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• We have examination fees, application fees, and license fees.
• This was applied for with the applicant Tuskegee University, which is currently the sole trainer for
• Like I said, we have talked about ways to maybe create a rubric to evaluate applicants to apply for..
• . ...a rubric to evaluate applicants to apply for grants.

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• Through testing, inspection, and certification, we verify the products comply with the applicable U.S
• I think applications take two to three years to be... ...didn't really pay off.
• I think applications take two to three years to reach a final building permit, even for five to ten units
• to be processed concurrently with the map application instead of forcing every step to wait for the
• , I think a lot of us are fine with streamlining and concurrence when it comes to the permitting applicant

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard a series of housing-related bills, with testimony largely focused on streamlining housing production, preserving affordable housing, and improving homelessness responses. AB 1892 clarified HOA repair and election notice rules; AB 1708 sought to give smaller cities a more meaningful role in allocating Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HAP) funds; AB 2058 aimed to reduce duplicative local inspection and permitting barriers for factory-built housing; AB 2576 clarified that historic resources protected under SB 79 include local, state, and national designations; and AB 1751 would expand ministerial approval for qualifying townhome projects to support missing-middle homeownership. Later bills included AB 1924, creating a statewide homelessness prevention strategy; AB 2626, allowing HCD to waive certain monitoring fees for at-risk affordable housing developments; and AB 2089, modernizing welfare exemption recertification and tax filing procedures for affordable housing providers. Supporters across the bills included city officials, housing nonprofits, builders, and advocacy groups, who generally argued the measures would reduce costs, speed approvals, preserve existing housing, or better target homelessness resources. Opposition or concerns were more limited and usually focused on administrative burden, local control, or the need for clearer definitions and safeguards, especially for factory-built housing, townhome approvals, and historic preservation. Several committee members emphasized the need for accountability, data, and balance between housing production and local infrastructure or preservation concerns. The committee took action on multiple measures. AB 1751 passed the committee on an 8-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations. AB 1924 passed on a 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 2626 also passed on a 7-0 vote to Appropriations. AB 2089 passed on a 6-0 vote to the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation. Other bills were discussed with committee amendments or were held pending quorum or later action, and several authors were invited to continue working with committee members and stakeholders on remaining concerns.

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• A total of $6 million has come forward in applications. And that is, I think, actually all buses.
• Of the districts that we've received applications for, that's the total amount.
• They put out requests for applications.
• Talk about the application to school resource officers.
• Applicable instead of literacy coaches, by literacy coaches when applicable. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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• applications since the Bruen decision came out in about June 2022.
• applications since the Bruin decision came out in about June 2022.
• So we'll be essentially, in April of this year, accepting applications from all the other states.
• So we'll be essentially, in April of this year, accepting applications from all the other states.
• We used to get as many applications as we could ever review. Now it's strips and drabs.

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on Proposition 36 and its implementation, with judicial and budget officials describing it as a major shift from misdemeanor to felony processing for repeat drug possession and certain theft offenses. Witnesses explained that the law creates a treatment-mandated felony process that can lead to dismissal if a defendant completes treatment, but also requires evaluations, court monitoring, and potentially long, open-ended supervision. Judicial representatives said the new law is already generating large numbers of filings, creating workload, staffing, courtroom, and facility pressures, and that access to treatment beds, housing, and evaluation capacity is limiting participation. Several speakers emphasized that collaborative courts are effective but are not a perfect fit for Prop. 36 because those programs are typically probation-based and serve different risk/need populations. Court officials from San Bernardino and Orange counties said the impacts vary by county but are severe, with some counties seeing hundreds or more filings in a short period and others moving more slowly to build treatment infrastructure first. They argued that Prop. 36 is effectively an unfunded mandate unless the state provides more resources for judges, staff, facilities, treatment, housing, and supervision. The Legislative Analyst’s Office noted that Prop. 36 will reduce the Proposition 47 savings that fund mental health and substance use treatment grants, but said the near-term reduction is relatively modest and that the full effect will take time to appear because of the way those savings are calculated. Members of the committee repeatedly raised concerns that the state is underfunding the courts and counties needed to carry out the new law. The committee also reviewed the Governor’s proposed trial court operations budget, including a partial restoration of a prior $97 million cut and additional ongoing funding. Judicial branch officials said the restoration helped avoid furloughs, hiring freezes, and service reductions, and supported cybersecurity, technology, staffing, and records management. The LAO recommended that the Legislature seek more detail on how midyear restorations are handled and consider clarifying language for transferring unspent trial court trust fund monies to the General Fund. Finance said the flexibility in the ongoing funding was intentional and would be taken back for consideration. In a separate item, the committee heard testimony on a $6.3 million increase for Supreme Court and Courts of Appeal appointed counsel programs. Judicial officials and appellate project representatives said the system is facing a crisis because indigent appeals have risen sharply while the number of panel attorneys has fallen, leaving many cases waiting months for counsel. They argued the proposed increase would help but is still below what is needed to recruit and retain attorneys and prevent delays that affect criminal, juvenile, and child welfare cases. The committee also discussed the Tracy courthouse project in San Joaquin County, where local officials said reopening a courthouse closed since 2011 is necessary to serve a growing population and relieve overcrowding elsewhere. The LAO and Finance both noted the project is next in line under the facilities plan, though LAO suggested the Legislature could consider whether other facility priorities should come first.

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• Since the launch, approximately 600,000 users have submitted more than 900,000 applications to Texas
• There is a waiver process for students who are financially needy and unable to pay the application fee
• But for our credit and its applicability, we work handing out gloves with the local ISD to make sure
• Our application numbers are at record highs.
• However, despite the doubling in applications for these programs, our enrolment more or less remains

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• So that was the list of eligible<00:43:30.240> applicants.
• Um, and yes, it is eligible applicants.
• Um, and a lot of eligible applicants.
• <00:43:49.200> federal<00:43:49.440> LFPA the applicants in the federal LFPA the applicants
• members have to complete the application members have to complete the application pro<01:44:24.639

Bills: HF4080, HF3693, HF1857, HF4350

Keywords: agriculture, livestock, retailers, ownership interest, exclusive contracts, meat packing companies, dominant retailers, state law, Department of Agriculture, appropriation, funding, agriculture policy, state budget, animal welfare, cat declawing, animal cruelty, therapeutic procedures, civil penalties, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aquatic life

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• So it creates a link to the TAP application by, by the way, from DHS.
• uh by the way from DHS tap application uh by the way from DHS approximately<01:05:00.720> 150,000
• Program participants are often having to complete a MFIP application that can take honestly hours to
• complete, followed up by a 10-page SNAP application and yet another TAP application.
• We need practical, streamlined processes for the application for our community members, and I strongly

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• that process never existed application that process never existed for<01:25:34.960> you<01:25
• <01:25:59.840> to the definitions from applicability to the definitions from applicability
• Section 34, again, just gives a specific timeline for application, so I will leave it there, and if there
• so I will leave it there and application so I will leave it there and if<01:30:28.679> there<
• Currently, applications for State Grant are due on June 30th, sort of regardless, and they apply to any

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• Applicants must provide a list of locations at the time of application and include the appropriate fee
• beverages is 21 years of age must download and use a West Virginia DMV-approved reader or verifier application
• Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fingerprinting requirements for applicants
• This rule removes that application process for the certification of managed timberland, which is now

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• municipalities and first responders to grant funding when they meet eligibility requirements as an applicant
• municipalities and first responders to grant funding when they meet eligibility requirements as an applicant
• they meet eligibility requirements<00:22:19.039> as<00:22:19.280> an<00:22:19.520> applicant
• c><00:22:20.480> and<00:22:21.120> uh<00:22:21.200> they requirements as an applicant
• and uh they requirements as an applicant and uh they don't<00:22:21.919> part<00:22:22.000>

Bills: SB292, HB351, HB141, HB273, SB292, HB351, HB141, HB273

Keywords: education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, ad valorem tax, road funding, local government, referendum, Choctaw County, HB141, Alabama, state employees, salary deductions, payroll deduction, State Comptroller, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments

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• Last year, as part of that effort, Of that effort, we clarified the application of the zoning preemption
• communities and make the appropriate changes where perhaps that original intent is not being captured in application
• mandating a list of private, licensed, conflict-free, and qualified professionals to assist with pre-application
• Local governments retain control and continue to approve or deny all applications.
• blue urban project may be located on land with any future land use designation provided in the applicable

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• This is applicable to small towns, big cities, and the real goal is increasing housing and also increasing
• So it's an application for a grant for those credits.
• So specifically, things that would be upgrading that building to be applicable For housing.
• Those are just scoring opportunities to improve the applications.
• fully funding to the extent available on certain projects or do you see a Proration of 25 million applicable

Bills: SB1280, SB1392, SB1393, SB1395, SB1400, SB1405, SB1832, SB1839, SB1989, SB2001, SB2143

Keywords: excise tax, oil tax, natural gas tax, state revenue, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, income tax, tax credit, aerospace sector, employment, economic development, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, urban renewal, economic impact, program, housing, revitalization, urban development, income tax credit, manufacturing

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• So, the Oklahoma water law says that the board shall approve a groundwater application if four criteria
• If the applicant can prove that they can't find water anywhere else on their land, then they can still
• It provides that spacing protection to say you're obligated if you're an applicant and you want to drill
• So, these are water applications where a new well would be drilled.
• remediation assistance involves a court system at the Corporation Commission, where you could make an application

Bills: SB1191, SB1314, SB1319, SB1333, SB1346, SB1439, SB1509, SB1510, SB1613

Keywords: SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, SB1319

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• adhere to practices that are connected to classroom teacher certification, limiting the pool of applicants
• that high school students disengage from math when they can't connect their learning to real-world application
• technical education is that when curricula is made immediately relevant to technical, hands-on, useful applications
• accepted for university admission while delivering instruction through practical, career-relevant applications
• because of military orders, foster care, or a change in custody, or has been granted approval by the applicable

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee met with a quorum and considered several education-related bills. SB 1036 on school counselors was amended with a technical clarification and reported favorably. SB 1136 on dental screenings for K-12 students was converted by delete-all amendment to place the screening definition in the School Health Services Act and align notice and parent-exemption procedures; it also passed favorably, with support noted from PTA and other witnesses. SB 920 on mathematics education was reported favorably after discussion of applied algebra courses tied to career pathways, while preserving Algebra I standards, the end-of-course exam, graduation requirements, and university admission eligibility. SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation, which would give districts more flexibility on pay, cost-of-living adjustments, and advanced degrees, also passed favorably with broad support from educators and former school board members. The committee then approved SPB 7022, which reenacts and extends a public records exemption for classroom examination and assessment instruments through 2031 and expands coverage to district school boards and public schools. SB 464 on observance of Veterans Day in K-12 schools was reported favorably after extensive debate about whether schools should be closed or could instead hold Veterans Day programs; supporters emphasized statewide consistency and honoring veterans, while some members raised scheduling and instructional-day concerns. SB 538 on physical education and extracurricular participation was amended to establish standardized eligibility rules for public, private, virtual, and home education students, limit duplicate participation across schools, require annual participation in the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, and leave coach compensation to district discretion; it was then reported favorably. SB 178 on athletics and public K-12 schools was amended to add a $15,000 annual cap on coach personal spending per team and was reported favorably after discussion about good-faith support for student-athletes, recruiting concerns, and the need for guardrails. A temporary postponement was announced for SB 430 on the oath of school personnel. At the end of the meeting, Senator Osgood recorded a favorable vote on SB 1036, and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• TO LAUNCH A MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING WITH A CONCENTRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND APPLICATIONS
• SMALL TO MEDIUM APPLICATIONS WE HAVE WE HAVE USED AI TO ACCELERATE THE BUILDING OF SOME OF THOSE SOLUTIONS
• TODAY'S AI IS LANGUAGE BASED AND NOT TAILORED HEALTHCARE CLAIMS PROCESSING SO INSURERS ARE FOCUSED ON APPLICATION
• SO WE KNOW THE IMPLICATION APPLICATION OF THAT AI MODEL OF WHAT SHOULD BE THE BIAS WE NEED TO BE AWARE
• WHAT IS THE DATA YOU'RE PUTTING HIM ON WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CONSTRAINTS OF THE DATA THAT LIMIT THE APPLICATION

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• WE PARTICIPATE IN THE REVIEW PROCESS OF MASTER CREDENTIAL LIST APPLICATIONS AND SERVE AS A POINT OF COMMUNICATION
• FOR THE LEGISLATURE AND INDUSTRY AND ASSOCIATIONS TO ADDRESS ANY APPLICATION PROCESS CONCERNS.
• THIS HELPS MAKE THE APPLICATION PROCESS MUCH MORE EFFICIENT FOR INDUSTRIES THAT ARE DEMONSTRATING LOCAL
• IN THIS GROUP IS HELPING US UNDERSTAND THE GAPS IN SKILLS FOR APPLICANTS AS WELL AS EXISTING BARRIERS
• SO OFTEN THE DOCUMENTATION NEEDED TO SUPPORT THEIR APPLICATION FOR ELIGIBILITY DOES REQUIRE INFORMATION

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• It requires applicants to be graduates of schools accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Costs are a barrier, as is the delay from application to approval.
• So, yeah, it's really about a common issue of dosage and application is the concern.
• So yeah, it's really about a common issue of dosage and application is the concern.
• Doseage, yeah, yeah, that's exactly right, dosage, very precise application to certain areas so that

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee opened a hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure focused on health care and human services, reviewed testimony logistics, and then heard a long series of witnesses on several bills. Much of the testimony centered on interstate licensure compacts for dentistry, social work, and occupational therapy, with supporters arguing these compacts would improve workforce mobility, continuity of care, and access while preserving state oversight and public protection. Dental witnesses were split on H.455/S.257, with supporters backing the AADB dental compact for its hands-on exam, background checks, and disciplinary safeguards, while opponents argued a competing compact would better promote portability and avoid conflicts tied to proprietary testing and outside commissions. Social work witnesses strongly supported H.380/S.252, emphasizing continuity of care for clients who move across state lines, reduced costs and delays for practitioners, and the compact’s public-protection features; occupational therapy witnesses similarly supported H.427/S.256, citing access, telehealth, military families, and maintained standards. The committee also heard testimony on S.242, which would expand licensure for lactation care providers. Supporters, including lactation counselors and health center staff, said adding certified lactation counselors and related credentials would expand access, improve breastfeeding support, and allow reimbursement for services now often provided without billing. They described the training required and said the bill would help families, especially in underserved communities. Representative James O’Day also testified in support of the social work compact, and a Council of State Governments witness provided background on compact mechanics and state participation. Another major topic was H.419/S.214 on medical debt. Physicians and researchers testified that cancer patients experience long-lasting medical debt and collections burdens, and they supported limits on the sale and collection of medical debt, bans on reporting it to credit bureaus, and related consumer protections. The hearing also included H.465 on a pathway to special licensure for certain long-term limited-registration dentists serving MassHealth patients, which Representative Senna supported as a way to allow immigrant dentists to practice independently. Finally, the committee heard sharply divided testimony on H.444/S.284, which would allow trained dental hygienists to administer Botox and dermal fillers: supporters framed it as a safe, preventive, and access-expanding tool for TMJ, bruxism, and pain management, while dermatologists opposed it as outside hygienists’ training and a patient-safety risk. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.

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• The HR1 Medi-Cal work requirements go into effect January 2027 for new Medi-Cal applications and March
• So for the HR1 provisions related to medical, those go into effect January 2027 for new applications.
• .. ...for new applications, and March 2027 for renewals.
• In the second round of Stop the Hate funding, the department prioritized applications from organizations
• In the second round of Stop the Hate funding, the department prioritized applications from organizations

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• as the school's agricultural tech curriculum that connects classroom learning with real-world applications
• as the school's agricultural tech curriculum that connects classroom learning with real-world applications
• connects classroom learning with connects classroom learning with real-world<00:33:02.000> applications
• real-world applications. real-world applications.
• . applications. applications.

Bills: HR203, SB2802, SB3081, SB2902, SB2005, SB3252, SB2096, SB2095, SB2046, SB2999, SB3103, SB83, SB2041, SB3234, SB3156, SB3154, SB2146, SB2053, SB2010, SB2009, SB2667, SB3215, SB2698, SB2363, SB2372, SB2673, SB2948, SB2277, SB2057, SB3085, SB3025, SB2761

Keywords: H.R. 203, House Resolution, Hawaii education, teacher of the year, educator recognition, Jessica Canyon, Natsumi Yamasato, Jodi Kadoyama, Mānana Elementary School, National Blue Ribbon School, Teach For America Hawaiʻi, public education, K-12, elementary school, STEM education, literacy, teacher appreciation, school excellence, Hawaiʻi Legislature, keiki

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• Grant submissions are, are opening up or results on grant applications are being heard.
• So, it will have a very universal applications.
• Ah, for golf course irrigation and maybe for other applications.
• For the um discharge, you know, surface water discharge, not land application, but um we in the States
• During the application process, our project was well vetted.