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• three times for an example of where there was history that the President's approach, the across-the-board
• Travel Association has warned that 25% across-the-board tariffs on Canada will result in fewer Canadians
• We must continue to engage our farmers and ranchers on equal footing with the rest of the world.
• Even a 10% across-the-board tariff would raise about $310 billion in tariff revenue.
• I think just kind of a cross-the-board tariff for tariff's sake, I'm not quite so sure about.

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• , Curry Crimson; Oregon Board of Maritime bullets, Elliot Levin; Mechanical Board, Ian Casey; Board of
• Policy Board...
• Board, Kevin Loveland, Oregon Health Policy Board, Cemetery Board, Kevin Loveland, Oregon Health Policy
• Board, Eiff F.
• Board of Commission of Board of Board of Boardland: Kathy Cobb and Mike Devon.

Keywords: 907, all

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• So bring your board meeting in... ...with the site.
• So bring your board meeting in, you know, help bring additional business to the site.
• an elected board of a city that is having to adopt this after input from the public.
• Basically, you take a group of people who are all, in all senses, equally situated.
• I think there's also some equal protection concerns.

Summary: The Judiciary Interim Committee met to begin its study of charitable gaming and the ownership of alcoholic beverage establishments by licensed charitable gaming organizations, a study directed by Senate Bill 2334. Legislative Council gave an overview of the constitutional and statutory framework for charitable gaming, site authorizations, rent limits, proceeds, and recent legislative changes. The Attorney General’s Gaming Division then clarified the financial flow of gaming, explaining that in fiscal year 2025 North Dakota had about $2.5 billion in gross gaming proceeds, with roughly 88-90% paid back in prizes and about $256 million available to organizations after taxes; most of that activity came from electronic pull tabs. Members asked for more detail on winnings, replays, rent, and the breakdown of manufacturer/distributor revenues, and the AG’s office agreed to provide supplemental information. The committee also heard from the League of Cities and the Association of Counties about local site authorization. Cities said they have a limited role in approving gaming sites, can adopt policies after public hearing, may charge up to $100, and can set certain conditions, including local nexus requirements, but cannot require donations or force a specific charity or site. The League said it had worked with stakeholders on a model policy to provide more consistency, though members raised concerns that local requirements could become too restrictive for charities serving broader areas. Counties said the issue is mostly a city matter, with little county involvement beyond minimal site fees and general site approval. The North Dakota Gaming Alliance testified in support of the study and provided IRS-related material suggesting charities may use asset diversification, while emphasizing it had not taken a position on whether charities should own bars. Members questioned whether bar ownership is being used for site stability or to channel charitable gaming dollars, and whether city policies might disadvantage charities with broader missions. The committee also discussed the relationship between gaming organizations, manufacturers, and distributors, including restrictions on incentives and interference, and asked for more information on those entities and their ownership. Later in the meeting, the Racing Commission gave its regular update on live racing, pari-mutuel wagering, ADW providers, purse and promotion funds, a new TRPB contract, and concerns about cease-and-desist actions from other states. Finally, the State Hospital superintendent briefly reported on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s support services, including the SORT team, training, and security assistance for the hospital campus.

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• Our board, our full board approved this measure as well.
• So I just believe that everyone should be treated fairly and equally. Questions, members?
• boards in the country.
• I think doing it through a parole board, especially in Texas where that parole board is appointed by
• Vice Chairman, and distinguished members of the board, good evening.

Bills: HB285, HB795, HB1795, HB1871, HB2407, HB2461, HB2695, HB3507, HB4911, HB200

Keywords: animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, aggravated assault, penal code, public servant, deadly weapon, mass shooting, Penal Code, penalties, felony, Texas Penal Code, felony enhancement, first-degree felony, second-degree felony, violent crime, assault punishment, serious bodily injury

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• REDUCING THE NUMBER OF BOARDS FROM 24 TO 21.
• THE MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, THE STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS FOCUSED ON TARGETED INDUSTRIES
• INDUSTRY LED LIKE THE STATE BOARD IS.
• Weller: THAT'S DEFINITELY GOING TO VARY BY LOCAL BOARD OVERALL.
• EACH BOARD WILL TAILOR IT TO THE BUSINESS NEEDS.

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• I still think education is the big equalizer in our society today.
• I still think education is the big equalizer in our society today.
• I still think education is the big equalizer in our society today.
• <00:45:13.520> of much for what you and the Board of much for what you and the Board of Commerce
• equal a win, and that's the frustration. equal a win, and that's the frustration.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony focused on barriers facing minority-owned businesses and on local programs intended to improve access to capital and contracting opportunities. A representative from the U.S. Black Chambers described disparities in minority spending, argued for more intentional and transparent investment in Black communities, and emphasized the need to disaggregate data, hold officials accountable, and expand tools such as the byBlack certification directory. He also stressed that businesses need technical assistance, resources, and opportunities to grow through mergers, consortiums, and joint ventures. The main presentation then came from Larry Forester and Tyrone of Commerce Lexington, who outlined what they called eight major barriers for minority businesses, including limited access to capital, weak mentorship networks, discrimination and bias, bureaucratic hurdles, branding and visibility challenges, stereotyping, generational knowledge gaps, and limited financial literacy. They described several Commerce Lexington initiatives: the Access Loan Program, which brings small businesses before a pool of 26 lenders; a Minority Business Accelerator to help firms scale and connect with prime contractors; and an Opportunity Exchange for business owners to share experiences and lessons learned. They said the Access Loan Program has funded nearly $26 million in loans with an average loan size of about $62,000. Members asked about bias in lending and how to make contracting and certification easier for minority firms. Forester said applications are vetted by a subcommittee before reaching the full lender group, with attention to completeness and readiness, and that only one lender needs to say yes. On contracting, the witnesses said certification can be burdensome and suggested more hands-on help from the state, relationship-building events that include decision-makers, and incentives rather than mandates. They also relayed policy ideas from a business owner, including culturally informed underwriting, public-private matching grants, supplier diversity enforcement, and mentorship tied to capital access. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• It also requires that the board to deny an application for a program which has had an adverse action
• The program director must admit and present a remediation plan to the board.
• And it removes that the program removes the authority we gave to the board of nursing back in I think
• And this would be up to the board of nursing.
• But when she went to the board, she was not successful.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• permits for Title V sources, and by striking that provision and expediting the transition to the new board
• their permitting altogether demonstrates that this bill may be more than a simple restructuring of the board
• their permitting altogether demonstrates that this bill may be more than a simple restructuring of the board
• Those provisions would substantially restructure the district's governing board and layer on extensive
• has not been adequately doing its job, due respect, when it's composed simply of the current county board

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• boards or committees? boards or committees?
• board.
• an Amazon board?
• What good would a Walmart board be to approving the budget of an Amazon board?
• c and b plus a also Uh a plus b equals c and b plus a also equals<06:31:04.878> c.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• The estimates are filed somewhat timely across the tax year, but they only need to be essentially equal
• c> be year but they only need to be year but they only need to be essentially<00:22:19.279> equal
• to Prior year for that we will be equal to Prior year for the<00:32:53.320> last<00:32:53.639
• If you assume that the revenue that we receive without the tax being repealed was going to be equal in
• in 25 to repealed was going to be equal in 25 to 24<00:48:47.079> so<00:48:47.319> no<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee received a Department of Revenue Administration update from Commissioner Lindsay Stepp focused on revenue estimates for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027. She explained the department’s forecasting method, which uses five scenarios based on the first seven months of actual collections and different assumptions for the remaining months, then selects a reasonable high and low range for FY 25 and applies projected growth rates for FY 26 and FY 27. Members asked several clarifying questions about how the scenarios are chosen and how the estimates relate to economic growth and taxpayer behavior. For business taxes, Stepp reported FY 25 year-to-date collections of $110.3 million, 18.2% below plan and 17.2% below prior year. She said the shortfall reflects both economic conditions and a resetting of estimated payments after unusually strong pandemic-era profits, and noted that the department cannot fully separate changes in taxpayer liability from changes in estimated payment behavior. She said approximately just under $72 million was refunded in FY 24 due to the CCO cap, and that FY 25 year-to-date refunds are at 41.7%. For business taxes, the department’s FY 25 range was based on either continued underperformance versus plan or a return to prior-year levels, with FY 26 and FY 27 growth projected at 3% to 8%. The committee also reviewed meals and rooms tax, tobacco tax, and related trends. Meals and rooms revenue was $6.9 million, or 3.3%, ahead of plan and prior year; the FY 25 gross estimate was $475.894 million, with a net range of about $331.82 million to $335.259 million after municipal transfers and school building aid. Stepp said recent monthly results suggest some fluctuation tied to disposable income, weather, and travel patterns, but no clear sustained decline. Tobacco tax was $18.1 million, 14% below plan and 4.8% below prior year; she said cigarette stamp sales are declining while e-cigarettes and other tobacco products are growing, with FY 25 tobacco revenue projected at $182.5 million to $185.3 million and FY 26-FY 27 growth ranging from -5% to flat. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• With me today to testify in support are Mia Kang, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Council of
• I’m a housing developer and chair of the board of the Council of Infill Builders, a proud co-sponsor
• Rebecca May, on behalf of the Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
• CSLB voted to oppose AB 1915 unless amended at its June 5th board meeting.
• Our board is concerned that the risks to restaurant owners, employees, and the general public outweigh

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• In 2002, the Boston Globe editorial board wrote that the Massachusetts bill is one of the most cautious
• My name is Fran Hogan, and for many years I have served as a board member of the Massachusetts Catholic
• So thank you to all of the board members and the co-chairs, Representative Decker and Senator Driscoll
• Nonetheless, it's designed to sell the bill because later you will be pressured based on equality and
• We have three daughters, and they are all on board with this.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health opened its first hearing of the session and heard testimony on bills in three areas: emergency medical services/AED access, athletic training and student safety, and end-of-life options. Committee chairs outlined testimony rules and noted that written testimony would also be accepted. Some bills had no live witnesses, while others drew extensive testimony from advocates, professionals, and legislators. On AED-related bills, the American Heart Association supported requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events and athletic fields, citing sudden cardiac arrest survival rates and urging cardiac emergency response plans as an added safeguard. A parks and recreation professional supported AED access but raised concerns about the cost, staffing, maintenance, and feasibility for municipalities with limited resources. Athletic trainers supported expanding their scope of practice and removing workplace restrictions, arguing it would improve injury prevention, reduce costs, and help retain professionals in Massachusetts. The committee also took extensive testimony on end-of-life options legislation. Supporters included legislators, physicians, hospice volunteers, clergy, patients’ family members, and advocacy groups, who described the bills as allowing terminally ill, mentally capable adults to choose a peaceful death with strict safeguards and self-administration requirements. They emphasized personal stories of suffering, public support, and the claim that other states have not seen abuse. Opponents, including faith-based, disability-rights, and family policy representatives, argued the bills amount to physician-assisted suicide, could pressure vulnerable people, and may be influenced by prognosis errors, coercion, or financial incentives. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• He questioned whether increasing a paraprofessional's salary across the board by $2,000 would actually
• He said he hears it in the Minot School District and sees it during board visits to schools.
• For some of my peers who do have support staff, the burden is equally heavy.
• For some of my peers who do have support staff, the burden is equally heavy.
• And then the board makes recommendations to the Secretary of Education on what to fund a district."

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to discuss special education funding and retention, beginning with approval of the prior meeting minutes and then hearing a presentation from North Dakota United on a statewide special education survey and retention rubric. Presenters described how the rubric and survey were developed from special educator input around four domains: paperwork and due process support, workload, student and staff safety, and paraprofessional management. They reported high levels of stress and burnout, including increased workload, difficulty taking prep and lunch time, concerns about mental health, and widespread difficulty filling special education positions. Committee members questioned the survey’s lack of a general-education comparison group, the interpretation of terms like “rarely” and “sometimes,” and whether results could be broken down further by district size, unit, or disability area. The survey results showed the weakest area was workload, with respondents reporting caseloads increasing without corresponding adjustments, little additional support or compensation when workloads rise, and few negotiated-agreement protections. Paperwork and due process also scored poorly, with many teachers saying they rarely receive dedicated time during the duty day, often work outside contract hours without compensation, and take work home on evenings and weekends. Student and staff safety scored somewhat better but still showed gaps in crisis follow-up, notification about violent behavior, protective gear, and leave options after incidents. Paraprofessional management also drew concern, especially low pay, insufficient staffing, limited administrative support, and the burden placed on teachers to supervise and train paras. Several teachers then testified directly about the practical impact of these issues. One special education teacher described the job as combining instruction, legal compliance, and paraprofessional supervision, often requiring work beyond contracted hours and contributing to burnout and turnover. Another testified that special education case managers are effectively doing three full-time jobs and that the paperwork and caseload demands are a major reason people avoid or leave the field. Committee members discussed whether the problems are primarily local or state-level, whether more funding would solve them, and whether changes to the funding formula or weighting for high-cost students might be needed. No formal vote or action was taken beyond a recess and return to order for the next presentation, which continued the discussion of possible special education study objectives and potential policy directions.

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• What do you see happening beyond your board, beyond your project that will also land in New Mexico?
• Let's start with adult education, something I know this committee is equally passionate about.
• Let's start with adult education, something I know this committee is equally passionate about.
• We have a total of 70 boards of regents and trustees at the higher education institutions alone.
• The State Board of Nursing also has oversight of that.

Keywords: 996, all

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• We spoke with the school board members. That did not happen. We verified that.
• We spoke with the school board member. That did not happen. But can you imagine my heart beat?
• As a teacher of 20 years, a former school board member, and a mentor to hundreds of immigrant youth,
• I then spoke to the Florida Sheriff's Association; they're on board, they want to work.
• They're on board. They want to work. Why don't you?

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1B on immigration, along with discussion of anticipated Senate changes. The sponsor described the bill as creating a chief immigration officer housed in the Department of Agriculture, establishing an Office of State Immigration Enforcement, expanding cooperation with federal immigration authorities, increasing criminal penalties for certain offenses by unauthorized aliens, ending undocumented-student fee waivers, and providing substantial appropriations for enforcement and related programs. Members also questioned the Senate version’s proposed mandatory death penalty provision for certain capital offenses involving unauthorized aliens, as well as pretrial detention, 287(g) participation, DMV reporting requirements, and the bill’s effects on schools, teachers, social workers, and local agencies. The sponsor and supporting members repeatedly said the bill required broad cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and that existing federal law would control where conflicts arose. A major portion of the debate focused on whether the bill would allow or require immigration enforcement in schools and other sensitive settings, and whether teachers, school resource officers, and social workers could be placed in conflict with federal privacy or professional obligations. Members also raised concerns about detention based on suspected status, the standard of proof for immigration-status determinations, prison and jail impacts, workforce shortages, and the fiscal effects on counties and state agencies. The sponsor said the bill did not provide DMV funding, that the state would need to study some implementation questions, and that the appropriations included $25 million for a local law enforcement participation incentive program and up to $350 million for broader implementation and coordination. Several amendments were offered and failed. Representative Chambliss proposed protecting schools, churches, and places of worship from enforcement activity; Representative Escamani offered amendments to preserve in-state tuition for Dreamers and to grandfather currently eligible students; Representative Woodson offered a similar Dreamer-related amendment; and Representative Bartleman proposed barring local law enforcement from entering schools during school hours to detain children solely for immigration status. Supporters of these amendments argued they would protect children, preserve educational access, and prevent trauma in schools and houses of worship. The House rejected each amendment by voice vote, and the transcript ends during debate on the Bartleman school-safety amendment before final disposition is shown.

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• This is necessary to give clarity in the Board of Pharmacy rules.
• necessary to give clarity in the Board necessary to give clarity in the Board of<00:40:54.680>
• county, one city, and one school board county, one city, and one school board election,<01:41:24.840
• Changes requested by the Campaign Finance Board, mostly to respond to court decisions.
• :47:04.880> Quam's equally intimidated by Co-chair Quam's equally intimidated by Co-chair Quam's

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first took up House File 1794, which would remove the post-graduate collaborative practice requirement for advanced practice registered nurses. The author and several supporters argued the bill would reduce barriers to practice, improve access to primary care and mental health services, especially in rural areas, and align Minnesota with other states. Supporters cited backing from APRN organizations and said the Board of Nursing had no concerns, while opponents, led by Representative Liebling, argued the current one-year collaborative period is a patient-safety safeguard that gives new APRNs needed experience working with physicians before practicing independently. After debate and questions about how the current requirement works in practice, the House passed the bill 119-12. The House then considered House File 4595, which changes licensure reciprocity rules for marriage and family therapists. Representative Schumacher said the bill would expand access to mental health care at no cost by making it easier for qualified out-of-state therapists to obtain Minnesota licenses, eliminating a five-year waiting period and other barriers while maintaining standards through background checks and a jurisprudence exam. Supporters, including Representatives Bierman and Gilman, emphasized workforce shortages and the value of more therapy access for families and relationships. The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy was noted as neutral, and the bill passed unanimously, 133-0. Finally, the House began debate on House File 4493, which would authorize pharmacists to initiate, prescribe, administer, and dispense certain drugs for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine/Suboxone. Representative Baker said the bill would save lives by allowing people to access treatment immediately through local pharmacies, especially in greater Minnesota, and help them through withdrawal when they are most likely to seek help. The transcript cuts off during the opening of discussion on this bill, before any vote or final action is shown.

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• And administrators are created equal.
• , across the board, across the board, regardless<01:54:00.400> of<01:54:01.360> of<
• 19.440> in<01:59:20.080> every are school boards elected in every are school boards elected
• was on the former board was on the former board of<02:51:56.160> they<02:51:56.560> are
• school board member. I wasn't a teacher. school board member. I wasn't a teacher.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The bill as amended shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled by the Chair and
• This legislation codifies a portion of President Trump's Executive Order 14172, which directed the Board
• , and inclusion uh diversity, equality, and inclusion uh that<03:03:46.800> he<03:03:47.120>
• furthering fair housing and the equal furthering fair housing and the equal access<03:11:25.840>
• What is equally concerning to me Trump.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• I'm a board-certified cardiologist in Charlotte County, Southwest Florida, for the last 27 years.
• We need to be ready, and I think having a physician on board is always a great safety feature.
• these bills is patient safety, and the answer is that both independent and CMS data show CRNAs are equally
• This information will be provided to school districts, school boards, and charter schools through the

Summary: The Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee met with a quorum and heard two bills. HB 649 would remove the current written physician protocol requirement for certified registered nurse anesthetists, allowing CRNAs to practice autonomously. The sponsor and supporters argued the change would modernize Florida law, address anesthesia workforce shortages, keep graduates in the state, and improve access especially in rural areas; opponents, including the Florida Medical Association and a cardiologist, warned that physician oversight is important for patient safety and that anesthesia complications can arise quickly. After debate, the committee passed HB 649 favorably by a vote of 12 yeas and 6 nays. The committee then heard HB 723, which requires the Department of Health, working with school districts, to develop informational materials on early detection of type 1 diabetes and have schools notify parents within the first 30 school days about those materials. The sponsor said the goal is to help parents recognize warning signs earlier and avoid emergency diagnoses such as diabetic ketoacidosis, with minimal fiscal impact because the materials would be distributed digitally. Members generally supported the bill and discussed timing and distribution methods, suggesting the notice not get lost in back-to-school paperwork. HB 723 passed unanimously, 18 yeas and 0 nays, and was reported favorably.

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• by boards, and this is strictly for a psych evaluation.
• All right, Senator Finchem is on board. Let's go. Thank you, Mr. Pro Tem.
• All right, we're going to close the board. We'll open it back up in a minute.
• I'd already closed the board.
• The idea of all people being equal.

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