Ala Wai Elementary at University Avenue, Malkiki Street, and Kamoku Street to improve student safety, and HCR 154, asking Hawaii County to expand the Heleon shared ride program islandwide, including rural and underserved areas. They also passed HCR 165, calling for permanent pickleball nets and court lighting at Kamilo Iki Community Park, and HCR 186, urging the U.S. Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency to extend health care authorization renewals for people affected by the Red Hill water contamination crisis. The committee then approved HCR 200, which urges the Department of Defense to reassess prior CERCLA-related closure decisions in light of evolving PFAS science. Members said the measure was intended to help keep PFAS out of the water system. HCR 202, establishing a legislative task force on Hawaii’s future energy pathways, was amended before passage to expand the task force’s scope to include separation of generation from transmission and distribution, add Senate leadership representation, and include representatives from the Agricultural Development Corporation and the Farm Bureau. Several members supported the amended version with reservations, expressing concern about possible cost impacts from separating generation and distribution. Finally, the committee passed HCR 206 HD1, which requests the Hawaii State Energy Office to convene a working group to study the impacts of large data centers on utilities, ratepayers, natural resources, and climate goals. All measures were adopted by the committee, with HCR 202 passing with amendments and the others passing unamended. The meeting then adjourned.