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• of business those good actors who are sincere about addressing the science behind the medicinal application
• The Native American community understands the medicinal application of marijuana and cannabis.

Bills: SJR50, SJR51, SJR52, SJR53, SJR54, HJR1090, HJR1091, HJR1092, HJR1093, HJR1094, HJR1095, SJR49

Keywords: Medicaid, federal funding, state law, healthcare, low-income adults, Oklahoma Constitution, healthcare regulations, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, permanent rules, joint resolution, OHCA, health care rules, administrative rules, major rule, Title 75, Title 317, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 317:30, health policy, state health programs

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• actually reflects current operations and governance, and removes a few things that have been no longer applicable
• Yielded questions or just... ...a few things that have been no longer applicable for several decades.

Bills: HB2398, HB4363, HB3557, HB3701, HB2210

Keywords: credential of value, education, workforce development, labor market, government reporting, higher education, Oklahoma State University, Board of Trustees, presidential selection, college governance, Oklahoma Agricultural Extension, local funding, financial institutions, county extension services, state funds, academic programs, low-producing programs, Oklahoma State Board of Regents, program review, curriculum quality

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• ON PUBLIC PROJECTS, IT CONSTRICTS THE FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM PERMIT APPLICATION
• OUR INITIAL LICENSURE AND LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED IN A TIMELY FASHION FOR

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• statements, ensuring residents' right to assemble, and strengthening TDI's ability to reject an application
• to operate a CCRC if the applicant does not own the land on which the CCRC is located. which it intends

Bills: SB500, SB1522, SB1137, SB1266

Keywords: SB 500, Texas adoption law, Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child-placing agency, prospective adoptive parents, adoption records, confidential information, nondisclosure agreement, child history report, health history, social history, educational history, genetic history, termination of parental rights, permanency plan, single source continuum contractor, privacy, redaction

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• Process title applications for salvage vehicles that will not return to the road.
• operational efficiency for the Texas DMV, as the agency will no longer be required to process title applications

Bills: SB35, SB249, SB546, SB1353, SB1493, SB2246, SB1902, SB1029

Keywords: transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County

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• in section four, it amends the summer food service program statute, modifying a reference to the applicable
• Section 9 relates to data practices and modifies cross-references applicable statutes, now referencing

Bills: HF1306

Keywords: education, school policy, teacher training, student health, emergency response

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• Fine: WE ARE GOING TO TAKE UP TAB 3 SPV 7004 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS RELATING TO THE OST OUR APPLICANT OR PARTICIPANTS
• GOVERNMENT REVIEW FOR PUBLIC RECORDS RELATED TO PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHS AND IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF APPLICANTS

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Despite the program's many achievements, the rigorous and complex grant application process remains a
• Our bill streamlines the application process to level that playing field.

Bills: SB347, SB351

Keywords: brownfields, brownfield cleanup, site remediation, environmental cleanup, contaminated property, redevelopment, revitalization, CERCLA, Superfund, EPA grants, state response programs, environmental justice, disadvantaged communities, small communities, local government grants, nonprofit eligibility, community engagement, Alaska Native tribes, Regional Corporations, Village Corporations

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• And if the applicant is applying for three programs, they have to key it in three times.
• So if this trial works, then the next connection that should be attempted is to the login MN application
• is applying for three programs applicant is applying for three programs they<01:40:36.560> have
• uh which is what the state application uh which is what the state is<01:40:51.840> going<01:40
• So we’re chipping away at this. applications and to the uh um federal applications and to the uh um federal

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It says with applicable federal laws, is that the one? Yes, it's... What's it going to say?
• [laughter] Well, why wouldn't you just leave it with applicable federal law? We could leave it.
• required by applicable federal law. required by applicable federal law. Okay.
• <03:26:53.760> So<03:26:54.640> it<03:26:54.840> would applicable charges would
• So it would applicable charges would be.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Forty-three percent of all applicants compared with 29% in fiscal year 24.
• And of those applicants, the vast majority have a negative assigned family contribution.
• less SAI. 43% of all all applicants less SAI. 43% of all all applicants compared<00:41:27.040>
• > the<00:41:33.359> vast<00:41:33.680> majority of those applicants um the vast
• So, as I mentioned before, we now have more than a third of state grant applicants who have a zero or

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The bill in front of you would require new paper processing of thousands of applications.
• 01:24:51.440> of<01:24:51.760> thousands<01:24:52.159> of<01:24:52.400> applications
• processing of thousands of applications. processing of thousands of applications.
• through to when that short-term disability or that long-term disability or that Social Security application
• through to when that short-term disability or that long-term disability or that Social Security application

Bills: HF3831, HF3603, HF1900, HF495, HF3750, HF4316, HF2136, HF4384

Keywords: SNAP, income limits, asset limits, nutrition assistance, children and families, federal poverty guidelines, federal waiver, food assistance, low-income families, nutritional support, day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, child care, family child care, child care center, licensing, correction order

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• The amendments provide for the application for and denial, renewal, and revocation of authorization for
• The amendments provide for the<01:13:36.120> application<01:13:36.800> for<01:13:37.120
• > and<01:13:37.240> denial,<01:13:37.720> renewal, the application for and denial
• , renewal, the application for and denial, renewal, and<01:13:38.440> revocation<01:13:39.480>
• <01:15:29.040> of >> The amendments limit the application of >> The amendments

Keywords: House streaming session for Friday, March 20, 2026, 957, house, all

Summary: The House met with 125 members present and began with the pledge, prayer, and opening formalities. Two House resolutions were presented and adopted by voice vote: one honoring the pioneering women of the Maryland State Police and State Fire Marshal’s Office during Women’s History Month, and another recognizing the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Infant and Childhood Loss on its 50th anniversary. Both resolutions highlighted the honorees’ service and contributions, and the clerk read each resolution into the record. The chamber then received Senate bills introduced in the House, including Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 551, which were read the first time and referred to committee without objection. The House also took up multiple committee reports, largely adopting favorable reports and ordering bills printed for third reading. Measures advanced included bills on residential real estate contract contingencies, Maryland data privacy, local alcoholic beverages licenses and fees in several counties, county salary study commission membership, sheriff and municipal enforcement matters, estates, health occupations background checks, school book fair tax exemptions, school board compensation and voting, and a Calvert County medical center bill. Several bills were amended before advancing. House Bill 443 on Prince George’s County small event center alcohol licensing received a capacity-related amendment; House Bill 348 on Baltimore City alcohol license extension received a technical amendment and a change expanding coverage to transfers of ownership before July 1, 2029; House Bill 682 changed a license classification from Class C to Class GC; House Bill 405 on EV recharging equipment in condo/HOA documents was amended to clarify budget treatment; and House Bill 895 on dynamic pricing and predatory pricing received amendments clarifying definitions, disclosures, and enforcement. After extended discussion of HB 895, including questions about whether it bans dynamic pricing for food, how it treats discounts and loyalty programs, and whether supply-and-demand pricing changes are affected, the House agreed to special order the bill until later in the day.

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• So that would only be applicable to certain occupations.
• So that would only be applicable better.
• So that would only be applicable to<01:16:17.600> certain<01:16:18.640> occupations.
• <01:16:36.000> Um applicable, I think this local guard.
• Um applicable, I think this local guard.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• More opportunities for supervised field experiences where real-time application of learning was possible
• of learning was real time application of learning was possible<01:03:56.319> within<01:03:56.720
• <01:04:07.760> of prescribed and practical application of prescribed and practical application
• This bill creates a consistent, high-quality link between coursework and real-world application, which
• coursework and real world application coursework and real world application which<01:06:20.480><

Bills: HF3421

Keywords: early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers, school-based experience, reading intervention, Minnesota education policy, 1183, house

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• There have been zero developments, and I believe even zero applicants in that program.
• <00:45:42.560> We even zero applicants in that program.
• We even zero applicants in that program.
• Subsection D allows permit applicants and agencies to rely on the maps.
• Subsection D allows permit applicants and agencies to rely on the maps.

Bills: HB1721, HB1714, HB1718, HB1732, HB1740, HB1777, HB1842, HB1919, HB1701, HB1923, HB1741, HB1734, HB1739

Keywords: housing, expedited permits, insurance, indemnification, construction, affordable housing, executive compensation, Hawaii housing finance, legislative approval, low-income housing, moderate-income housing, mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, TOD, county powers, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, HHFDC, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, DHHL, affordable housing credits

Summary: The House Housing Committee met on February 4 and heard testimony on several housing measures, beginning with HB1721, which clarifies insurance, indemnification, and certificate-of-occupancy requirements for expedited permits. Testimony on HB1721 was uniformly supportive from the American Council of Engineering Companies, the Grassroot Institute, and individual testifiers, who said the bill would fix insurance issues for design professionals and encourage more participation in the expedited-permit program. No opposition was heard and no questions were raised. The committee then heard HB1714, which would raise salary caps for the executive director and deputy executive director positions at the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and allow more autonomy in personnel matters, including employment contracts. HHFDC supported the bill, saying greater flexibility is needed to recruit and retain staff and that current pay ceilings are not the main issue because the agency lacks operating funds to reach them. The Department of Human Resources Development offered comments and raised concerns about autonomous personnel authority and employment contracts, saying state personnel matters are governed by existing statutes and collective bargaining rules; the Hawaii Public Housing Authority also offered comments, and one board member and one individual opposed the measure. Members questioned whether performance-based pay or existing incentive policies could address retention instead of statutory salary changes. The committee also heard HB1718, which would make permanent county authority to facilitate mixed-use developments and issue county bonds for low- and moderate-income housing projects. Support came from OPSD, HHFDC, the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Housing and Land Management, and Housing Hawaii’s Future, all emphasizing that permanent authority is needed to finance long-term mixed-use and transit-oriented projects. A member asked whether the sunset provision would make bonding impractical, and the city representative agreed that temporary authority would make financing difficult because development takes time. Later, the committee took up HB1732, establishing the Kamina Homes program to fund counties’ purchase of voluntary deed restrictions from eligible buyers. The Department of Taxation and several groups, including HHFDC, AARP Hawaii, the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, Hawaii Realtors, Holomua Collaborative, and others testified, with most supporting the bill as a way to help local families remain in Hawaii and age in place. Holomua said a recent survey found 75% of 3,200 working families were considering moving, and argued the bill could preserve housing for local residents. Members asked about the bill’s 8% cap on deed-restriction cost and why the program focuses on residency rather than resale restrictions; the bill’s proponents said the cap allows flexibility for county negotiations and that the measure is aimed at workforce preservation rather than land-trust-style appreciation limits. Finally, the committee heard HB1740, which would modify a prior HHFDC housing pathway by reducing the qualified-resident requirement from 100% to 80% and allowing more flexibility for long-term rental instead of owner occupancy. HHFDC and Holomua Collaborative supported the change, saying the earlier 100% requirement had produced no developments or applicants and that the revised standard would make projects more feasible while still preserving housing for local residents. The committee did not take final votes on these measures during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• that I was the lowest paid position on our team, and part of my position was to prepare grant applications
• that I was the lowest paid position on our team, and part of my position was to prepare grant applications
• that I was the lowest paid position on our team, and part of my position was to prepare grant applications
• It's just we can't use that for every application.
• uh also I wanted to every application uh also I wanted to thank<01:18:39.880> my<01:18:40.159

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Subdivision 5 further prohibits municipalities from using their powers in ways that block the application
• <00:07:16.199> of in ways that blocks the application of in ways that blocks the application
• of this bill um so in short application of this bill um so in short Madam<00:07:39.360> chair
• So Article 2, Section 1, which begins on page 3, modifies the applicability of Chapter 515B to certain
• the applicability of chapter 515b<01:15:32.320> to<01:15:32.480> certain<01:15:32.840>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• PBY just opened up the applications for this second cohort, and they have already received 64 applicants
• > the heric educator um pby just opened up the heric educator um pby just opened up the applications
• > this<00:44:39.520> second<00:44:39.920> cohort<00:44:40.440> and applications
• for this second cohort and applications for this second cohort and they<00:44:40.880> have<00
• they have already received 64 applicants they have already received 64 applicants so<00:44:43.359

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• it pass this session and be funded, DHS would begin immediately in July working on getting that application
• that presumably at the end of May, and we would begin working on full licensure and getting our application
• July working on getting that application July working on getting that application started<00:17:
• <00:18:26.159> conduct able to review applications conduct able to review applications conduct
• um started right in July our application um started right in July um<00:18:57.799> in<00:18:57.960

Keywords: 1183, house