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• Tests, testing, and retesting.
• There are really bright people who can take a test and pass it well, but they really don't have a good

Bills: SB128, SB640, SB672, SB904, SB1141, SB1263, SB1525, SB1528, SB2041, SB2306, SB2308, SB2357, SB2446, SB2695, SB2857, SB2891, SB2583

Keywords: hospital reporting, child abuse, neglect, administrative penalty, medical ethics, child protection, SB 640, Texas Family Code, Department of Family and Protective Services, DFPS, child welfare, foster care, managing conservatorship, suicide attempt, youth suicide, mental health, child protective services, state custody, annual report, reporting requirements

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• testifiers<00:17:44.080> also<00:17:44.880> uh<00:17:45.039> for<00:17:45.200> testing
• <00:17:45.520> on testifiers also uh for testing on testifiers also uh for testing on support

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That funding is provided for healthcare services such as birth control, cancer screening, and STI testing
• They were testing the system. They're learning.
• And so they've submitted test claims. They've been paid.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Minnesota and I'm here University of Minnesota and I'm here today<00:15:48.079> to<00:15:48.360> test
• > to<00:15:48.800> testify<00:15:49.240> in<00:15:49.519> strong today to test
• to testify in strong today to test to testify in strong support<00:15:49.920> of<00:15:50.079

Keywords: 1183, house

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• from the school that is qualified<00:26:16.720> pass<00:26:17.000> the<00:26:17.200> test
• <00:26:17.520> physically<00:26:17.960> be qualified pass the test physically be qualified
• pass the test physically be able<00:26:18.320> to<00:26:18.440> go<00:26:18.559> to

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee met in decision-making only and first took up HB 300, the Senate majority budget package. The chair described the bill as a response to economic uncertainty and reduced revenue forecasts, and outlined a wide range of appropriations and staffing changes across state agencies, including agriculture, education, health, public safety, housing, labor, natural resources, and corrections. The package emphasized one-year funding for many new programs, vacancy reductions, and investments in services such as preschool, mental health, wildfire mitigation, cybersecurity, public access, and workforce development. HB 300 was recommended to pass with amendments and was adopted unanimously, with members voting yes and no reservations noted only as procedural responses. The committee then acted on HB 794 and HB 795, both recommended to pass with amendments by changing the defective date to 2050; both measures were adopted without discussion. On the 101 agenda, HB 400, the Judiciary budget bill, was recommended to pass with amendments. The bill included vacancy reductions, security funding, permanent staffing for several court and justice programs, and support for civil legal services, immigration-related services, and technology licenses. HB 400 was adopted. HB 410 was also adopted with amendments and a defective date change to 2050. On the 102 agenda, the committee passed several bills either unamended or with targeted amendments. HB 3, HB 134, HB 177, HB 237, HB 648, HB 713, HB 735, HB 1391, and HB 1462 were passed unamended. HB 214 passed with amendments expanding eligibility for retired employees to fill labor-shortage or succession-planning positions, including certain management positions excluded from collective bargaining; one member raised concerns about school resource officers and community fit, which the chair said could be addressed in the committee report. HB 441 passed with amendments to direct cigarette tax funds to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund, with a discussion about whether e-cigarettes should be included. Other measures passed with amendments included HB 448, HB 667, HB 727, HB 740, HB 806, HB 1020, HB 1345, and HB 1365, generally involving date changes, blank appropriations, or technical language. HB 1391 was adopted with a reservation from Senator Kim. The meeting concluded with HB 1462 adopted unamended.

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• However, genetic DNA testing, which is critical and identify a pre-existing conditions can take 3 to
• 6 months to process and many cases, multiple siblings, but also undergo testing which further delays
• Senator Osgood I've had when this bill hit the first time we're talking about test texting while driving

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• here<00:07:22.639> when<00:07:22.880> it<00:07:23.120> when<00:07:23.759> test
• <00:07:24.160> when<00:07:24.319> the was here when it when test when the was here
• when it when test when the testimony<00:07:24.880> was<00:07:25.039> given<00:07:25.199

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• temporary child placement in the annualized county statistics report, creating a backup from which to test
• gender transitions, they should cover the side effects, reversals for those who want it, and any testing
• you would think the health insurance companies would acknowledge this—any baseline and follow-up testing

Bills: SB397, SB481, SB596, SB760, SB855, SB1195, SB1196, SB1233, SB1257, SB1318, SB1368, SB1388, SB1398, SB1524, SB1558, SB1589, SB1677, SB1792, SB2034

Keywords: SB 397, telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry, remote care, virtual care, consent documentation, patient consent, data collection, data sharing, audio-only telehealth, in-person examination, irreversible medical procedure, health professional regulation, Occupations Code, Texas Health and Human Services, medical records, provider compliance, data privacy, consumer rights

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• professional University of Hawaii professional assembly<00:13:28.440> likewise<00:13:28.839> test
• <00:13:29.279> ifying<00:13:29.600> in assembly likewise test ifying in assembly likewise
• test ifying in opposition<00:13:30.720> yeah<00:13:30.959> uhpa<00:13:31.480> Chris

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Higher Education met on March 14, 2025, and heard five University of Hawaii-related bills. SB 741 would create an external audit committee for the UH system and Board of Regents; UH and UHPA opposed it, saying existing internal and external audits already provide robust oversight, and the committee later recommended deferring the bill indefinitely as duplicative. SB 1252 SD2 would create a dementia training program for health care providers; the Alzheimer’s Association and other supporters said broader training is needed across the care workforce, while the university discussed using JABSOM as a coordinator. The committee deferred the bill to March 19 for an HD1 reflecting JABSOM’s suggestions and removing the appropriations/FTE language. SB 1502 SD1 would fund faculty positions, student programs, and facilities at UH Manoa and West Oahu for defense-sector workforce development. UH and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the measure, describing a pipeline for students into intelligence, cybersecurity, and related fields, while one individual opposed it as too closely tied to military contracting and urged investment in other sectors instead. The committee amended the bill to remove FTE references and advanced it; the vote to pass with amendments was adopted, with several members voting aye and some excused. SB 1530 would require performance-based allocation of UH general funds and efficiency reporting. UH and the Attorney General’s office raised concerns, saying the bill’s metrics would apply across the entire general fund budget and were not practical as drafted; the committee also noted opposition from the Budget and Finance Department and individuals. SB 1624 SD1 would restrict RIM funds to renewing, improving, or modernizing existing facilities and require annual reports. UH opposed the bill and explained that RIM is a lump-sum approach used to address deferred maintenance and capital needs, with Board of Regents approval and quarterly reporting already in place; the Attorney General suggested constitutional amendments. The transcript ends during discussion of SB 1624, with no final action shown in the excerpt.

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• the Getting Nerdy paper model and I scored significantly higher than my classmates on the dissection test
• And I'd say the vast majority did not perform as well when they were tested on it.
• Because of our size, Los Angeles Unified is frequently the testing ground for new education proposals

Summary: The Assembly Education Committee met for its first hearing of the session, adopted its committee rules on a 6-0 vote, and then heard several bills. AB 347, which would require written notice to students about the right to opt out of animal dissection and receive a comparable assignment, drew strong support from the author, a student, and multiple advocacy and education groups, while opponents argued it would burden teachers and duplicate existing law. The committee approved AB 347 on a 7-0 vote and sent it to Appropriations. AB 281, which would expand parent access to sex education materials and require disclosure of outside consultants’ credentials, drew mixed testimony. Supporters framed it as a transparency and parent-rights measure, while school administrators and county education officials said current law already allows inspection and that the bill would create an unfunded administrative burden. After extended member discussion, the bill failed on a 4-3 vote with one abstention, though reconsideration was granted. AB 65, which would provide paid pregnancy leave for educators without requiring them to exhaust sick leave first, was supported by teachers, CTA, and the State Treasurer, but opposed by school administrators and business officials over cost concerns; it passed 6-0 to Higher Education. The committee also approved AB 361, which would extend and expand LAUSD’s best-value procurement authority for school construction to all school districts for five years, on a 5-0 vote with one abstention. AB 86, which would require the State Board of Education to adopt standardized K-8 health education instructional materials, passed 5-0. Finally, AB 228, the Zaki Fast Act, was introduced to clarify that schools may stock any federally approved epinephrine delivery system, including newer devices beyond auto-injectors, and was presented with testimony from the bill’s young namesake and his family; the transcript cuts off before the committee vote on that measure.

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• We have to understand whether all the vehicles are there if we're going to do testing.
• Then our testing found that FleetWave user access privileges for 252 state agency employees who had separated
• Actually, as a standard test, what we do is we look for transactions subsequent to when the cards were

Summary: The subcommittee first heard a lengthy Auditor General presentation on the Department of Management Services’ fleet management operations. The audit found major problems with oversight, recordkeeping, policies, fee-setting, purchase and disposal approvals, public auction controls, and FleetWave system access and processing. Key findings included that 2,279 vehicles valued at more than $57 million could not be matched between FleetWave and FLAIR, disposal records were missing or incomplete, user access remained active long after employees separated, and the department had not documented a reasonable basis for its $1.75 per-vehicle monthly fee. Members expressed strong concern about the accuracy of the state’s fleet inventory and the risk of waste or misuse. DMS Secretary Allende said the department concurred with the findings, was working with the Auditor General, and planned corrective actions, including better training, clearer guidance, improved reconciliation, and possible centralization or pilot programs for fleet purchasing and management. The committee then returned to vacancy discussions with several agencies. The Division of Administrative Hearings said its two long-vacant judges of compensation claims positions had been hard to fill because of low pay and short reappointment terms, but the chief judge said the division could operate without them and offered those positions up as part of a reduction exercise. The Public Service Commission reported 42 vacancies but said statutory deadlines were still being met, though staff workloads and depth of analysis were affected. The commission also said vacancies help it manage salaries within its trust-fund budget. Members questioned whether some of those positions were truly needed given the lack of delays. The Florida Gaming Control Commission reported 29 vacancies, including a vacant chair that prevented appointment of an inspector general, and said the chair vacancy was a gubernatorial appointment issue. The acting executive director also said the commission’s compulsive gambling prevention program had lapsed after no responsive bids were received for a new contract, but an invitation to negotiate was nearly complete and a new provider was expected soon. The Public Employee Relations Commission reported that its caseload had more than doubled after Senate Bill 256, which increased union recertification work; it said it was meeting deadlines only with overtime and that the workload had not fallen despite decertifications. Members asked for follow-up data on union cases, vacancy needs, and whether some positions across agencies could be reallocated to better match workload.

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• :14:48.279> just families with newborns who have just families with newborns who have just tested
• 49.360> for<00:14:49.519> a<00:14:49.759> disability<00:14:50.759> and tested
• positive for a disability and tested positive for a disability and need<00:14:51.480> immediate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• citizens with that um I'm eager to hear citizens with that um I'm eager to hear the<00:02:59.519> test
• 00.400> ask<00:03:00.599> for<00:03:00.720> your<00:03:00.879> support the test
• Tony I ask for your support the test Tony I ask for your support today<00:03:01.959> and<00:03

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And finally, the test score requirement, which are set at the 75th national percentile for the Florida
• And finally, the test score requirement, which are set at the 75th national percentile for the Florida
• also take a look at the performance of the students as they take the NCLEX, which is the licensure test

Summary: The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met for an introductory overview of the higher education programs under its jurisdiction. After roll call and member introductions, Chair Busatta outlined that the subcommittee oversees programs in the Department of Education and the State University System, including vocational rehabilitation, blind services, private postsecondary licensure, student financial aid, career and adult education, the Florida College System, and the Board of Governors. The chair and staff also noted that these areas represent roughly $9 billion in current-year funding. Officials from the Department of Education presented on several programs. Vocational Rehabilitation Director Kelly Rogers described services for adults and youth with disabilities, including pre-employment transition services, job coaching, assistive technology, and employer support; she said the program served more than 55,000 people last year, has no wait list, and reported a return of $7.61 to the economy for every $1 invested. Division of Blind Services Director Robert Doyle explained services from birth through older adulthood, including early intervention, school-age support, vocational rehabilitation, independent living, the Business Enterprise Program for blind vendors, and the Braille and Talking Book Library; he said the division serves about 12,000 people annually and also has no wait list, though some community rehab providers may have one. Tiffany Hurst of the Commission for Independent Education described licensure and consumer protection for independent postsecondary institutions, reporting oversight of about 1,100 institutions and 721 non-degree schools, along with enforcement actions against unlicensed operators. Sean Haskin of Student Financial Assistance reviewed 22 scholarship and grant programs totaling about $1 billion for more than 200,000 students, including Bright Futures, Benacquisto, need-based grants, EASE, EASE Plus, veterans’ scholarships, dual enrollment reimbursement, first responder scholarships, and the Ocoee and Rosewood scholarships. Members asked about surplus funds, marketing, Bright Futures eligibility requirements, and whether EASE awards had changed; Haskin said any unused funds are reverted to the Legislature, that the department markets through schools and the Florida Lottery, and that EASE remained at $3,500 per FTE for the last two fiscal years. Several members raised concerns that students and parents may not learn about aid programs early enough, especially in economically disadvantaged communities. Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell then presented on Career and Adult Education, highlighting record participation in career and technical education, adult education, and apprenticeship. He said about 800,000 secondary students and 480,000 postsecondary students are in CTE, adult education serves about 183,000 learners, and apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship programs include more than 22,000 participants. He also described the workforce development fund, Perkins, WIOA Title II, the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant, workforce capitalization grants, CAPE performance funding, and the Pipeline nursing initiative, noting strong NCLEX outcomes and expanded outreach through the Get There, Your Way, Future of Work Florida, and Zello platforms. Kathy Hebda began the Florida College System presentation by emphasizing open access, workforce preparation, statewide reach, and strong enrollment and completion growth, including more than 672,000 students, over 131,000 degrees and certificates, and significant dual enrollment savings for students and families.

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• in real time in our community, and I don't think that our case will be the last. tested in real time
• The ICC is an agency, and you do have to pass a test and meet minimum standards.
• We have a robust education, training, testing, ongoing licensure rules and regulations, and we would
• We have a robust education, training, testing, ongoing license. Qualified.
• We have a robust education, training, testing, ongoing licensure rules and regulations, and we would

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Summary: The committee met to monitor implementation of several housing-related bills from the 89th session, with the chair emphasizing Texas’s housing shortage and the need to review land-use laws. For House Bill 24, witnesses from the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Reason Foundation, a church-affordable housing project, Habitat for Humanity, developers, and housing advocates said the bill’s higher protest threshold and simpler council override had reduced procedural barriers to rezoning, helped projects move forward, and supported lower rents and more multifamily development. Public testimony largely praised HB 24 as working as intended, and the chair noted it had passed the committee 6-1, the House 83-56, and the Senate unanimously. The committee then heard testimony on Senate Bill 1567, which preempted certain municipal occupancy limits based on unrelated-adult restrictions. Supporters, including Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texas Realtors, Texans for Housing, and Texas A&M student leaders, said the law improved clarity, reduced arbitrary local limits, and helped students and property owners use existing housing more efficiently. Opponents from College Station and Bryan-College Station neighborhood groups argued the law has encouraged investor purchases, tear-downs, and “stealth dorms,” displaced working-class residents, and harmed family homeownership. The chair noted SB 1567 had passed the committee 5-1, the House 101-19, and the Senate 30-1. The committee also reviewed Senate Bill 15, which reduced minimum lot sizes in covered jurisdictions. Ed Pinto of AEI said the law had already led to thousands of new small lots and lower-cost starter homes, while recommending expansion to more counties and broader application to attached housing. Other witnesses from builders, Pew, and housing advocates said smaller lots can increase affordability, but some cities, such as College Station and Grand Prairie, were adding local standards that could blunt the bill’s effect. City representatives from El Paso described how they implemented the law by reducing lot sizes and widths, while urging broader applicability to more of the city. The chair said SB 15 had passed the committee 7-0, the House 86-43, and the Senate 24-7. Finally, the committee began hearing testimony on Senate Bill 840, a by-right multifamily redevelopment measure. City officials from Garland and Plano described how they had updated local standards to comply while preserving design and setback rules, and said the bill could help redevelop built-out commercial corridors and add housing without expanding city footprints. The transcript ended as the committee continued taking testimony on SB 840.

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• This document has stood the test of time for 250 years.
• This document has stood the test of time for 250 years.
• <00:03:18.440> Happy the test of time for 250 years.
• Happy the test of time for 250 years.
• From mental health resources to testing policies and everything in between.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, if that meets the smell test, it goes to a full application phase.
• paper phase. uh if that meets<00:21:09.600> the<00:21:10.000> smell<00:21:10.320> test
• goes<00:21:10.960> to<00:21:11.039> a<00:21:11.200> full meets the smell test
• It goes to a full meets the smell test. It goes to a full application<00:21:12.000> phase.
• We've been kind of stress testing those internally through interagency education, but the goal is to

Bills: SF0102, SF0123, SF0021, SF0099

Keywords: energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation

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• For example, important infectious disease laboratory testing work requires a robust laboratory information
• important infectious<00:38:30.079> disease<00:38:30.560> laboratory<00:38:31.119> testing
• infectious disease laboratory testing infectious disease laboratory testing work<00:38:31.920>
• rapidly<00:38:38.640> report<00:38:39.040> results<00:38:39.760> that test
• , and rapidly report results that test, and rapidly report results that guide<00:38:40.400> patient

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• :35.120> increase shown by decades of data to increase shown by decades of data to increase test
• 36.399> foster<00:32:36.960> a<00:32:37.200> lifelong<00:32:37.760> love test
• scores and foster a lifelong love test scores and foster a lifelong love of<00:32:38.159> reading
• ><01:19:22.800> a<01:19:23.120> patient<01:19:23.440> can vocational aptitude test
• . a patient can vocational aptitude test. a patient can access<01:19:24.159> reliable<01:19:24.719

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Sounds like testing. Okay. Good. >> Can you hear me? Yes. >> Yeah. Better.
• Sounds like testing.<00:29:29.760> Okay.<00:29:29.919> Good. testing. Okay.
• Good. testing. Okay. Good.
• /c><01:02:10.799> to<01:02:10.880> those<01:02:11.040> other<01:02:11.200> test
• , to make sure we get to those other test, to make sure we get to those other test, but<01:02:12.559

Keywords: 1183, house