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• It is my concern too is we do have layers in our state, but not like some other states.
• It is my concern too is we do have layers in our state, but not like some other states.
• It is my concern too is we do have layers in our state, but not like some other states.
• It is my concern too is we do have layers in our state, but not like some other states.
• It is my concern too is we do have layers in our state, but not like some other states.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• All got to the exact same pinpoint of this test is not right for our state for the problems that we're
• against state law.
• I travel the state, talk to vets all over the state.
• within our state. state.
• banned them for all the students in our state. state.

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• another state.
• In addition, we operate state psychiatric hospitals and state supported living centers.
• And states can do these for various things, to manage care in our state is done through a waiver.
• know that you've heard this before from me at these committee hearings, what other states do. states
• Test kits, COVID test kits, the current policy allows for the dispensation of four COVID test kits to

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• We have included some funds for the state auditor to come in and do an audit of the previous, The state
• in the country whose entire state budget does not... ...combine equal the $82 billion that the state
• It makes important changes to state education governance.
• Thank you. adding non-L-EA state agency, or I'm sorry, non-local educational agency state preschool in
• Finally, I want to echo the comments made by our partners at CHIRLA regarding the guardrails for the state-to-state

Summary: The Assembly Budget Committee met to consider the final three-party agreement for the 2026-27 state budget and 19 implementing bills, including two budget bill juniors and 17 trailer bills. Committee leadership and administration officials described the budget as a balanced plan that reduces out-year structural deficits, maintains large reserves, and makes major investments in health care, education, housing, child care, public safety, and other core services while also responding to expected federal cuts and fiscal uncertainty. The Department of Finance outlined the package’s major components, including Medi-Cal adjustments, education funding increases, higher education changes, child care and human services updates, housing and homelessness funding, energy and transportation provisions, and tax and general government changes. Members asked questions about several provisions, including CSU enrollment targets and turnaround plans, the Prop. 98 settle-up mechanism, the plastics market development payment program, housing accountability measures, NextGen 9-1-1 implementation, and veteran services. Staff and administration witnesses explained that the higher education language is intended to improve campus-by-campus reporting and oversight, that Prop. 98 settle-up would be finalized later through the statutory certification process, and that NextGen 9-1-1 now includes one-time funding, quarterly reporting, an independent technical review, and a state audit. Members also discussed the HAP homelessness funding increase to $900 million and the balance between accountability and timely distribution of funds. The most extended exchange centered on comparisons between funding for veterans and Medi-Cal/immigrant health coverage. Republican members argued the budget spends far more on undocumented immigrant services than on veterans, while Democratic members and Finance staff responded that the comparison was misleading because many veterans’ services are federally funded and the state budget also includes dedicated veteran support. The chair and other members emphasized that the budget reflects difficult tradeoffs and that the package protects vulnerable populations, preserves health care access, and advances affordability. No final vote was described in the excerpt, but members indicated support for the overall package and said they would support it on the floor.

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• test for licensing.
• test?
• And most states, there are some differences between states.
• So it is different state to state.
• Have you taken a test? I did not take a test.

Summary: The subcommittee heard and approved four bills focused on reducing or modernizing professional regulation. HB 6015, by Rep. Oliver, repeals the word “reusable” from the wine keg statute to allow businesses more flexibility in container materials; members joked about the possibility of a Home Depot bucket, and the bill passed 16-0. HB 339, by Rep. Abbott, creates an alternative temporary licensure pathway for surveyors and mappers based on employer recommendation and exam passage, but members raised concerns about qualifications, liability, and oversight; Abbott said he was open to amendments, and the bill passed 14-1 with Rep. Overdorf dissenting. HB 139, by Rep. Lopez, allows pawnbrokers to use digital transaction forms instead of only printed forms; a technical amendment added readability and placement requirements for digital forms, and the bill passed unanimously. HB 195, by Rep. Chambliss, lets the Department of Corrections coordinate with DBPR boards so inmates who complete licensure-related classes can receive credit toward professional licensure; supporters framed it as a second-chance and workforce bill, an amendment clarified that DBPR handles professions without boards, and the bill passed favorably 15-0. The committee then received a presentation from DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin on the department’s role overseeing more than 1.7 million businesses and professionals across over 30 fields. She highlighted enforcement and complaint data, including more than 24,000 inspections and complaints handled in the last fiscal year, a preference for education and voluntary compliance over formal discipline, and the department’s alternative dispute resolution program, which returned $2.7 million to consumers and saved $270,000 in costs. Griffin also reviewed recent deregulatory and efficiency efforts, including endorsement/reciprocity reforms, fee waivers, reduced processing times, and shorter call wait times, and said DBPR is continuing to look for ways to cut red tape while protecting public safety. Members questioned Griffin about permitting, continuing education, complaint processing, board vacancies, fraud in cosmetology and construction, coordination with other agencies, and whether schools can block students from taking state exams over unpaid tuition. DBPR staff said complaints are generally processed within 60 days, schools cannot bar graduates from taking the exam because of tuition debt, and the department works with other agencies when issues cross jurisdictional lines. The panel discussion that followed featured industry representatives from landscape architecture, building/code administration, pools, roofing, construction, HVAC/electrical, and hospitality, who generally supported reducing local permitting burdens, standardizing requirements, improving reciprocity and training pathways, and using technology and clearer scopes of work to make licensure and inspections more efficient.

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• Today, 47 states plus the District of Columbia allow direct shipments of wine, but only nine states plus
• shipments of wine but only nine states shipments of wine but only nine states plus<00:11:25.000>
• Thank you so much. common carrier report so in other states common carrier report so in other states
• prevalence rates well above the state prevalence rates well above the state average<00:55:05.880
• unable to go into effect without State unable to go into effect without State legislation<00:55:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 29, 2025, and heard testimony on HB 108, which concerns intoxicating liquor and would expand direct-to-consumer shipping for beer and spirits. Supporters included representatives of Koloa Rum Company, Maui Brewing Company, and Ola Brew, who argued the bill would modernize alcohol laws, help small local producers compete, support jobs and local agriculture, and give consumers more access to Hawaii-made products. They also said Hawaii already has experience regulating direct wine shipments, with age verification and carrier-based delivery systems in place, and that direct shipping could help businesses reach visitors after they return home and diversify beyond tourism. Opposition came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, whose representative said the bill could increase access for underage drinking, especially because liquor commissions do not currently conduct compliance checks on alcohol shipments and may lack capacity to do so. The group also raised tax-enforcement concerns, saying the existing three-tier system makes excise and sales tax collection easier, while direct shipping would require additional auditing. They urged the committee to oppose the bill or defer it until more research is done, and suggested a common carrier reporting requirement to help reconcile shipments. Committee members questioned both sides about whether current law already allows some alcohol shipments, whether a Kentucky distiller could ship directly to Hawaii, and how reciprocity with other states would work. Supporters said the bill is modeled on wine-shipping language and could be amended to clarify reciprocity, while opponents said the bill lacks a common carrier reporting requirement and would place a burden on county liquor commissions. No vote or final action on HB 108 was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• students throughout the state. students throughout the state.
• If you really want it taught, are you going to test it with a standardized test?
• Hampshire expect in test results. Hampshire expect in test results.
• people of the state why it was done. people of the state why it was done.
• the state the state >> per<05:15:59.680> school.

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• of those tests and drugs.
• Get the test positive.
• Senator, there are always some EMS caregivers that move from state to state.
• state procurement, and it goes To these 32 providers across the state.
• It also creates an out-of-state telehealth registry for out-of-state telehealth and other state medical

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• and state institutions.
• Fourth-grade tests, their paper-pencil tests, to still have the option to do so.
• Math CMAS test, and in fourth grade also the social studies CMAS test.
• These are employees of the state or state-created entities like...
• State or state-created entities like special districts, counties, and cities.

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• I'm a state senator Roberto Bobby J.
• All over the state and when we're working together, uh, seeing different parts of the state through one
• Are they tested? Do they understand?
• Yeah, they're, they're all are required to all the state mandated tests.
• our state revenue system.

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• And I mainly wanted because you stated just for certain homes or yeah, explain it to me please.
• And that's why it's a pilot program to test to see if we can do it.
• They followed up with the child's pediatrician, pediatrician requested additional testing.
• And it's important to know that credential is simply passing a test.
• allowing non-state funds to be used for additional pay.

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• Other states interpret that out-of-state conviction as they wish.
• But we work throughout the state.
• birth mother's state.
• first sent it to the states.
• first sentenced to the state.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee hearing began with opening remarks from the House and Senate chairs outlining procedures for a large public hearing with more than 100 witnesses on 64 legislative proposals. They explained time limits, rules for in-person and virtual testimony, written testimony procedures, and the committee’s reporting deadline. Testimony then moved through a series of juvenile justice, child protection, and civil liberties bills, with witnesses generally urging favorable reports or, in one case, opposing expanded juvenile court transparency and child advocate access to records. Several witnesses supported bills aimed at juvenile justice reform. Representative Hendricks backed H. 1744 to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking, citing federal findings of child labor in seafood processing and calling for stronger penalties and a ban on minors working in such facilities. Senator Gomez supported S. 1131 and S. 1121 to reduce juvenile fees, fines, restitution burdens, and bail-related costs, arguing they worsen racial and economic disparities. Senator Crean and other advocates supported S. 1051/H. 1695 to expand juvenile diversion eligibility, while multiple witnesses from juvenile justice and immigrant advocacy groups supported H. 1657/S. 1058 to expand juvenile expungement and to limit sharing juvenile fingerprints with federal authorities, describing recent ICE detentions of Chelsea students and the resulting fear in immigrant communities. Witnesses also supported H. 1918/S. 1240 to narrow the youthful offender statute, raising the minimum age and reducing mandatory adult-style penalties for youth. The committee also heard testimony on child safety and bodily autonomy bills. Middlesex District Attorney Marion Ryan supported H. 1752 to protect children left in extreme temperatures, explaining it would create civil penalties, allow emergency responders to remove children from cars without liability, and add criminal penalties when serious injury results. Representative Thurber and Senator O’Connor testified for H. 2011/S. 1227, a bill prohibiting coercion or mandates for health-related interventions, including vaccinations, and allowing legal remedies for violations. Senator Jalen supported S. 1136/H. 1847 to prevent false confessions by requiring recording of interrogations and banning deceptive tactics, and several innocence-project and legal-services witnesses described wrongful convictions tied to false confessions and coercive interrogations. Another major topic was H. 1626, which would require age verification for pornographic content and launch an education campaign about online sexual exploitation; Representative Cruz and survivor Udoz Wallace testified in support, describing nonconsensual image sharing and deepfake harms. Not all testimony was supportive. The Committee for Public Counsel Services opposed S. 1035, which would increase transparency in juvenile court proceedings, and H. 1689, which would expand the child advocate’s access to confidential juvenile records, arguing both would undermine privacy and trauma-informed protections for children and families. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the session consisted of opening remarks and public testimony on the listed bills.

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• The first test, basically the way it works is you start with the first test, and if the applicant does
• not meet the first test, only then would the ZBA move on to determining whether the second test is met
• >> can we have you summarize test? >> can we have you summarize test?
• In the 64 billion across 28 states.
• And so, I do think there's a role for the state here to just help avoid other states' mistakes.

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• would receive 55% of the settlement funds and the state is to receive 45%.
• tested positive for at least one drug.
• And 67% of the population tested positive for two or more substances.
• percent of those of that number that was tested that tested positive for substance abuse.
• hardship for a lot of states, not just New Mexico.

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• The state has told us we do that.
• The state has said we do that. We're one of nine states in the nation that do this.
• After the vendor is selected, what will the process for beta testing and testing include?
• And we haven't even kept up on our state part of that fiscal state-local relationship over time.
• And we haven't even kept up on our state part of that fiscal state-local relationship over time.

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• And I want to note that every state, all of our bordering states have some sort of registration or refund
• About the blood alcohol content tests.
• It is the state toxic... That's located under DPS. It is the state toxicology lab under DHS.
• I'm not sure if it's passed in other states. “And other states that are in.
• It just hasn’t become a state road yet.

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• <00:01:49.040> in plans are offered in 15 other states in plans are offered in 15 other states
• <00:15:40.120> and just like to send the bill to State and just like to send the bill to State
• Could you state your oral amendment?
• what is the legal impact of of stating what is the legal impact of of stating that<00:49:27.920>
• re-referred to the committee on State re-referred to the committee on State and<01:21:28.480>

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• where men had testicular cancer, asked for both testes to be removed.
• where men had testicular cancer, asked for both testes to be removed.
• where men had testicular cancer, asked for both testes to be removed.
• <01:13:58.080> between procedures done in the state between procedures done in the state between
• It's been waved by f 316 testing for me.

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• . state. state.
• in the state, especially when they're water testing not only public school or public water systems in
• in the state, especially when they're water testing not only public school or public water systems in
• in the state, especially when they're water testing not only public school or public water systems in
• in the state, especially when they're water testing not only public school or public water systems in

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• Every state has my counterpart. Wyoming. Every state has my counterpart.
• but still across several states.
• but still across several states.
• but still across several states.
• but still across several states.

Bills: HB0032

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