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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health Committee Apr 8th, 2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • or coroner, the manner of death does not require certification on the death certificate.
  • and birth certificates. ...lineage and DNA and, you know, the death certificates and birth certificates
  • Yeah, so I'm confused because who signs the death certificate? Have the death certificate.
  • Accurate death certificate data.
  • Accurate death certificate data.
Committee: Senate Health
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • And so that covers around a 25% growth in certifications.
  • And so that covers around a 25% growth in certifications.
  • And so that covers around a 25% growth in certifications.
  • Um I presented to ANR certifications.
  • </c> obtain your national certification. obtain your national certification.
Summary: The House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development met for an information-gathering session and opened by clarifying that the subcommittee would not be voting on budget requests. Because there was no quorum at first, the committee did not take up approval amendments. The first presentation focused on a budget request to incentivize national certification for school social workers and school psychologists. Rep. Vanessa Gracal, along with Amy Oats and Leslie Gilpin, argued for a $500,000 annual appropriation to provide $2,000 salary supplements to nationally certified school social workers and school psychologists working primarily in their certification areas. They said the stipend would help recruit and retain professionals amid shortages, noted that current Kentucky certification numbers are low, and explained the rigorous certification and renewal requirements. In response to questions, they said there is currently no appropriation for this purpose in HB 500 and none they were aware of in HB 6 in 2024. The next topic was school facility funding needs, led by Rep. Bob McCool, Johnson County Superintendent Tom Cochran, Commissioner of Education Robert Fletcher, and other district representatives. They described the “gap funding” issue for school construction projects that had already started before COVID-era inflation sharply increased costs. Johnson County and Harrison County were highlighted as examples of districts that had already committed local funds, passed nickel taxes, and begun construction but now need additional state support to finish projects. Speakers emphasized that many projects were audited and approved, that the state has already funded about half of the gap, and that roughly $130 million more is being sought in HB 500 to complete the remaining work. They stressed that unfinished projects would leave districts with half-built schools and that completing them would bring long-term savings and better facilities for students. The committee then turned to testimony from KASA representatives on the impacts of HB 500 as introduced. The witnesses discussed the importance of school psychology and school social work certification, the benefits of advanced training for student services, and the need to recognize and support highly qualified staff. A member asked whether HB 500 or HB 6 included an appropriation for the certification stipend, and the witnesses answered no. The meeting also included a motion to approve the minutes from the prior meeting once a quorum was present, and the minutes were approved by voice vote.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health Committee Apr 8th, 2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • or coroner, the manner of death does not require certification on the death certificate.
  • and birth certificates.
  • Yeah, so I'm confused because who signs the death certificate? Have the death certificate.
  • If we look at the birth certificate, the physician at the... ...similar to the birth certificate.
  • Accurate death certificate data.
Committee: Senate Health
Summary: The committee heard SB 1422, which would restore Medi-Cal access for income-eligible undocumented adults beginning January 1, 2027. Senator Durazo and county, labor, health, immigrant-rights, and provider supporters argued the current enrollment freeze shifts costs to counties and hospitals, worsens preventive care, and increases expensive emergency treatment. No opposition testified. Several senators voiced support but also raised concerns about funding and the need for new revenue sources; the chair said she supported the concept and would continue working on financing, but the bill was not voted on because quorum was lost. The committee also heard SB 1023 on PrEP access, SB 1071 on amending death certificates after a homicide finding, SB 1057 on conviction-history review for CNA and home health aide certification, and SB 1088 on advance care planning and POLST/DNR updates. SB 1023’s author and supporters said requiring pharmacy-benefit coverage for injectable PrEP would reduce administrative barriers and improve access, while health plans opposed it as an improper benefit-design mandate; members sought clarification about how the billing pathway would work. SB 1071 drew strong support from victims’ families, law enforcement, and prosecutors who said death certificates should reflect later legal homicide findings, while coroners opposed it as blurring medical and legal determinations and risking data integrity. SB 1057 was presented as a fair-chance workforce measure to expand caregiving jobs for rehabilitated people with records, with no opposition heard. SB 1088 would modernize POLST/DNR rules, including electronic signatures, out-of-state recognition, and clearer signer authority; supporters backed the changes, while clinical nurse specialists opposed the bill for not including them as authorized signers. After quorum was established, the committee took up SB 869, which would require large chain restaurants to display an added-sugar icon next to beverages exceeding half the daily recommended sugar limit. Senator Weber Pierson and supporters from the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association framed the bill as a transparency measure to help consumers make informed choices and reduce chronic disease risk. The senator responded to opposition concerns by saying existing nutrition information is often hard to find and that the icon would not unduly crowd menus. The hearing continued with testimony on the bill after quorum was reached, but no final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (03/04/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> system uh I believe before a certificate system uh I believe before a certificate of<00:08:07.599
  • , becomes certified, renews certification, is denied certification, or loses certification.
  • certification day one, but that's just not how the certifications work, with how in depth they want
  • </c> agree I would rather a certification agree I would rather a certification process<00:26:38.440><
  • </c> requiring approvals and certifications requiring approvals and certifications and<00:27:50.720><
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm CAMTC certification number 27187.
  • I have CAMTC certification number 9886.
  • communicated to certificate holders.
  • Pitts, C.M.T. 522 is my certificate number.
  • Pitts, C.M.T. 522 is my certificate number.
Summary: The joint sunset oversight hearing reviewed five regulatory entities: the Board of Behavioral Sciences, the Board of Psychology, the Physician Assistant Board, the Podiatric Medical Board, and the California Massage Therapy Council. Across the hearing, each entity described recent accomplishments, licensing and enforcement workload, workforce shortages, and efforts to modernize processes. Common themes included streamlining licensure, expanding access to care, addressing telehealth or emerging technology, and balancing consumer protection with workforce needs. For the Board of Behavioral Sciences, members discussed workforce shortages in mental health, supervision barriers, telehealth confidentiality, AI in therapy, interstate compacts, school-based services, and military spouse licensure. The board said it has expanded outreach, improved licensing processes, and created temporary practice authority tracking, while also expressing concern about counseling compacts and emphasizing California-specific law, ethics, and cultural competency. Public commenters supported the board’s work and the possible move to a national MFT exam, while also urging more resources. The Board of Psychology highlighted fee adjustments, streamlined licensure pathways, enforcement process improvements, new CPD requirements, and proposed changes including a psychotherapist-client privilege exception for investigations. Committee members and public witnesses focused heavily on that privilege proposal, with some members opposing it as too broad and privacy-invasive, while the board argued it is needed to obtain records in bias and sexual misconduct cases. The board also discussed workforce shortages, processing improvements, and the use of inactive status for psychological associates. The Physician Assistant Board reported growth in the PA workforce and education programs, SB 697 implementation, and financial pressure from rising enforcement costs. The main policy debate centered on physician-to-PA ratios and practice agreements, with board representatives and many public commenters arguing that current restrictions limit access to care, especially in rural areas, while the California Medical Association defended the need for explicit ratios and agreements. The board also discussed AI, fee increases, and tracking temporary practice authority. The Podiatric Medical Board described licensing and renewal reforms, residency expansion, enforcement support, and budget constraints, while public testimony raised concerns about a proposed fee increase and about reimbursement parity and practice recognition for podiatrists. Finally, the California Massage Therapy Council defended the certification model over licensure, citing lower costs, local government collaboration, anti-trafficking work, and its role in vetting applications and disciplining bad actors; no formal votes or final actions were taken during this portion of the hearing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Elections Apr 24th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • So a passport or a birth certificate.
  • A birth certificate? And that, so that's it, right? Birth certificate, yes. Okay.
  • If it's a valid birth certificate?
  • Amended birth certificate, a certificate of naturalization form.
  • So this bill doesn't care if the birth certificate is real or not, as long as I present a birth certificate
Committee: House Elections
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • A birth certificate, like a death certificate, is a snapshot in time that records accurate births. vital
  • It's very clear on the birth certificate.
  • That's downstream of the birth certificate issue, but this will ensure that So here's my birth certificate
  • We don't allow people to change their birth certificate, their age on their birth certificate.
  • It's women-owned business certifications.
Bills: SB29 , SB406 , SB447 , SB875 , SB893 , SB1033 , SB1346 , SB1362 , SB1539 , SCR22 , SB 29
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Housing Feb 4th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • fee for updating the certificate within six months.
  • fee for updating the certificate within six months.
  • Certificate within six months.
  • In addition to all other information that must be included in the resale certificate, the resale certificate
  • So, under current law, when the prospective buyer requests the resale certificate, the resale certificate
Committee: Senate Housing
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (02/19/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • , so we'll do the inspection without the certification and give them time to get the certification.
  • a loss of the houses no certification a loss of the certification<00:36:24.000><c> brings</c><00:36:
  • We do not require certification.
  • certification certification c<00:47:53.559><c> one</c><00:47:53.680><c> of</c><00:47:53.800><c> the<
  • Just another quick follow-up: how do I lose my certification? Who checks the certification?
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Sep 18th, 2025 at 10:00 am

Law & Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • So under current law, certification is not required...
  • This is our certification investigation process.
  • If you don't do that, if a person loses their certification...
  • So I want to talk today about just the certification piece of this.
  • like Missouri and Texas require active certification to even be elected.
Summary: The committee met in Mill Creek and first heard an update on eviction proceedings from King County Superior Court Judge Michael Scott and then from the Office of Civil Legal Aid and Snohomish County Legal Services. Judge Scott said eviction filings are at historic highs statewide, with King County seeing a growing backlog after pandemic-era declines, though recent added judicial resources have reduced pending cases and brought average filing-to-disposition time down to about 60 days. He described county-by-county differences in how eviction calendars are handled and said courts are working with landlords, legal aid, and housing advocates to balance speed, due process, and access to counsel. Committee members asked about average timelines, tracking outcomes after eviction, and whether other counties offer useful models. Legal aid witnesses said Washington’s appointed counsel program has expanded access to representation statewide, except that King County still lacks enough resources for full representation in every case. They said the program has represented more than 30,000 tenants, often helps connect clients to social services, and has kept many people housed, but they warned of a funding shortfall that could eliminate about 17 attorneys and leave roughly 2,000 tenants without counsel. A Snohomish County provider said most of its cases now involve nonpayment of rent and emphasized the program’s role in preventing homelessness and helping clients secure benefits and housing stability. The second work session focused on theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure, especially copper and telecom cable theft. Committee staff outlined existing criminal and scrap-metal laws, including malicious mischief and theft statutes, plus licensing and recordkeeping rules for scrap metal businesses. Comcast, Mason PUD3, and the Recycled Materials Association testified that theft and damage to aerial cable and utility infrastructure have become a crisis, causing outages, public safety risks, and major costs. Witnesses described incidents affecting 911 service, schools, hospitals, home health monitoring, and electric reliability, and said thieves often cannot distinguish between copper, fiber, and other lines. Utility and recycling representatives urged stronger audits, tougher penalties for theft affecting critical infrastructure, better identification and payment rules, and more coordinated enforcement. Committee members asked about the motive for fiber damage, the role of out-of-state resale, and whether other states have useful approaches; witnesses said there is no easy fix and that best practices such as marking cable and improving interagency coordination could help. The final item was a briefing from the Criminal Justice Training Commission on standards for law enforcement certification and decertification. Executive Director Monica Alexander and Assistant Director Kimberly Bliss explained the difference between an agency commission and state certification, the training and background process for officers, and the grounds and procedures for mandatory and discretionary decertification. They said agencies conduct the background checks, CJTC reviews complaints and reports, and officers are entitled to administrative hearings and court review. Members asked about elected sheriffs, and CJTC clarified that sheriffs are not required to undergo the same pre-employment background check as other applicants, though many are already certified officers and remain subject to decertification rules; the commission said it has decertified a sheriff since 2021. No votes were taken during the meeting.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Executive Departments and Administration (03/18/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are national certifications certifications certifications that<00:54:42.400><c> can</c><00:54:42.559
  • assessment certification.
  • assessment certification.
  • assessment certification.
  • assessment certification.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elementary and Secondary Education Jan 21st, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Elementary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This temporary authorization certificate will be good for two years and will qualify the certificate
  • minimal certification.
  • minimal certification.
  • And that doesn't have anything to do with the certification path or the certification pathways.
  • And that doesn't have anything to do with the certification path or the certification pathways.
Summary: The committee first took up HB 2274, the interstate teacher certification compact. Members questioned the fiscal note, including the initial IT cost and ongoing annual costs, and DESE explained that the first-year expense would cover software setup while later costs would maintain the system and consortium membership. The bill sponsor and supporters argued the compact would streamline reciprocity and help both incoming and Missouri-trained teachers. The committee then voted HB 2274 do pass by a vote of 17 ayes and 1 no. The committee next heard HB 1876 and HB 2115, both aimed at restoring cursive instruction in elementary schools. The sponsors argued cursive is important for reading historical documents, signatures, literacy development, and access to primary sources, and several members echoed concerns that many younger teachers and students can no longer read cursive. Questions focused on implementation, including whether fifth grade was the right benchmark, how testing would work, and whether the bills would require too much instructional time or cost. A Missouri NEA witness supported the general goal but urged local control and caution about adding mandates. No vote was taken on these two bills during the hearing. The committee then considered HB 1757, a gifted education bill, and adopted a committee substitute after approving an amendment that delayed implementation to the 2027-28 school year, clarified screening versus assessment language, required a committee rather than a single staff member to handle referrals, and directed districts to use recommendations from the state gifted advisory council. Members discussed how the bill would affect districts with existing gifted programs and whether it would require changes to current practices. The committee voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 1757 do pass by a vote of 20 ayes and 0 noes. Finally, the committee heard HB 2776, which would create an associate-of-applied-science pathway into teaching and allow temporary certification for people who complete the program. The sponsor and supporters, including community college and school district leaders, said the bill would address teacher shortages, especially in rural areas, by creating a lower-cost, work-friendly route into the profession while still requiring mentoring and classroom experience. Opponents, including Missouri State University, argued that teacher preparation should still lead to a bachelor’s degree and warned that the proposed pathway could leave teachers underprepared in content and pedagogy and place added burdens on districts and veteran teachers. The discussion also covered pay, retention, and whether the new pathway should be a stepping stone to full certification rather than a terminal credential.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Housing Feb 4th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • fee for updating the certificate within six months.
  • fee for updating the certificate within six months.
  • The certificate within six months.
  • In addition to all other information that must be included in the resale certificate, the resale certificate
  • So under current law, when the prospective buyer requests the resale certificate, the resale certificate
Summary: The Senate Housing Committee met on cutoff day and first considered two gubernatorial appointments to the Housing Finance Commission. Aaron T. McGrath and Ann T. Malone each testified about their housing finance and affordable housing backgrounds, their prior commission or sector experience, and their interest in improving housing affordability and equity. Senators asked brief questions and offered supportive comments, and both appointments were heard without objection. The committee then heard and later acted on a series of housing-related bills. ESHB 1500 would expand resale certificate requirements for common interest communities by adding reserve studies, audits, and governing documents, limiting certain fees, allowing rush service fees, and creating enforcement rights; testimony was split between Realtors, who supported the consumer-protection goals but sought clarifications and more time for rescission, and HOA/management representatives, who warned against limiting third-party processing tools and sought more flexibility. EHB 1501 would require associations to answer certified written inquiries from owners within 30 days, subject to reasonable association rules; the sponsor framed it as a basic right to a response, while HOA representatives supported the intent but asked for clearer limits and coordination with existing law. EHB 1345 would allow detached ADUs outside urban growth areas under detailed guardrails; builders, Realtors, counties, and housing advocates supported it as a rural housing tool, and the committee heard that it had been the product of years of negotiation. In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and advanced several bills. It approved a metering requirement for water use in SB 5470 on detached ADUs outside UGAs, narrowed SB 5729 to permit-review provisions, adopted a substitute for SB 6015 on permit-ready factory-built housing plans, and moved forward SB 6069 on transitional, supportive, and emergency housing with zoning and local process changes. It also advanced SB 1686 on deferred utility connection fees, SB 6200 on portable cooling devices for renters and mobile home occupants after rejecting an amendment to remove window units, SB 6201 creating tax exemptions for social housing agencies, SB 6214 establishing land bank authorities, and SB 6237 requiring flood-risk disclosures in rental housing. The committee then returned to public testimony on ESHB 1500, EHB 1501, and EHB 1345, hearing additional support and concerns, and adjourned after thanking staff for their work on cutoff day.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Jan 20th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Joint Committee on Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • I represent the certificate of need program.
  • check in with the Certificate of Need Committee.
  • So maybe we need to look at the certificate of need statutes for sure.
  • But that will conclude the hearing on the Certificate of Need rules.
  • So if you want to look up the rule and you want to be notified when the certificate of...
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 11, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • , industry certification in high school.
  • Industry certification in high school.
  • Their certification, if they were to get an industry certification, that's outside of this certificate
  • Certificate of attendance.
  • a certificate of participation, existed.
Summary: The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met with a quorum and heard four bills, all of which were reported favorably by unanimous votes. The chair opened with remarks about student performance and assessment, then the committee took up House Bill 1111 by Rep. Valdes, which would eliminate the certificate of completion for students who do not meet standard high school graduation requirements. Supporters argued the certificate is a meaningless “participation trophy” that can mislead students and families, while the sponsor said students would instead be pushed toward additional support, concordance testing, or other pathways to a standard diploma. Members raised questions about effects on ESE students, timing, and alternative pathways; the bill passed 17-0. The committee next approved House Bill 921 by Rep. Overdorf, which adds cursive writing instruction for grades 2 through 5 and defines cursive proficiency. The sponsor and supporters said cursive has historical, cognitive, and fine-motor benefits and helps students read signatures and historical documents. The bill also passed 17-0. After a brief recognition of visiting students, the committee heard House Bill 423 by Rep. Bartleman, which requires private schools participating in the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program to give parents written notice about which services in an IEP, 504 plan, ELL plan, or similar plan will be honored. Supporters framed it as a transparency and consumer-protection measure for families, especially those with children with disabilities; the sponsor emphasized it does not require private schools to provide specific services, only to disclose them. The bill passed 17-0. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 251 by Rep. Tendrich, which would recognize January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida. The sponsor and public witnesses described rising antisemitism, the importance of remembrance, and the need for education about the Holocaust. Members from both parties shared personal reflections and support, and a survivor’s letter was read into the record. The bill passed 16-0. At the end of the meeting, the chair noted the committee had gone four-for-four on unanimous support and adjourned.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 5th, 2025

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Certificate Number Six.
  • Certificate of Condolence, Certificate Number Two.
  • Certificate of Congratulations, Certificate Number Three. Certificate Number Four.
  • Certificate of Recognition, Certificate No. 13. Certificate No. 14. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • Certificate Number 15. Certificate Number 16. Certificate Number 17. Certificate Number 18.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health Committee Jan 14th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • In California, adoptees do not have access to their original birth certificate because the certificate
  • The birth certificate will still have the name of the person.
  • The only change will be that we get our birth certificate.
  • “Well, no birth certificate with the name. With no original birth certificate would be given.”
  • They have a copy of their amended birth certificate.
Summary: The committee first took up SB 490 by Senator Umberg, which would require the Department of Health Care Services to investigate allegations of unlicensed sober living or residential recovery facilities within set timelines, issue notices promptly, and conduct follow-up site visits. Supporters, including a Garden Grove councilmember and the League of California Cities, said the bill would improve public safety, clarify enforcement, and address complaints about illegal operations in neighborhoods. County behavioral health representatives opposed the bill, arguing counties lack jurisdiction over these private facilities, could face liability and unfunded workload increases, and should not be pulled into enforcement responsibilities that belong to the state. After extensive discussion about whether the bill creates a county role or merely a pathway for local assistance, the committee passed SB 490 on an 8-0 vote and placed it on call for missing members. The committee then heard SB 381 by Senator Wahab, which would allow adult adoptees, and in some cases descendants of adoptees, to obtain their original birth certificates, create a contact preference form for birth parents, and remove current limits that omit certain birth information from amended certificates. The bill drew strong support from adoptees, birth parents, and advocates who said access to original records is a matter of identity, dignity, and health because it can reveal family medical history and cultural background. Several committee members expressed support for the goal but raised concerns about privacy, the potential emotional impact on birth parents, and whether the contact preference form adequately protects confidentiality. The author and supporters said the bill is narrowly tailored, that the form is nonbinding, and that many birth parents are open to contact; they also noted the bill had been amended to delay implementation and allow public notice. The transcript ends amid continued debate, with members indicating the bill would continue moving forward with further work, but no final vote is shown in the excerpt.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Jun 24th, 2026

Governmental Organization

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm happy to present SB 1398, Green Globe Certification.
  • However, we do not believe the solution is to bypass the DGS for just one certification.
  • However, we do not believe the solution is to bypass the DGS for just one certification.
  • For these reasons, USGBC respectfully, ...pass the DGS for just one certification.
  • ...make a project-based decision on which certification system is best in that case.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Sep 18th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • So under current law, certification is not required...
  • This is our certification investigation process.
  • If you don't do that, if a person loses their certification...
  • So I want to talk today about just the certification piece of this.
  • like Missouri and Texas require active certification to even be elected.
Summary: The committee held a work session in Mill Creek focused first on the eviction process. Judge Michael Scott of King County Superior Court described historic highs in unlawful detainer filings across Washington, especially in urban counties, and said King County has reduced its backlog and average time to resolution to about 60 days by adding two dedicated eviction judges and using more judges when needed. He also described how King County and other counties are implementing the right to counsel for indigent tenants, and noted that additional housing commissioners may help. Office of Civil Legal Aid representatives Philippe Knapp and Jane Paxe said the statewide appointed counsel program has represented more than 30,000 tenants, referred clients to social services, and helped many remain housed, but they warned of a funding shortfall that could eliminate about 17 attorneys and leave roughly 2,000 tenants without representation. A landlord-side panel argued that eviction timelines remain too long and fragmented, creating unpaid rent, safety issues, and uncertainty for both landlords and tenants; they urged more uniform procedures, streamlined rental assistance, and procedural changes to reduce refiling and delays. The second work session addressed theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure, especially copper and telecom cable theft. Committee staff reviewed existing criminal and regulatory laws covering malicious mischief, theft, scrap metal businesses, and metal property deception. Comcast, Mason Public Utility District, and the Recycled Materials Association testified that theft of aerial cable and copper has become a crisis affecting power, internet, 911 service, schools, hospitals, and line-worker safety. Utility representatives described outages, hazards, and rising costs, and asked for stronger audits of scrapyards, tougher penalties for theft affecting critical infrastructure, and tighter rules on payment and identification. Recyclers said they oppose the thefts and already operate under heavy regulation, but acknowledged enforcement gaps and the need for better coordination; committee members discussed possible bill concepts and asked for written recommendations. The final work session covered standards for law enforcement personnel. Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive Director Monica Alexander and Assistant Director Kimberly Bliss explained current certification and decertification rules, including background checks, training requirements, mandatory and discretionary grounds for decertification, and the hearing process. They said elected sheriffs are not currently required to undergo the same pre-election background check as other applicants, though they can still be decertified if already certified, and they reported a backlog of more than 1,000 cases with about 70 to 80 new cases coming in each month. Retired Judge Ann Levinson then outlined ways the legislature could strengthen and align standards for chiefs, sheriffs, and marshals, including requiring certification within a set time, setting a minimum age, requiring recent state background checks, and making loss of certification a vacancy in office. Committee members asked questions about accountability for elected sheriffs, background-check administration, and decertification outcomes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House energy panel considers bill to boost green ammonia industry 3/27/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Davis explained that entities may transact on a number of energy certificates or ammonia certificates
  • <c> and</c> certificates or ammonia certificates and certificates or ammonia certificates and then<00
  • ,</c> then retire those ammonia certificates, then retire those ammonia certificates, and<00:13:35.720
  • </c> all the green ammonia certificates all the green ammonia certificates issued<00:14:22.440><c> whether
  • </c><00:15:38.880><c> We</c> certificates in other states. We certificates in other states.