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• The new language on the top of page 9 requires that an individual student report of state assessment
• <00:18:18.480> results<00:18:18.760> or report of State assessment results or report
• of State assessment results or MCA<00:18:19.320> results<00:18:20.120> must<00:18:20.360
• and evaluating because with a assessing and evaluating because with a um<00:24:56.600> an<00:
• versus kindergarten entry assessment, and delaying the requirement for implementation by one school

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• It is why the decision to transition comes after a great deal of thought, assessment, counseling, uh,
• It is why the decision to transition comes after a great deal of thought, assessment, counseling, uh,
• It is why the decision to transition comes after a great deal of thought, assessment, counseling, uh,
• It is why the decision to transition comes after a great deal of thought, assessment, counseling, uh,
• assessment assessment counseling<00:28:43.840> uh<00:28:44.559> time<00:28:45.559>

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• This proposal is critical as we assess the state of Minnesota’s nursing facilities coming out of a pandemic
• This proposal is critical as we assess the state of Minnesota’s nursing facilities coming out of a pandemic
• This proposal is critical as we assess the state of Minnesota’s nursing facilities coming out of a pandemic
• This proposal is critical as we assess the state of Minnesota’s nursing facilities coming out of a pandemic
• This proposal is critical as we assess the state of Minnesota’s nursing facilities coming out of a pandemic

Bills: HF500, HF718, HF1096, HF1246, HF1469

Keywords: nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, workforce development, job training, economic stability, low-income, career pathways, education funding, Summit Academy, employment, STEM programming, GED preparation, Neighborhood Development Center, NDC, small business, entrepreneurship, business training

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• Service recipients who are assessed to need 10 or more hours of care a day are eligible for the current
• many reports of three to four case manager changes in a given year, and we know it is difficult to assess
• <00:58:55.599> implement<00:58:56.280> person-<00:58:56.599> centered to assess
• and implement person- centered to assess and implement person- centered planning<00:58:57.839> if
• We were doing developmental assessments, and we helped moms to facilitate the development of their child

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• work that's done across our Veterinary School that impacts, uh, you know, our public health from assessing
• , as a university, what that would mean if enacted in that component, and assessing to ensure, you know
• , as a university, what that would mean if enacted in that component, and assessing to ensure, you know
• c><00:29:16.600> the<00:29:16.679> middle<00:29:16.960> of<00:29:17.120> assessing
• we're still in the middle of assessing we're still in the middle of assessing as<00:29:17.679>

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• requirement, it does require that we reference and refer to the appropriate executive branch agency to assess
• it does require that we reference and refer to you know the appropriate executive branch agency to assess
• would like to really fully review whether we would believe we would be the appropriate agency to assess

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Summary: The Special Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology met to review its work on intentional microstamping and personalized firearms and to discuss draft recommendations for a final report. The co-chairs summarized testimony received from manufacturers, advocates, law enforcement, and officials from New Jersey, New York, and California. For microstamping, the discussion focused on how the technology could help trace spent casings, its limits in forensic use, and concerns about wear, tampering, implementation costs, and whether it would burden lawful gun owners. For personalized firearms, members reviewed testimony about biometric smart guns, their current commercial availability, higher cost, and potential benefits for preventing accidental shootings and unauthorized use, especially involving children and suicide prevention. Commissioners expressed a range of views. Several supported microstamping as a crime-solving tool and endorsed a recommendation that the legislature direct a feasibility and viability study, set standards and training, fund implementation, and create penalties for tampering. Others opposed microstamping, arguing it has not worked in other states, may not reduce crime, and could impose costs on manufacturers and owners. On personalized firearms, most commissioners supported encouraging the technology, but there was disagreement over whether to create a temporary sales tax exemption; some favored an incentive to promote adoption, while others opposed any tax subsidy for firearms or questioned whether the data justified it. The co-chairs said they would draft a report reflecting the majority consensus and circulate it for review before a final vote at a later meeting, likely in July. The commission also discussed which executive branch agency should conduct the microstamping feasibility study, with the Attorney General’s office and EOPSS mentioned as possibilities. The meeting ended with agreement to reconvene for final votes on the report and recommendations.

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• responsible gaming review from the FanDuel platform have free access to comprehensive mental health assessments
• responsible gaming review from the Fanddoolew platform, have free access to comprehensive medical health assessment
• and peer support groups, this. have free access to comprehensive medical health assessment and peer

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Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on a range of gaming, racing, horse protection, problem gambling, and lottery bills. A major focus was H. 356 and related horse-racing legislation, which drew strong support from residents and animal-welfare advocates who argued that proposed racetrack and simulcast developments should require upfront traffic, environmental, public health, and economic studies, plus stronger local approval and transparency. They said past proposals in several communities had lacked adequate information and had imposed costs on towns. Opponents, including the New England Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, argued that the bills would harm racing, breeding, farms, and related jobs, and said horse racing is already heavily regulated and that claims about slaughter and safety were overstated. Several speakers also supported S. 280, which would protect horses and phase out or restrict horse racing, citing animal cruelty, injuries, and deaths. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 235 and HB 332 to authorize regulated online casino gaming (iGaming). DraftKings, FanDuel, IDEA, and the Sports Betting Alliance supported the bills, saying iGaming is already occurring illegally in Massachusetts and should be brought into a regulated, taxed market with age verification, responsible gaming tools, and consumer protections. They projected substantial annual tax revenue and argued legal iGaming would not cannibalize brick-and-mortar casinos, instead creating a “rising tide” effect. Opponents, including Local 26, the National Association Against iGaming, and problem-gambling advocates, warned of job losses, casino cannibalization, increased addiction, and greater harm to vulnerable players, citing experiences in other states and rising helpline calls. The committee asked for follow-up information on revenue and market-size estimates. Later, Rep. Scanlon testified in support of S. 240 and S. 241, which would standardize gambling disclaimers and require annual reporting on problem-gambling treatment funded through the Public Health Trust Fund. He said the bills would make it easier for people to find help and improve oversight of treatment programs. Rep. Garcia testified in support of H. 434, which would change the formula for distributing lottery revenues, arguing that gateway and lower-income communities such as Chelsea contribute heavily to lottery sales but receive too little back in local aid. After hearing additional testimony and reading into the record bills that received no testimony, the committee recessed briefly, then closed the hearing by motion and vote.

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• Evidence-based risk assessment exists for this exact purpose.
• conduct a multi-stage review using a structured decision-making tool that includes comprehensive risk assessment
• important, because although they're following the law, they're following a framework, they have to assess

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• If you're a mining operation and your total market value is $100 million, and you're assessed at 33%
• If you're a mining operation and your total market value is $100 million, and you're assessed at 33%
• was a cheap price to pay, to be honest with you, compared to what would have happened under the assessment

Summary: The Missouri House Legislative Rules Committee held a rare public hearing on House Bill 2243, sponsored by Rep. Bryant-Wolfen, which would repeal a local sales tax exemption for certain industries that was enacted in a prior omnibus bill tied to the Wayfair-related tax changes. The sponsor argued the exemption shifted revenue away from counties and onto local residents, and said the bill would restore local tax collections that had been lost without a guaranteed replacement. Several members questioned whether the proposal amounted to a tax increase on manufacturers and whether it could deter investment or job growth; the sponsor responded that the tax burden had already been shifted to Missourians and that other pro-business reforms could address competitiveness. Supporters from Iron County, St. Genevieve County, and Adair County testified that the exemption had reduced local revenue for roads, law enforcement, ambulance, and 911 services. They described budget shortfalls, service cuts, and the impact on counties that had already approved local sales or use taxes by voter approval. One Iron County commissioner said the loss of revenue had forced higher property tax levies and reduced ambulance coverage, while St. Genevieve officials cited large drops in monthly sales tax receipts and rising costs. Adair County officials said the exemption affected revenue from large solar and wind projects and argued that the taxes were intended to support local infrastructure and schools. Opponents, including Associated Industries in Missouri, argued the exemption was originally adopted to keep Missouri’s tax system uniform and compliant with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair framework for out-of-state sellers. They warned that removing the exemption could create a $35 million annual burden on manufacturers and potentially jeopardize broader local use-tax collections if the state’s system were challenged again. Committee members also discussed the possibility of requiring local voter approval or a replacement revenue source before changing the exemption. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the chair said he planned to execute the bill later in the week.

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• Next, we'll hear House Bill 7021, OGSR: Examination and Assessment Instruments, by Representative Nix
• riveting piece of information will expand the public record exemption for education examination and assessments
• So to determine the effectiveness of the program, what type of assessments will we be utilizing to see

Summary: The Education Administration Subcommittee heard and advanced six bills. The first, PCS/HB 1073 by Rep. Koster, would give individual school board members timely, free access to district documents and budget information, require agendas and supporting materials to be kept as public records, and prohibit school districts from requiring or incentivizing nondisclosure agreements. Testimony from a Volusia County school board member and a former educator described difficulty obtaining records and concerns about NDAs; some members raised chain-of-command concerns, while others argued the bill was needed for transparency. The bill passed 15-3. The committee then approved HB 4049, a local bill for Jacksonville/Duval County that changes how the Duval County School Board’s attorney is selected, and OGSR/HB 7021, which extends and clarifies the public-records exemption for education examination and assessment instruments through 2031. HB 4049 passed 17-1 after debate over whether the board should use the city’s general counsel process; HB 7021 passed unanimously with no debate. Members also approved CS/HB 753 on school counselors, which removes certain certification barriers while keeping degree and counseling requirements in place and allows districts to choose whether to require the removed certificates. Supporters said the bill could help address counselor shortages and free counselors to focus on students; it passed 18-0. Finally, HB 157 created a School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program for D- and F-rated schools, using high-performing current or retired teachers as mentors with stipends funded from an existing allocation. Members discussed mentor limits, funding, and oversight, but the bill passed unanimously, 18-0. The meeting adjourned after committee members recognized visiting officials and students.

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• They just want to know: how do I walk in, figure out what jobs are available, be able to assess what
• How do I assess what I know today?
• have that integrated case management system at point one, and we've got kind of the Goldilocks assessment

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Career and Technical Education, focused on integrating workforce, education, training, and human services systems. Moore argued that WIOA, Perkins, and ESSA should be aligned more closely, with fewer federal and state bureaucratic layers, more state flexibility, and a stronger emphasis on labor force participation, postsecondary attainment, and training tied to in-demand jobs. He said the federal agencies are moving toward combined plan timelines for 2026, encouraged states to pursue combined plans and waivers, and described efforts to streamline reporting, reduce administrative overhead, and expand tools such as integrated intake, cross-training, virtual and mobile service delivery, apprenticeship, and talent marketplaces. Moore also emphasized accountability and outcomes, saying states should measure training-related employment, retention, and the share of funds going to direct services rather than administration. He criticized the current workforce system as too costly and ineffective, and said states should use primary labor market information, better wage records, and employer input to align training with actual job demand. Members asked about balancing flexibility with accountability, the role of employers versus postsecondary institutions, serving rural “training deserts,” state waivers, and data-sharing systems such as Mississippi’s workforce technology efforts. Moore said states can use waivers and technology to create common intake and co-enrollment across programs, and that enhanced wage records are key to better workforce planning. The committee then received a separate update from DHS Secretary Janet Mann and Director Jay Hill on reimbursement rates for aging and adult behavioral health services. They said DHS had compiled more than 100 public comments, submitted a recommendation to the governor to hold current rates, and was awaiting executive review, which they estimated could take 30 to 60 days. Members asked about the timeline and the scope of the legislation requiring monthly reports. The meeting ended with notice of a later audit presentation scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at the Big Mac building.

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• It will also grant the council the authority to assess and collect... ...fees related to the certification
• also the biological bases of behavior, neuropsychology, professional issues, and treatment. ...assessment
• , including objective measures of assessment.

Bills: SB2024, SB227, SB268, SB1467, SB1580, HB5537, SB1313, SB1677, SB918, SB331, SB2207, SB2721

Keywords: e-cigarettes, marketing prohibition, youth protection, criminal penalties, public health, school funding, education reform, state budget, property taxes, equity in education, health care, licensing, complaint procedure, disciplinary action, law enforcement, death records, vital statistics, healthcare, trauma facility, Medicaid

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• ALLOWING ASSOCIATIONS TO FUND THE RESERVES THROUGH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, REGULAR ASSESSMENTS, LINES OF
• YOU HAVE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY SUPPORT, THEY NOW INSPECT A REPAIRED BUILDING AND WE CAN BETTER ASSESS

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• AB 270 will create a pilot project that will assess the viability and the potential of autonomous aerial
• ahead of these developments by continually updating safety standards and conducting thorough risk assessments
• These assessments should be done in coordination with local emergency responders early on the process

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• creates a task force for educator preparation to make recommendations regarding educator training, assessment
• a school that was in the bottom 10% of the Grade 3 English Language Arts or Grade 4 Mathematics assessment
• finally, it requires that school districts and the Department of Education promptly share student and assessment

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee heard and advanced a series of education-related bills, beginning with SB 540, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, which would require age-appropriate disability history and awareness instruction across grade bands. The committee adopted a delete-all amendment, heard emotional testimony from Melissa Hartzell about her son Evan’s experience with disability and inclusion, and reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1296, creating a pilot study on school cellphone bans; SB 1590, creating a task force to review educator preparation, certification, and professional learning; SB 1702, a broad education bill with provisions on private school facilities, marching band credit, school readiness reimbursements, and charter school monitoring tools; SB 1150, exempting school social workers from certain certification testing requirements; SB 1708, revising School of Hope rules and adding a Miami-Dade co-location framework; SB 822, updating charter school governance and operations; SB 444, requiring annual human trafficking awareness training for school personnel; and SB 742, expanding workforce development and money-back guarantee programs. Most of these bills were amended before being reported favorably by committee vote. The committee also considered and reported favorably SB 8, a claims bill providing a $1.2 million settlement for Marcus Button and his family arising from a 2006 Pasco County school bus crash that caused severe lifelong injuries. Senator Gaetz opposed claims bills in general, arguing the sovereign immunity cap should be raised so such cases can be resolved locally. Several bills drew questions and debate over implementation details, including concerns about charter school dress and hair policies under SB 822, the scope of human trafficking training under SB 444, and the zoning implications of private school facility provisions in SB 1702. Sponsor responses generally emphasized that the bills were intended to clarify existing policy or improve student safety, access, or educational outcomes. The committee also took up confirmation appointments. It recommended confirmation of the slate of appointees on Tabs 12 and 14 through 21 by voice vote, and separately recommended confirmation of Daniel Fogunoli to the State Board of Education after debate in which Senator Davis and Senator Osgood opposed the appointment. The meeting concluded with members recording additional votes, including Senator Burgess’s affirmative vote on SB 1150, and then adjourned.

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• But it also included a local assessment units.
• And the study suggested that that assessment started $0.50 per capita and that that it be kept at a dollar
• another group that's referred to as our Municipal Advisory committee that share a single $25,000 assessment

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• We would have to continually assess the work that it takes to compile this annual compliance report.
• We would have to continually assess the work that it takes to compile this annual compliance report.
• who's who's vulnerable in in and assess who's who's vulnerable in the<00:55:56.079> school.
• We would have to continually assess the work that it takes to compile this annual compliance report.
• We would have to continually assess the work that it takes to compile this annual compliance report.

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• So in the State Health Assessment and Implementation Plan, we thought that word was so important that
• and implementation plan we assessment and implementation plan we thought<00:38:34.760> that<00
• She said the clinical assessment that they obtained when they were deemed appropriate is then used to
• She said the clinical assessment that they obtained when they were deemed appropriate is then used to
• She said the clinical assessment that they obtained when they were deemed appropriate is then used to

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• While market volatility is real, recent state assessments reveal that there is an unexplained and unique
• Prosecutors, defenders, and judges are trained to assess facts within a legal framework.
• For the record, I agree with your assessment. With that, Mr.
• Parole Board decisions are bound by the law, the evidence before them, and expert risk assessments.
• Parole Board decisions are bound by the law, the evidence before them, and expert risk assessments.

Summary: The committee heard several bills, though no final votes were taken because a quorum had not yet been established. SB 493 by Senator Becker would add war or armed conflict to California’s price-gouging emergency triggers, with the author and supporters arguing it would protect consumers from gas-price spikes tied to international conflict. Opponents, including business and housing groups, warned the bill could over-trigger emergency powers and create broad, ongoing price controls. The chair indicated support for an aye-as-amended recommendation once quorum was reached. SB 1056 by Senator Grayson would require protective orders for disclosure of sexually explicit material involving adult victims in specified criminal cases. Denise Huskins-Quinn and Aaron Quinn testified in support, describing how sensitive evidence in their case was copied and handled without adequate safeguards; supporters said the bill would extend privacy protections similar to those already used for child sexual abuse material. Criminal defense attorneys supported the goal but raised concerns about notice procedures and how the bill would apply when material is in the public domain. The chair said the bill filled a gap in existing law and would receive an aye recommendation. SB 1208 by Senator Grayson would let law enforcement seize and return crypto assets used in scams and fraud to victims. The Attorney General’s office and law enforcement groups supported the bill as a tool to recover losses from transnational crypto fraud, while the ACLU and public defenders argued it lowered the burden of proof, raised constitutional concerns, and could be misused against unbanked or low-level defendants. The chair nevertheless said the bill aligned with existing law for stolen property and would be recommended aye. SB 874 by Senator Weber-Pearson would strengthen oversight of Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, including requiring background checks for employees of providers and convening a stakeholder workgroup; it drew support from the California Association for Behavior Analysis and no opposition was heard. Later, SB 1266 by Senator Stern would change how the value of stolen copper and related infrastructure damage is calculated, aiming to address copper theft and its costs to cities and utilities. Supporters said the bill would better capture the real harm from thefts that disrupt streetlights, telecom, and emergency services, while opponents argued it would inflate charges, turn many misdemeanors into felonies, and increase court and incarceration costs. The author said he would continue discussions and accept the amendments. Senator Cervantes presented SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner; supporters cited in-custody death concerns and conflicts of interest, while opponents said the problem was not unique to Riverside and that the bill would override local control. Cervantes also presented SB 1418 to extend ballot-custody protections to other election records and equipment after a Riverside County ballot seizure, with support from the Attorney General’s office. Finally, Senator Blakespear began presenting SB 936 on nitrous oxide misuse, describing public health, impaired-driving, and disposal concerns, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s testimony concluded.

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• While market volatility is real, recent state assessments reveal that there is an unexplained and unique
• Prosecutors, defenders, and judges are trained to assess facts within a legal framework.
• For the record, I agree with your assessment. With that, Mr.
• They are expected to de-escalate, to assess risk, to protect the public, often before law enforcement
• Parole Board decisions are bound by the law, the evidence before them, and expert risk assessments.

Keywords: 988, house, all