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AZ
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- And without standardized rigorous training in infectious disease and patient management, this is well
- underlying bill, but now with this amendment, I think we've bypassed into a precedent that sets standards
- So at a time when there are real questions about accreditation and training standards for naturopaths
- And without standardized rigorous training and infectious disease and patient management, this is well
- So at a time when there are real questions about accreditation and training standards for naturopaths
Summary:
The House met in regular session, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized several guests and personal privileges, including introductions of students and family members. The chamber also took up a motion to request the Senate return SB 1160 for reconsideration, and then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider measures on the calendar.
In Committee of the Whole, members considered SB 1118, SB 1178, and SB 1419. SB 1118 received an appropriations committee amendment and a floor amendment related to balancing housing affordability with historic preservation, and was recommended do pass as amended. SB 1178, dealing with naturopathic medicine accreditation and scope issues, drew debate: supporters said it would protect patient access and provider supply by updating accreditation-related definitions, while opponents argued it expanded scope too far and sidestepped federal accreditation concerns; the bill was ultimately recommended do pass as amended. SB 1419, concerning solar energy devices and disclosure protections for residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial units, was also amended and recommended do pass as amended. SB 1497 was retained on the calendar.
The House then entered an additional Committee of the Whole for SB 1242 and SB 1270. SB 1242, which allows audio and audio-visual technology for mental health evaluations or treatment hearings, was amended to modify the definition of a mental health treatment agency and recommended do pass as amended. SB 1270 also received a floor amendment and was recommended do pass as amended. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole and additional Committee of the Whole reports, properly engrossing SB 1118, SB 1178, SB 1419, SB 1242, and SB 1270, while retaining SB 1497.
On third reading, the House passed SB 1162, SB 1274, SB 1426, SB 1552, and SB 1814. SB 1814, which establishes a substance use disorder treatment standards and oversight study committee, drew remarks in support of a study committee to address fraud, waste, abuse, and treatment reform. The House also announced upcoming committee and caucus meetings and adjourned until 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
ID
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- fire and life safety perspective it removes a critical layer of protection that has long been the standard
- I urge you to prioritize proven safety standards and vote no on House Bill 706.
- In contrast, HB 706 requires the safety gold standard for single-stair buildings, including full NFPA
- The automatic sprinkler system, NFPA 13, again, is the gold standard for sprinkler systems.
- Every single aspect of this is an additional safety standard that we added in consideration of this from
LA
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- It is basically the standard by which negligence is determined.
- Is this a standard that's being adopted by other states?
- other reasons, we felt that the kind of more flexible approach of doing it as a basic negligence standard
- Of doing it as a basic negligence standard was more appropriate.
- Of doing it as a basic negligence standard was more appropriate.
WA
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- , use, or maintenance of fire-hardened building materials that meet applicable health and safety standards
- materials infeasible, allow for one or more reasonable options that meet applicable wildfire-resistant standards
- the bill, wood products could be part of the definition and some of the prescriptiveness in the standards
- communities have the ability to use proven fire-resistant materials that meet recognized safety standards
- that preserve community character and cohesion. ...design and architectural standards that preserve
NH
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- ,</c><02:33:51.359><c> his</c> are built to life safety standards, his are built to life safety standards
- , and this bill does not weaken building standards.
- </c> dominant because it was standardized dominant because it was standardized early<02:44:33.680><c>
- international standards, we have multi-state<02:53:24.160><c> standards</c><02:53:24.560><c> that</c
- So, it's not a standards will be used.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Local Government. (2-10-26)
Local Government
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- Um, so going back to the confidential juvenile records, um, is that standard across other states?
- >> Help me with that. >> It is standard through some states, not all states, but the question um, is
- that standard across other states? Why that standard across other states?
- >> It<00:04:04.560><c> is</c><00:04:04.720><c> standard</c><00:04:05.120><c> through</c><00:04:
- some states, not >> It is standard through some states, not all<00:04:06.480><c> states,</c><00
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 9th, 2026
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- It also directs the Department of Transportation to adopt rules and design standards for pedestrian reroutes
- clarifies that local agencies have the authority to determine feasibility using clear and objective standards
- It also directs the Department of Transportation to adopt rules and design standards for pedestrian rerout
- And it also establishes that, Using clear and objective standards.
- It clarifies that local governments that have previously adopted standards for pedestrian reroutes and
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met in executive session and considered seven measures, with staff briefing members on proposed amendments and substitutes. The main policy bills included Substitute Senate Bill 6066 on crash prevention zones, Senate Bill 6131 on the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission’s role in traffic safety and fatality review, Senate Bill 6311 on maintaining pedestrian passage during construction, Senate Bill 6230 on rounding cash transactions to eliminate pennies, Senate Bill 6032 on covering or cleaning towed vehicles with mud or debris, and Senate Bill 6335 revising the State Transportation Commission. The committee also considered Substitute Joint Memorial 8016, urging federal emergency treatment for the Fairfax Bridge closure and replacement.
Members discussed competing amendments on SB 6066, including proposals to clarify enforcement coordination, signage, penalty amounts, and the scope of local versus state crash prevention zones. On SB 6131, amendments were offered to either remove or narrow the Traffic Safety Commission’s public health authority designation, while another amendment added HIPAA-related definitions and confidentiality protections. For SB 6311, the substitute focused on continuous accessible pedestrian passage near hospitals, parks, and schools, with later clarifications on where the requirement applies, local feasibility standards, and liability limits. SB 6230’s amendments would have allowed exact-payment exceptions and permissive rounding authority, while SB 6032’s amendment would have required reusable covers if a driver chooses to cover a towed vehicle.
The committee adopted or accepted substitutes and then advanced all seven measures with do-pass recommendations to the Rules Committee. Senator King withdrew his SB 6066 substitute, SB 6131’s withdrawn amendments were replaced by adoption of amendment S-4874.1, and SB 6311’s substitute was withdrawn and then advanced in the revised form. SB 6230’s amendments were withdrawn after members noted a floor substitute was being worked on, and SB 6032’s amendment was set aside because the prime sponsor was absent. The meeting ended with thanks to committee staff and adjournment.
TX
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- Texas has diligently complied with these federal standards since 2016, verifying citizenship, identity
- It leverages existing rigorous security standards already embedded in the REAL ID Act.
- Texas has already done the work to meet federal standards; it is time for federal policy to recognize
- It's our own government that has been imposing these additional standards.
- and flexibility to travel. ...back and forth, and you know, if Mexico decides to adopt stricter standards
Keywords:
border municipalities, agreements, funding eligibility, infrastructure, intergovernmental cooperation, REAL ID, travel document, border crossing, Texas, U.S. citizens, Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, defense innovation, national security, U.S. Army Futures Command, military technology, economic growth, 1184, house, all
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Council Aug 27th, 2025
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- Standards-based projects: For a pre-K facility, Reserve has requested funding for a pre-K facility.
- Current applications that we've received since then include two standards-based projects for Roswell:
- To whatever extent we can standardize some of that process, whether through some sort of— I don't want
- think we really need to take a look at threshold requirements for particular years of funding: a standard
- The potential motion is to amend the 2020-2021 standards-based award language to Gallup-McKinley County
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-20 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
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- I believe we have 45 standards that are general standards of policy.
- </c> little bit more than just the standards. little bit more than just the standards.
- </c> that are general standards of policy. that are general standards of policy.
- </c><00:48:41.200><c> And</c> comply with the PREA standards. And comply with the PREA standards.
- There are a number of general standards. So, those are general standards.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 12, February 23, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
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- ><c> tells</c><00:27:31.520><c> courts</c> evidentiary standard that tells courts evidentiary standard
- </c> immunity and that's the correct standard immunity and that's the correct standard for<00:31:10.880
- ><c> lawyers</c><00:32:59.679><c> and</c> That's the standard Wyoming lawyers and That's the standard
- ><c> reason</c><00:44:18.880><c> which</c> viability standard is a reason which viability standard is
- The viability standard makes sense. The viability standard makes sense.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Joint Hearing: Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Jul 23rd, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
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- After-action reviews are a standard; they're a gold standard.
- We should be able to develop a standard, and if those locals are following that standard, the repercussions
- Generally speaking, the NFIP program sets standards, building standards, and local regulations that must
- When you build a radio to that standard, it meets the standard.
- Let me set the baseline: there is no standard.
Keywords:
flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/20/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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- </c><00:38:17.359><c> workg</c> minimal impact design standards workg minimal impact design standards
- </c><00:46:08.880><c> must</c> establish water quality standards must establish water quality standards
- </c> to conform to cultural beauty standards to conform to cultural beauty standards that<01:11:01.280
- </c><01:47:43.920><c> and</c> subject to the same high standards and subject to the same high standards
- </c><02:04:04.880><c> Thanks,</c> double standard. Thanks, double standard.
MN
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- In fact, a in workplace standards.
- </c> of Labor Standards um to enforce it. of Labor Standards um to enforce it.
- </c><00:42:54.400><c> under</c> to established federal standards under to established federal standards
- </c> position within the labor standards position within the labor standards division.<01:46:07.600><
- </c> benefit from labor standards laws. benefit from labor standards laws.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
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- of Correction standards and in Institute of Correction standards and in some<00:12:22.079><c> areas<
- </c><00:15:06.240><c> of</c> upheld to scrupulous standards of upheld to scrupulous standards of conduct
- </c> is there any best practice and standards is there any best practice and standards and<00:31:16.799
- c> that</c> standards multitude of standards that standards multitude of standards that are<00:35:56.839
- </c> agreements and enforcing labor standards agreements and enforcing labor standards um<01:37:33.199
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard SB 104, which would restrict the use of restrictive housing or solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with specified exceptions. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation strongly opposed the bill, saying its existing policy already meets or exceeds ACA and National Institute of Corrections standards, and objecting to language they said would give the oversight commission operational decision-making authority. The Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission supported the bill, but also said it was not intended to run operations and described concerns about restrictive housing practices, including CoreCivic’s SHIP program at Saguaro.
Supporters included the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Office of the Public Defender, the Disability Rights Center, ACLU Hawaii, Easter Seals Hawaii, and individual testifiers. They argued that Native Hawaiians are disproportionately impacted by incarceration, that solitary confinement is harmful and linked to depression, anxiety, suicidality, and poor reentry outcomes, and that confinement beyond 15 days is widely condemned under international standards. Several testifiers cited suicides and deaths in custody as reasons to codify limits in statute rather than rely on policy alone. The department responded that it already has 24/7 medical care, though not 24/7 mental health coverage at one facility, and explained that it uses four custody categories: disciplinary segregation, administrative segregation, protective custody, and placements for inmates seeking separation for safety reasons.
Members questioned the department and commission about the SHIP program, whether the bill was based on other states’ laws, and how current policies compare with national standards. The director said the bill was too ambiguous in places and that the department was willing to work with the commission on policy changes, but still opposed the measure as written. The committee took testimony and questions; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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- </c><00:05:04.360><c> and</c><00:05:04.600><c> best</c> example on safety standards and best example
- on safety standards and best practices<00:05:06.360><c> utility</c><00:05:06.919><c> providers</c><00
- </c> a strong adherence to safety standards a strong adherence to safety standards Minnesota<00:36:46.599
- And so I think what we're doing here is saying what the standard should be.
- </c> to be certified in the safety standards to be certified in the safety standards of<01:01:17.480>
Keywords:
telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads
MN
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- </c> to summarize the existing standards to summarize the existing standards related<00:09:59.760><c>
- Um, LURE sets minimum standards.
- Um, LURE sets minimum standards.
- and enhancing cultural its standards and enhancing cultural responsiveness<00:47:34.240><c> and</c><
- </c><00:55:38.839><c> isn't</c> requirements or provider standards isn't requirements or provider standards
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26
Energy Finance and Policy
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- </c> The proposed approach sets a standard The proposed approach sets a standard and<00:47:35.920><c>
- </c><00:48:23.520><c> contract</c> to requirements for standard contract to requirements for standard
- The standard is UL3700 systems.
- </c> standards development organizations. standards development organizations.
- That<01:30:04.000><c> standard</c><01:30:04.320><c> UL3700</c> That standard UL3700 That standard UL3700
Keywords:
virtual power plant, VPP, distributed energy resources, DER, demand response, load management, grid modernization, peak demand, peak shaving, battery storage, energy storage, solar photovoltaic, solar panels, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, heat pumps, aggregator, public utilities commission, PUC, rate recovery
MN
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- , so they won't go down to zero; they'll just go down to the standard deduction.
- , so they won't go down to zero; they'll just go down to the standard deduction.
- , so they won't go down to zero; they'll just go down to the standard deduction.
- , so they won't go down to zero; they'll just go down to the standard deduction.
- The standard deduction was increased to offset the loss of personal exemptions.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity (10-21-25)
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- If we only stuck to the standards, but what we always say in every meeting that we're in, the standards
- So, uh, all that to say we focus in on the standards, but then we use our programs to support the standards
- So all that to say, we focus in on the standards, but then we use our programs to support the standards
- </c><01:22:35.520><c> but</c> say we focus in on the standards but say we focus in on the standards but
- </c> the standards that's in place. the standards that's in place.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the September meeting minutes, and heard presentations from Carter G. Woodson Academy in Lexington and related school programs in Fayette County Public Schools. School leaders described the academy as an all-male public school option focused on culture, belonging, and opportunity, with a mission to educate, empower, and equip young men academically, socially, and morally. They emphasized culturally responsive instruction, restorative practices, mentorship, brotherhood circles, and access to advanced coursework, dual enrollment, and career pathways. Student speakers highlighted school culture, leadership opportunities, and clubs such as SGA, Beta Club, FFA, and the Bow Tie Club, along with service and community engagement.
Presenters said the academy began in 2012, is housed with Frederick Douglass High School, uses an application and lottery process, and can serve up to about 350 students but is intentionally kept near 300 because of space. They reported 302 enrolled students, about 38 seniors, a 100% graduation rate, 95% average attendance, 100% postsecondary success, and $1.8 million in scholarship offers last year. They also shared demographic and achievement data, noting growth in MAP scores, strengths in reading and writing, and math as an ongoing focus area. The school said 90% of high school scholars are taking at least one dual credit class this year, and some students have earned opportunities at selective programs such as Gatton Academy and Craft Academy.
Committee members praised the school’s results and asked about enrollment, funding, and whether the model could be replicated statewide. School leaders said the program is fully funded through Fayette County Public Schools, could be replicated with committed staff and training, and that teachers receive preparation through the Gearing Institute to better understand how boys learn. They also noted that Fayette County has other specialized programs, including girls’ academies and other options for underrepresented students. Members expressed interest in long-term tracking of graduates, and the school said it is preparing to study outcomes as the first graduating class approaches its 10-year anniversary.