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• disclosure requirements, but it fails to include the gold standard that demonstrates the requisite skills
• Arts in Biology, ASN, Associate of Science in Nursing, ARNP, advanced registered nurse practitioner. skills
• We all bring different skill sets to this care and all are important in these roles.
• An RN may not delegate acts requiring substantial skill or that pierce or sever tissues except for insulin
• Jeff Gomboski here on behalf of the Washington Health Care Association, the state association for skilled

Bills: HB2261, HB2283, HB2425, HB2110, HB2113, HB2122, HB2152

Keywords: healthcare, transparency, patient communication, credentials, professional standards, medical loss ratio, insurance, health plans, cost management, nursing delegation, registered nurse, RN, home care aide, nursing assistant, certified nursing assistant, CNA, medical assistant, home health, hospice, community-based care

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• And that gives us the flexibility to create positions in classes and knowledge, skills and ability requirements
• salary budget throughout the year to address special issues that arise where we have a extremely skilled
• transpired to clarify a point of evidence that might have been raised and that sort of the highest skill
• They're asking for funding so that they can adequately higher attorneys with the skill level they need
• . adequately higher attorneys with the skill level they need.

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• scores is fairly complex and a lot of folks who haven't worked in education have not acquired that skill
• scores is fairly complex and a lot of folks who haven't worked in education have not acquired that skill
• <00:20:06.799><c> not</c><00:20:06.960><c> acquired</c><00:20:07.280><c> that</c><00:20:07.520><c> skill
• </c><00:20:09.200><c> So,</c> have not acquired that skill set.
• So, have not acquired that skill set.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first reviewed and approved the prior day’s minutes after making several corrections, including changing references to the “majority report,” fixing wording and spelling in the special education section, clarifying language about NAPE scores, and correcting a funding figure from 2,000 to 20,000. Members also agreed to add a sentence noting that the conclusions of the special education study commission should be considered in any consolidation plan. The minutes were then adopted unanimously. The committee then worked through the minority report, making edits to soften or clarify language. Changes included replacing “partisan” with “participation,” revising a statement about test scores so it reflected that “the minority believes” some committee members lacked a complete understanding, and adding “the minority believes” before a statement that the structure of education funding is inequitable because of its reliance on local property taxes. Members also discussed whether some wording was factual or opinion-based, and agreed to leave some comments in place or make minor wording adjustments. After discussion, the committee voted on the final report of the majority of the committee, with edits and appendices, and approved it by a 5-2 vote. Representatives Damon and Bricky voted no. Members noted that a minority report would also be included in the final materials. Finally, the committee authorized the committee assistant to make technical corrections, fix remaining typos, and include the minutes of the meeting, and then adjourned.

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• Empowerment Network, which works to ignite the power and goals of young girls by teaching them the skills
• collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity, as well as confidence and coping skills
• Such a policy not only limits academic freedom but also hinders the development of critical thinking skills
• Black educators enhance outcomes because they are able to teach resilient skills to help students navigate
• It uses running and physical activity to teach life skills that help girls build confidence and manage

Bills: SB12, SB226, SB413, SB1049, SB1191, SB2398, SB571, SB2920, SB 12

Keywords: parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, released time, religious instruction

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• And I appreciate the college's emphasis on providing job skills, job training, workforce opportunities
• expand those types of opportunities to make sure that industry knows that local students have the skills
• Florida and also to make sure that veterans who are leaving the military are receiving the necessary skills
• Greatly enhanced our college experience and provided a specific skill set.
• its mission, Pensacola, State College as a unique situation and being incredibly great feed or for skilled

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• So it has not been as hard as like the skilled or assisted living when you're looking at uh certified
• So it has not been as hard as like the skilled or assisted living when you're looking at uh certified
• So it has not been as hard as like the skilled or assisted living when you're looking at uh certified
• So it has not been as hard as like the skilled or assisted living when you're looking at uh certified
• So it has not been as hard as like the skilled or assisted living when you're looking at uh certified

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Health and Family Services committee heard an informational presentation on Kentucky personal care homes from representatives of the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities, Management Systems of Kentucky, and Elder Care Partners. Witnesses described personal care homes as a lower-cost, 24/7 residential option for adults, often with serious mental illness, who do not meet nursing home criteria but need structured supervision, medication assistance, meals, and daily support. They said the homes are regulated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, are not Medicaid-funded, and are supported largely through state supplementation payments and residents’ SSI income. The presenters argued that the current reimbursement rate of about $50.70 per day is no longer sufficient to cover staffing, food, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and other costs, and said the sector has shrunk significantly over time. They cited figures showing a decline from 64 to 34 homes serving the seriously mentally ill since 2002, with 30 closures over 23 years, and said the loss of beds contributes to homelessness, hospital overcrowding, and longer psychiatric stays. They also gave examples of residents who had spent many months in hospitals before being successfully placed in personal care homes, which they said can prevent more costly institutional care. Committee members asked about staffing credentials, fraud controls, referral processes, and how reimbursement works in other states. The presenters said Kentucky does not require licensed or certified staff in these facilities, though some homes use certified medication technicians or an LPN, and they described a county case-manager-based assessment process used to set individualized rates in other states such as Minnesota. Members expressed support for the work but emphasized the need for documentation of savings and budget offsets. The presenters said they are seeking an incremental reimbursement increase over two years, roughly 25% to 50% in the first year and another 50% after that, and urged the committee to support the homes to prevent further closures.

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• Senators, we will now take up Tab 13, SB 1112 on the Labor Pool Act by Senator Garcia.
• SB 1112 is relating to the Florida Labor Pool Act.
• Secondly, it requires that labor pools register with the Department of Commerce.
• practices under the Florida Labor Pool Act.
• public ...who work at labor pools are formerly incarcerated.

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and considered a large agenda of bills, most of which were reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations, limited public testimony, and roll-call votes. Early actions included CSSB 1062 creating Florida Speech and Debate Week and the Florida Debate Initiative with a recurring $2.4 million appropriation, and CS for SB 196 establishing the Uterine Fibroid Research Database. The committee also approved the companion public-records bill, CS for SB 864, to keep sensitive fibroid database information confidential. Other health and public-safety measures reported favorably included CS for SB 432, which was amended to address xylazine and restrict recreational nitrous oxide sales by tobacco-permit retailers; CS for SB 646, narrowing drug-paraphernalia testing equipment exemptions to fentanyl, its analogs, and xylazine; and CS for SB 1684 and CS for SB 1686, creating and exempting records for a Parkinson’s Disease Registry at the University of South Florida. The committee also advanced several workforce, regulatory, and local-governance bills. SB 1112 on the Florida Labor Pool Act passed with testimony emphasizing removal of placement fees, annual labor-pool registration, and stronger enforcement to help workers, including returning citizens. CS for SB 524 updated Department of Law Enforcement duties and medical examiner procedures; CS for SB 530 revised lottery operations and security rules; CS for SB 676 expanded animal-cruelty penalties and the public abuser database; CS for SB 1180 created a recall framework for community development district supervisors and updated CDD rules; and CS for SB 800 increased penalties for unlicensed engineering practice after removing a student-loan assistance provision to align with the House version. CS for SB 1404 created a memory-care specialty license for assisted living facilities, with amendments extending rulemaking deadlines and clarifying advertising and resident-choice provisions. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s office, and CS for SB 1630 modernized aging and disability services, guardianship oversight, and dementia-related policy. Two memorialization bills generated the most extended debate and public comment. SB 194 would designate October 14 as Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance, and SB 174 would name a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue. Both drew strong support from some speakers who framed them as recognition of civic engagement and free expression, and strong opposition from others who criticized Kirk’s rhetoric and argued the state should instead honor broader civic values or other figures. A late-file amendment to SB 194 that would have converted it into a general day of remembrance for victims of political violence was withdrawn. Despite the controversy, both bills were reported favorably. The committee adjourned after members requested to be recorded on various bills.

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• The third is labor. As you can imagine, it's very labor intensive to produce wine grapes.
• management, plus a lot of labor during harvest time as well.
• And then you have the labor on top of that. So labor is very expensive.
• And then you have the labor on top of that. So labor is very expensive.
• So a lot labor is a big issue for us.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from Tuesday, February 24, 2026, by motion and voice vote, with no opposition. Members noted several absences due to other commitments but proceeded with the agenda. The main presentation was an annual update from the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission. Roger Batt reviewed the history of Idaho wine, the growth of the industry, the establishment of three AVAs, and current challenges including land-use restrictions, water supply, and labor. Jules Germain described the commission’s structure, budget, grant-funded education efforts, marketing work, and industry growth in acreage, wineries, jobs, and economic impact. James Netteran, a grower and winery owner, explained why job growth has outpaced tonnage growth, citing a shift from a few large producers to many smaller family operations, diversification of grape varieties, and the added value of turning grapes into wine. He also emphasized the crop’s water efficiency, the labor-intensive nature of vineyard work, and the role of agritourism and collaboration with other local farms. Committee members asked about women-owned winery statistics and visitor traffic/sales at a winery, and the presentation concluded without further action.

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• training, self-sufficiency support services, or life skills training, including tenant education and
• training, self-sufficiency support services, or life skills training, including tenant education and
• </c><00:58:58.039><c> staff</c> therapeutic interventions skilled staff therapeutic interventions skilled
• staff ensuring the children skilled staff ensuring the children receive<00:59:19.119><c> the</c><00:
• It's essential to have the knowledge and skills for daily management, especially when it's your first

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> have held 93 meetings with labor have held 93 meetings with labor partners.<00:04:54.560><c> Um<
• Overall, uh our uh labor jointly.
• </c><00:19:15.760><c> partners,</c> to engage with our our labor partners, to engage with our our labor
• Uh, as I mentioned during the presentation, we have met with our labor folks and labor partners and met
• Uh, as I mentioned during the presentation, we have met with our labor folks and labor partners and met

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We honor our labor contracts. Labor is our partners, you know. You said that.
• We honor our labor contracts. Labor is our partners, you know. You said that.
• We honor our labor contracts. Labor is our partners, you know. You said that.
• We honor our labor contracts. Labor is our partners, you know. You said that.
• Our labor contracts. Labor is our partners, you know. You said that.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• One, House Draft 2, relating to county labor standards.
• And then, prior to that, we did take out the Department of Labor, the U.S.
• Department of Labor, and put it on the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations as the enforcer
• , the US Department Department of Labor, the US Department of<00:02:26.920><c> Labor,</c><00:02:27.240
• 29.040><c> Labor</c><00:02:29.280><c> and</c><00:02:29.360><c> Industrial</c> Department of Labor and

Bills: SB2057, SB2109, SB2400, HB1752, SB2599, SB2930

Keywords: immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police

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• Um, being able to get up, learn their life skills, make sure that they are reporting to work every day
• <00:16:00.959><c> learn</c><00:16:01.199><c> their</c><00:16:01.440><c> life</c><00:16:01.759><c> skills
• ,</c> able to get up, learn their life skills, able to get up, learn their life skills, uh<00:16:03.120
• to adequate training facilities is vital for maintaining law enforcement certifications, keeping skills
• , keeping skills up to date,<00:21:37.840><c> um</c><00:21:38.000><c> and</c><00:21:38.159><c> ensuring

Keywords: Opening and Roll Call 00:28 Public safety Cabinet 01:09 Juvenile justice MH Facility: 04:30 Department of Corrections Repair and Replacement: 10:29 Department of Criminal Justice Flat Track 19:05 KSP : 27:02 Department of Public Advocacy : 37:35, 958, all

Summary: The subcommittee heard capital project requests from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for fiscal years 2026-28. The cabinet described its large statewide footprint and said its facilities face significant deferred maintenance, with the governor’s budget proposing full funding for maintenance pool requests, including an additional $60 million for the Department of Corrections’ maintenance pool and cash funding through investment income. Officials said the projects were based on facility assessments and were presented as necessary public safety investments rather than wish-list items. For the Department of Juvenile Justice, the main requests were $35 million for a high-acuity mental health treatment facility and $45 million each for two new female detention facilities. Officials said the mental health facility would fill a gap for youth needing psychiatric care, while the female facilities were needed to support a regional detention model and address overcrowding; they noted the current female population has grown by 50% since July 2024. Members asked about locations, and staff said they were considering western Kentucky abandoned mine land and available land in Fayette and Jefferson counties, with current female placements in Boyd County and Warren County. For the Department of Corrections, officials requested funding for critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roof, and structural repairs, including $15.78 million for Kentucky State Penitentiary utilities infrastructure and additional funding for North Point Training Center projects. They also highlighted two re-entry initiatives: a KCTCS partnership for a re-entry campus at North Point and the East Kentucky Applied Manufacturing Institute at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, both aimed at reducing recidivism through intensive training and job preparation. Members asked about the KCTCS re-entry model, and DOC explained it would be a more immersive, campus-style program than current prison-based vocational classes. The Department of Criminal Justice Training discussed projects at its Richmond campus and the planned Western Kentucky Training Center, including a replacement flat track and campus access road at Richmond and added training features in Madisonville. Officials said the Richmond changes were needed because EKU construction had removed the existing flat track and would affect access, while the Western Kentucky project would expand training capacity and reduce travel for law enforcement agencies. The Kentucky State Police then outlined the final phase of the statewide emergency radio system replacement, estimated at about $17.5 million, and said the system is being built in geographic phases; members asked how long completion would take, and staff estimated roughly four years after funding, assuming no major inflation spikes. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational with member questions and staff responses.

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• Committee on Labor and Technology has a 3 p.m. agenda. It's Monday, March 24th, 2025.
• Okay, we have the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Director, Mhai.
• :01:37.280><c> Director</c> Labor Industrial Relations Director Labor Industrial Relations Director Mhai
• So, uh, Department of Labor Director...
• Requesting that the Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology and the House Committee on Labor

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Labor and Technology heard several resolutions focused on workforce shortages and program development. STR 145/SR 117 would create a legislative working group on paid family and medical leave; testimony from state agencies, labor groups, advocacy organizations, and others was overwhelmingly supportive, though some asked for broader representation and legal expertise. Members raised questions about prior studies, staffing estimates, and funding needs for administering a future program. The chair ultimately deferred decision making on this measure to March 28, 2025. The committee also heard STR 55/SR 37 on reviewing the boiler and elevator inspection branch to improve recruitment and retention. DLIR supported the measure, while the Department of Human Resources Development supported the intent but suggested labor should lead the study. Industry witnesses described long inspection wait times, backlogs, and difficulty recruiting inspectors, and several said higher pay and training pathways were needed. The committee voted to pass the resolution unamended. For STR 64/SR 49, which would establish a Hawaii State Fellows Program, the department supported the concept but said resources would be needed and should be included in the budget rather than a resolution; the committee recommended deferral indefinitely. STR 67/SR 51, addressing hiring shortages in the public mental health care system, drew support from the State Council on Mental Health and others, with requests for amendments to ensure broader cooperation and added agencies. The committee moved the measure as a Senate draft with amendments. STR 63/SR 48, proposing a Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award, received support from DLIR, and the committee later recessed and reconvened for decision making on the measures.

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• ABA targets areas such as language and communication, attention and focus, social skills, self-care and
• adaptive skills, emotional regulation, and decreases problem behaviors such as self-injury, aggression
• We teach skills that many families worry may never come, using the bathroom independently, tolerating
• We teach skills<00:24:58.720><c> that</c><00:24:58.840><c> many</c><00:24:59.080><c> families</c><00:
• 24:59.560><c> worry</c><00:24:59.840><c> may</c> skills that many families worry may skills that many

Keywords: 958, all

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• </c> it's more than knowledge it's skill it's more than knowledge it's skill building<01:07:23.280><c
• And then we have middle school Recipes for Life, where the focus is on integrating cooking skills with
• life skills.
• building and opportunities to also skill building and opportunities to try<01:13:13.679><c> nutritious
• And I will just say and cooking skills.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Make America Healthy Kentucky Task Force met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then heard a presentation on the state’s “food is medicine” efforts. Chair Funky Fromm opened by describing a recent foot injury from a road hazard and used it to emphasize the importance of infrastructure, nutrition, sleep, and activity as part of a broader wellness culture. The main witnesses were Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell, Holly Harris of Appalachian Regional Health Care (ARH), and Jim Muser of the Kentucky Hospital Association. Shell and Harris described a partnership between the Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Hospital Association, and hospitals such as ARH to connect local farmers with hospital cafeterias, farmers markets, CSA-style subscription food boxes, and medically tailored meals. Harris said ARH serves a large region with 14 hospitals, more than 95 clinics, about 6,700 employees, and 1,300 medical staff, and that the system began by improving employee food options because hospital workers often have limited access to healthy meals during shifts. They reported examples such as a local-protein burger, parking-lot farmers markets, subsidized CSA boxes for employees, and plans for container gardens at some hospitals. The witnesses said the program is intended to improve health outcomes, reduce readmissions, support chronic disease management, and also increase rural prosperity by expanding demand for Kentucky farm products. Shell said more than 40 hospitals had already been onboarded into the food-is-medicine program, with measurable outcomes being studied through pilots such as one at Russell County Hospital. He also noted that some systems, including CHI St. Joseph Health, Taylor Regional, and UK King’s Daughters, have formally embedded food-as-medicine goals into strategic plans. Members and witnesses also discussed barriers, especially the lack of reimbursement, fragmented short-term funding, and regulatory or purchasing hurdles that make it difficult for small farmers to participate. Shell said the goal is to make the model scalable and easier for hospitals and farmers to navigate, while Harris emphasized that ARH has been funding its efforts without reimbursement because of its mission. No votes or formal policy actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

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• Chair, Member Sarah Flachs, California Federation of Labor Unions, in support.
• Sarah Flox, California Federation of Labor Unions, in support.
• And so I think, you know, this is something that should be handled through labor talks and labor negotiations
• Sarah Flachs, California Federation of Labor, in support.
• But we are continuing to work with our labor partners on this.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• It reflects countless hours of preparation, teamwork, and a deep understanding of skills that will serve
• And so I just want to thank Vivian for that beautiful skill set.
• And I just thank her for those skills that she gave me.
• And I just thank her for those skills that she.
• So I miss her terribly, and I just thank her for those skills that she gave me.

Bills: SB378, SB985, SB1246, HB3720, SB1500, SB1984, HB4118, SB1644, SB1546, SB483

Keywords: bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement

Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and heard an invocation focused on “leading with the farewell,” followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a series of floor recognitions honoring guests and student groups. Presentations included the nurse of the day, Susan Hollingsworth, and multiple student champions and visitors, including the Clinton High School 4A hip hop state champions, Pryor High School’s Life Smarts state champions, the Elgin High School wrestling team, the Fort Gibson FFA livestock judging team, Putnam City North’s girls basketball champions, visiting students from Douglas, OSU environmental science graduate students, and Oklahoma Energy Resource Board teachers of the year. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 378, updating bail bondsman regulations, passed 77-3. SB 985, codifying the local food for school program in statute, passed 79-0. SB 1246, which would update and speed up DEQ permitting while preserving transparency, drew questions about agency outreach and environmental impacts; after a division vote on advancing the bill passed 30-28, the bill itself passed 81-0. Later, SB 1500 on pharmacy benefit managers passed 81-0, SB 1984 on osteopathic medicine passed 74-0, and SB 1644 creating a reporting mechanism for suspected alpha-gal syndrome passed 82-0. The House also adopted Senate amendments to HB 3720, the local food freedom bill, and passed it 81-0. HB 4118, the family caregiver credit, also passed 81-0 after the Senate amendment restored the title “Caring for Caregivers Act.” A motion was made to reject Senate amendments to HB 2992 and request conference. House Joint Resolution 1100, relating to OMES proposed major rule changes, was read on second reading and referred to administrative rules. A lengthy debate centered on an amendment to SB 1546, a teacher-related bill, which would expand the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Scholarship Fund tax credit to support the Strong Readers Act, the Oklahoma Math Proficiency Act, and certain capital projects for scholarship-granting organizations. Supporters said it would encourage private investment in education and add instructional capacity; opponents argued it would favor wealthy private schools, do little for rural or high-poverty districts, and divert scholarship resources. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was advanced to final passage, with debate continuing at the end of the transcript.

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• Pathway is for experienced Idaho educators with at least five years of experience to develop leadership skills
• And the state has set a threshold that limited quality people who wanted to return their skills and their
• things in there to make sure that the person that's going to be the administrator will be highly skilled
• And so all of those skills you learn and the organizational systems you learn can transfer.
• heard of programs like this in the past where they are utilizing people who have expertise and life skills

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from March 9, 10, and 11, 2026. It then heard Senate Bill 1336 from Senator Anthon, which would update civics and American history education standards in light of the America 250 celebration. The sponsor said the bill needed more work to preserve local control and flexibility, and asked that it be sent to the 14th order for amendment. Testimony was generally supportive of stronger civics instruction, but several school representatives raised concerns about codifying standards in statute, the timing and staffing impacts of a Western civilization requirement, and the need for clearer language. The committee voted to send SB 1336 to the 14th order. The committee next considered Senate Bill 1412 from Senator Nichols, a school employee hiring and reporting bill combining earlier measures and incorporating feedback from education and legal agencies. The bill would require more uniform disclosure, employer verification, mandatory reporting to law enforcement, reporting to the Professional Standards Commission, and whistleblower protections, including for private school employees. Testimony from educators and advocates described cases where abuse reports were allegedly mishandled or retaliation occurred, and supporters said the bill would create consistent statewide safeguards. The committee passed SB 1412 with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 832, dealing with career technical education instructor recruitment, would replace a fixed 6,000-hour industry experience requirement with a more flexible standard set by the State Board of Career Technical Education by content area. It received little opposition and was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 711, an alternative administrator certification bill creating grow-your-own and executive leadership pathways for principals and superintendents. Supporters said it would help districts, especially rural ones, recruit leaders and provide local flexibility; opponents argued it lowered standards and that the real problem was retention, not recruitment. After extensive testimony, the committee sent HB 711 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee returned to House Bill 516, which would restrict classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity and expand parent-rights provisions. The sponsor proposed amendment language clarifying that incidental references in subjects like literature, history, biology, health sciences, and CTE would not be prohibited. Testimony split sharply: supporters said the bill would strengthen parental control and prevent inappropriate instruction, while opponents warned it could suppress discussion of LGBTQ history and related topics. The committee was still discussing the amendment language when the transcript ended.

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• It took months to get licensed in each state, depriving patients of her skills while she waited.
• This is the dilemma for many military spouses, trained, skilled, and working in civilian careers who
• Representative Lebed, HB 288 will provide rapid recognition and verification of dietitians' training, skills
• provide care to Washington residents, income to their families, and help them stay proficient in their skills
• Nurses are highly skilled and essential members of our health care system.

Summary: The Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee held public hearings on several House bills and later took executive action on two others. The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2242, which would let the Department of Health issue immunization recommendations and tie preventive-service coverage to federal recommendations as of June 30, 2025, while preserving access to vaccines and other preventive services. Supporters, including the Governor’s office and the Insurance Commissioner, said the bill would protect access, affordability, and stable vaccine purchasing; opponents argued it politicizes vaccine policy and gives too much influence to state agencies and outside groups. The committee also heard testimony on House Bill 2152, allowing terminally ill patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice facilities to use medical cannabis under facility policies, with supporters emphasizing dignity, symptom relief, and safeguards, and House Bill 2088, joining the dietitian licensure compact, which supporters said would help military spouses, telehealth, and workforce shortages. House Bill 2110, on ambulance inter-facility specialty care transports, drew support from rural hospitals seeking more staffing flexibility and opposition from nurses and EMS personnel concerned about training, accountability, and patient safety. House Bill 2247, on veterinarian-client-patient relationships and telemedicine, drew support from the sponsor and some stakeholders as a workforce and access measure, but also criticism from the state veterinarian and others who said it could conflict with federal VCPR requirements and public health protections. House Bill 2340, expanding substance use disorder monitoring program eligibility to nursing assistants and stipend support, was presented as a way to help low-wage health workers stay in the workforce; there were no in-person testifiers against it. In executive session, the committee considered House Bill 2155, concerning the use of nursing titles, and House Bill 2531, aligning the ambulance transport fund quality assurance fee with federal regulations. Both bills received do-pass recommendations and were sent to the Rules Committee. For the public hearings, no final committee votes were taken on the other bills in this transcript, and testimony concluded on each measure after the committee heard from sponsors, agency officials, advocates, and opponents.