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• States or around the world, and then we give a grant to that university to fund that professor to move
• across the state and smaller universities starting to use it as well.
• of our great state.
• All over the state.
• I am a state retiree.

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• Bowman: It is definitely state by state. There is reciprocity between certain states.
• other states, every other state.
• state.
• The state of Washington does not require a law degree to practice law. You just pass the law test.
• The state of Washington does not require a law degree to practice law. You just pass the law test.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The House Business Committee heard and introduced two RSs and considered two cosmetology bills. RS 33044, sponsored by Rep. Ehart, would create an exception for military chaplains to meet counseling licensure requirements, based on testimony that chaplains provide extensive counseling and training comparable to or exceeding counselor requirements. RS 33004, sponsored by Rep. Cornelis, would require businesses to provide restroom access to people with certain medical conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, if they present documentation from a doctor or relevant card. Both RSs were introduced without opposition. The committee then took up House Bill 513, which would reduce Idaho cosmetology training requirements from 1,600 to 1,000 hours and apprenticeship hours from 3,200 to 2,000, with a companion RS changing the implementation date to January 1, 2027. Supporters argued the bill would lower barriers to entry, reduce student debt, improve workforce supply, and align Idaho with other states that use 1,000-hour programs. Opponents, including cosmetology instructors, school owners, and industry representatives, argued it would weaken training, shift costs to salons, harm reciprocity with neighboring states, and reduce public safety. After public testimony, the committee voted to hold HB 513 in committee. The committee then considered House Bill 514, which would allow cosmetology students to take their licensing exam after completing 80% of their program rather than waiting until the end. The sponsor said the change would get students into the workforce sooner and reduce delays caused by testing backlogs. Testimony was generally supportive, with one salon owner saying earlier testing could help students find better job matches and improve retention, though she also suggested separating hair licensing from other cosmetology licenses. The committee voted to send HB 514 to the House floor with a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.

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• out of state in New York.
• people across the entire state.
• Talking to my state reps, you know, State Representative Thompson, you know, just to try to prepare to
• So much for states' rights.
• Supposedly, the redistricting is for the... ...us after the census when the states grow, when the states

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The state did very well in ARPA money on the state side.
• For fiscal years '28 and '29, the university system requests $20 million in state support, which the
• As I mentioned, the state dollars leverage investments that the university system puts into its footprint
• Keene State.
• Next slide is the Mount Washington State Park power and safety improvement Park power and safety improvement

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing reconvened with testimony from several agencies on their capital budget requests. The Department of Environmental Services requested a little over $38 million, with major emphasis on dam repairs and design work for aging state-owned dams, including a $5.25 million match for possible FEMA BRIC funding at Pawtuckaway/Tuckaway and other projects such as Milton Three Ponds, Murphy Dam, and Lakeport Gates. DES also requested funding for state revolving loan fund matches, a Superfund match for the Savage Well site, IT and air-monitoring upgrades, and a new $750,000 cybersecurity request for water and wastewater systems. Committee members asked about FEMA eligibility, the distinction between design and construction money, and the timing and risk of banking funds if federal grants do not materialize. The University System of New Hampshire requested $20 million in state support, primarily $15 million for a major Diamond Library renovation at UNH to create a student support hub and reduce/repurpose collection space, plus $2.5 million each for deferred maintenance at Plymouth State and Keene State. The Community College System requested about $16.6 million across seven projects, led by critical maintenance, campus safety/security upgrades, IT infrastructure, parking and site improvements, HVAC replacement at White Mountains Community College in Littleton, a building management/energy system, and modernization of NHTI’s dental clinic and radiology spaces. The Department of Education requested $29.5 million, including a $4.9 million internal management platform to replace paper-based and siloed systems, plus career and technical education capital projects; Milford’s CTE project was described as being revised after repeated failed bond votes, while ConVal said its revised project would focus on modernizing existing CTE space and adding a security vestibule. Fish and Game requested $1.075 million for three facilities: Sewall Falls in Concord, the Lancaster Armory, and the Bunker Lane Barn in Durham, focusing on structural repairs, security, reconfiguration, and in one case replacement of a failing barn with a new 40-by-60 building. The department also said hatchery work is ongoing but that it is taking a cautious approach because of the planned New Hampton Hatchery and future capital needs. The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources requested $9.26 million for eight projects, including campground electrical upgrades at Ellacoya and Lake Francis, White Lake water system replacement, Mount Washington fuel tank and safety work, Odiorne Point visitor center work funded through parks revenue, roofing and parking lot repairs, Fox Forest office safety upgrades, and historic site repairs at White Island and Fort Constitution. Members asked about revenue-based capital, the stability of the parks fund, and flexibility in choosing projects as bids come in. The Department of Transportation began its presentation at the end of the transcript, but its detailed requests were not yet discussed.

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• Several states have moved to a state-based marketplace.
• At least six states already have added state dollars to enhance the federal premium subsidy, and states
• Several states have moved to a state-based marketplace.
• Washington is the first state out in 2021. Colorado has an option in 2023.
• Washington um is the first<00:51:56.960><c> state</c><00:51:57.280><c> who</c><00:51:57.520><c> is</c

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><00:04:29.479><c> that</c> labor law as well as other states that labor law as well as other states
• So just as a general overview, that's the state entity and state government that we are addressing with
• The bill also states that only after in-state provider contracts have been exhausted, the executive director
• So just as a general overview, that's the state entity and state government that we are addressing with
• that's the uh State entity and state<00:13:18.519><c> government</c><00:13:19.440><c> that</c><00:13

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:13 SB 15 Discussion 00:45 SB 15 Vote 08:40 SB 103 Discussion 11:12 SB 103 Vote 29:49, 958, all

Summary: The Senate Committee for Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor heard two bills. Senate Bill 15, sponsored by Sen. Amanda Bledsoe, was presented with testimony from Major League Baseball in support of exempting minor league baseball players from Kentucky wage-and-hour treatment. Witnesses said the bill would preserve the negotiated collective bargaining structure for players, avoid impractical time-tracking requirements, and keep Kentucky aligned with other states. Senators discussed minor league salary levels, the importance of baseball to Kentucky communities, and the bill’s relationship to minimum wage law. The committee then took a roll call vote and passed the bill with unanimous support from members present. The committee next heard Senate Bill 103 from Sen. Danny Carroll, which would require the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to adopt regulations under Chapter 13A, limit reciprocal agreements with other states until in-state provider contracts are exhausted, establish procedures for service fee memos before a new fiscal year, and require an annual report with operating and financial information. Testimony from community rehabilitation providers and disability advocates emphasized that the bill would increase transparency, protect local providers, and improve services for people with disabilities seeking competitive employment. They said Kentucky has a large disability population, that many working-age individuals with disabilities are not employed, and that better oversight could help address workforce shortages and reduce reliance on public assistance. Senators asked about the disability population, age ranges served, funding, and recent changes to provider rates and selection processes. The committee then voted to pass Senate Bill 103 unanimously.

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• Um and be beholden to bureaucrats back in Washington, D.C. for our livelihood in this state.
• Um and be beholden to bureaucrats back in Washington, D.C. for our livelihood in this state.
• Um and be beholden to bureaucrats back in Washington, D.C. for our livelihood in this state.
• We're really half of a half of a state if you look at our mineral estate being controlled by Washington
• </c> our state. our state.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Rosetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
• Rosetti, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
• Section 202D of the National States.
• </c><00:08:31.280><c> and</c> institutions in the United States and institutions in the United States
• </c> and economy of the United States. and economy of the United States.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, April 14, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Louis University High, UMSL, and St. Louis University.
• Louis UMSL and Washington University libraries. *Diamond Vince to St.
• Louis UMSL and Washington University libraries.
• She is from California and is a recent graduate of Washington University in St.
• It's a state-owned road, and it goes down to the state nursery.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Very proud of it to serve the state and graduate practice-ready lawyers who can serve the state.
• The other New Mexico colleges and universities represented include New Mexico Highlands, New Mexico State
• The other New Mexico colleges and universities represented include New Mexico Highlands, New Mexico State
• University of Michigan, go for it.
• of Arizona grad but the Arizona State University, its Dean Stacey Leeds, is making tremendous headway

Bills: SB1, SB3

Keywords: interstate medical licensure compact, physician licensure, medical license reciprocity, expedited licensure, medical practice act, New Mexico medical board, compact commission, physician mobility, telemedicine, license portability, background check, disciplinary action, joint investigation, reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, scope of practice, medical board transparency, multistate compact, licensure renewal, health care workforce

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• My state has wounded my friend too.
• Gentleman from Washington, Mr.
• Gentleman from Washington. Mr.
• States.
• Gentleman from Washington: Mr.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, approved the previous day’s journal unanimously, and then adopted a motion suspending House Rule 98 to allow members to wear hats on the floor. Members also introduced several special guests, including the Eugene High School Class 2 basketball champions, family members, scholarship recipients, and other visitors. One member used a lengthy personal privilege speech to criticize a recent U.S. Supreme Court voting-rights decision and warn about threats to democracy and minority voting power. The chamber then took up committee reports and several bills. It approved a motion to go to conference on the property-tax omnibus measure tied to Senate Bills 1066 and 1088. House Bill 3329, repealing expired tax credits, passed 142-0. House Bill 3405, clarifying the SALT deduction and improving tax-credit accounting, also passed 138-0. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2426, a parental-rights bill that also drew criticism over a school financial-ledger requirement and possible burdens on schools and student safety, failed on third reading 70-60. The House next passed House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1233, a professional-licensing bill involving CPA exam access and other occupational licensing changes, by 129-6 after adopting an amendment removing compact language and rejecting a nursing-home physicals amendment. It then passed House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1408, which raises the maximum rural interstate speed limit to 75 mph and, through multiple amendments, also carried a mix of transportation-related provisions including vehicle inspections, hands-free enforcement, motorcycle lighting, driver education, and specialty license plates for women’s professional sports; the final vote was 82-53. The Speaker also appointed a conference committee for Senate Bill 1066. The final item mentioned was Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 863, described as an interscholastic athletic oversight/appeals bill, but the transcript cuts off before its final action is shown.

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• The waste-to-energy plant, there was significant state investment.
• This bill allows non-academic employees of Western Washington University to collectively bargain.
• can protect private sector collective bargaining in this state.
• can protect private sector collective bargaining in this state.
• do not backslide on voting rights in our state, despite what may happen elsewhere.

Keywords: 904, all

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• John has been on my staff since 2018 after graduating from The Ohio State University and serving in the
• </c> graduating from the Ohio State graduating from the Ohio State University<00:13:17.680><c> and</c
• My destination was Washington<02:18:44.479><c> DC.</c> Washington DC. Washington DC.
• </c> United States of America. United States of America.
• </c> than the United States. than the United States.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• On top of that, our geographic in this state, the lands, we're an island state.
• ,</c> of that, our geographic in this state, of that, our geographic in this state, the<00:14:17.920>
• </c><00:14:20.160><c> each</c> the lands, we're an island state. each the lands, we're an island state
• </c><00:18:17.280><c> So</c><00:18:17.440><c> there's</c><00:18:17.760><c> already</c> in this state.
• So there's already in this state.

Bills: SB99, SB585, SB2060, SB2069, SB2110, SB2115, SB2152, SB2211, SB2259, SB2315, SB2342, SB2382, SB2442, SB2446, SB2485, SB2544, SB2577, SB2580, SB2861, SB2919, SB3326

Keywords: SB99, Hawaii, Employees' Retirement System, ERS, retirant, retiree rehiring, reemployment after retirement, retirement benefits, benefit suspension, school resource officer, SRO, public school safety, Department of Law Enforcement, DLE, labor shortage, difficult-to-fill position, teacher shortage, charter school, mentor teacher, vacancy rate

Summary: The Committee on Ways and Means met for decision-making only and adopted recommendations on a long list of Senate bills, with no oral testimony taken. Early actions included SB 99 to pass unamended, SB 585 to pass with a date correction to 2015, SB 2060 to pass with amendments involving public project lists, legislative approval for fund transfers, and removal of certain appropriations, and SB 2069 to pass with amendments extending a sunset date and requiring transit-oriented development zoning. The committee also advanced several other measures, including SB 2110, SB 215, SB 2259, SB 2382, SB 2442, and SB 2485 unamended, while SB 2152, SB 2315, SB 2446, SB 2919, SB 2577, SB 2580, and SB 2861 were moved with various amendments, mostly date changes, appropriation blanks, or technical clarifications. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on SB 2211, where Department of Human Services officials explained how the department was covering costs by using restricted funds and shifting Med-QUEST funding, and noted a need for $14 million plus support for $16.5 million in ACA enhanced tax credit subsidies. The chair indicated the bill would move forward with amendments, including blanking the appropriation pending more information on lapses, and the recommendation was adopted. SB 2544 was also amended to remove a specific appropriation and replace it with a blank cap on funds from DUR, and SB 2342 was amended to require projects to be in transit-oriented development zones and to reflect prior committee concurrence. The most extended debate was on SB 3326, which would address utility restructuring. One senator opposed the bill, arguing it could raise rates, worsen reliability issues, and disrupt an existing utility without a clear plan, especially given island-specific conditions. Supporters argued the bill would separate generation from transmission and distribution, create competition, protect union jobs, and respond to aging infrastructure and financial weakness in the utility sector. After recesses and discussion of the Public Utilities Commission’s role, the chair changed the recommendation from pass unamended to pass with amendments requiring the PUC to conduct a study, provide an interim report before the next session, and a final report the following session. That amended recommendation was adopted, and the meeting then adjourned with no further business.

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• back to the state of Oklahoma.
• It does align very well with our neighboring states.
• But I think the last thing that we need to do as a state is try to put the state money in to try to fix
• When those spirits come into the state that are ordered online, the state gets no excise tax.
• Revenue the state also cannot confirm that the age verification is correct from these out-of-state retailers

Bills: SB1732, SB1217, SB1443, SB1455, SB1457, SB1459, SB1465, SB1944, SB1946, SB1218, SB1942, SB1352, SB2132, SB1920, SB1285, SB1304, SB1305, SB1326, SB1590, SB1767

Keywords: professional licensing, licensing fees, home inspection, home inspector, Construction Industries Board, CIB, contractor license, journeyman license, apprentice registration, alarm endorsement, code inspector, electrical license, plumbing license, mechanical license, permit fees, renewal fee, reciprocity, poultry house contractor, poultry house wiring, environmentally controlled poultry house

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• There are 39 other states—excuse me, 38 other states, 39 including Oklahoma—who have non-covered services
• Follow-up: should the state government get involved in Should the state government get involved in providing
• We do have rising insurance costs in this state, but I think the last thing that we need to do as a state
• When those spirits come into the state that are ordered online, the state gets no excise tax revenue.
• The state also cannot be confirmed that the age verification is correct from these out-of-state retailers

Bills: SB1732, SB1217, SB1443, SB1455, SB1457, SB1459, SB1465, SB1944, SB1946, SB1218, SB1942, SB1352, SB2132, SB1920, SB1285, SB1304, SB1305, SB1326, SB1590, SB1767

Keywords: professional licensing, licensing fees, home inspection, home inspector, Construction Industries Board, CIB, contractor license, journeyman license, apprentice registration, alarm endorsement, code inspector, electrical license, plumbing license, mechanical license, permit fees, renewal fee, reciprocity, poultry house contractor, poultry house wiring, environmentally controlled poultry house

Summary: The Business and Insurance Committee considered a long agenda of Senate bills covering real estate, construction licensing, insurance, alcohol regulation, medical marijuana, and other business matters. Among the measures discussed were SB 1732, which preserves Oklahoma’s current rule that brokers are not required to enter into a buyer brokerage agreement before showing real estate; SB 1443, which codifies payment rules for anesthesia services and physical status modifiers; and several sunset-extension bills for boards and agencies including the architects and interior designers board, the Construction Industries Board, the Abstractors Board, and the engineering and surveying board. The committee also heard bills on workers’ compensation, dental insurance billing practices, salvage title thresholds, energy standards for state-funded buildings, self-storage lien modernization, and medical marijuana training and licensing issues. Testimony and debate focused heavily on consumer costs, market competition, and regulatory clarity. Supporters of the dental bill (SB 1942) argued it would keep insurers from setting prices for non-covered services and allow patients and providers to negotiate directly, while opponents warned it could raise costs for consumers; the bill passed 8-2. Similar free-market arguments were made for the real estate, anesthesia, and alcohol-related bills, while consumer protection concerns were raised on the self-storage and dental measures. SB 1590, which would expand a fortified-roof grant program to commercial buildings, drew discussion about funding and the state’s role in helping reduce insurance costs. SB 1767 sought stronger enforcement against out-of-state spirit shipping, with concerns noted about lost tax revenue and age verification. Most bills received committee approval, often unanimously or by wide margins, including SB 1732, SB 1217, SB 1443, SB 1455, SB 1457, SB 1459, SB 1466, SB 1944, SB 1946, SB 1352, SB 2132, SB 1920, SB 1285, SB 1304, SB 1305, SB 1326, SB 1590, and SB 1767. Several bills were amended in committee, often to update sunset dates or clarify language, and title-striking motions were adopted on some measures that were still being worked on. The meeting ended with the chair noting that 20 bills had been handled and the committee adjourned.

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• Of Texas Legislature's second call session, whereas the people of Texas, through their state constitution
• Now, therefore, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, by the authority vested in me, by order—Article
• recess today, notwithstanding any advance notice required pursuant to the rules by the Committee on State
• Members of the Senate Committee on State Affairs will meet immediately upon ...recess in the Betty King

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• This is, Texas is a full disclosure state on political contributions.
• State your point of order. Thank you, Mr. President. ... Mr.
• And that's how dark money moves around the state.
• There is a state official in this state who's taken over ten million dollars from one single donor, and
• Dozens of candidates in the House took donations from other state representatives. ...state officials

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• In the judicial branch of state government, to state affairs: House Bill 17 relating to the requirements
• prohibition on the making and acceptance of political contributions during a special legislative session to state
• to election procedures regarding Accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current to state
• current and the immediate action after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices to state

Bills: SB 2, SB 3, SB 10, SB 16, SB 5, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB 19, SB 54, HB23, HB17, HB16, SB19, SB53, SB54, HB16, HB17, HB23, HB27, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4, SB2, SB3, SB10, SB16, SB5

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, real property theft, real property fraud

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• Legal exposure for our state.
• We have issues with flooding across our state.
• We have issues with our uninsured rate across our state.
• It states that the Attorney General may prosecute.
• You know, with everything going on in this state, you know.

Bills: SB 10, SB 8, SB 15, SB 12, SB 6, SB 13, SB 9, SB 7, SB 17, SB 4, SB10, SB8, SB15, SB12, SB6, SB13, SB9, SB7, SB17, SB4

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, election laws, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, criminal prosecution, jurisdiction, hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids