Video & Transcript Research : 'language certification'
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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, on page 3, line 25, we would be adding this language at the end of the subparagraph.
- several companies that are out of China that are trying like crazy to continue to add that type of language
- Members, on page 3, line 25, we would be inserting language.
- foreign support and collaboration, and comply with screening and oversight mechanisms that include certifications
Keywords:
HR171, House Resolution 171, M.J. Foster Promise Program, TOPS-Tech, TOPS Tech Award, Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCATCS, financial aid, scholarship, workforce development, career training, technical education, vocational education, postsecondary credential, associate degree, industry-based credential, high-demand jobs, high-wage occupations
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- packaging standards, age restrictions for use, which is 21, processor requirements, testing and certification
- Substitute amendment 371-938 makes specific shifts and changes given feedback in the syntax and language
- Let's talk about how we got to where this language is.
- I don't have the answer for it, but talking to some industry experts, they suggested that language.
Summary:
The committee first took up a committee substitute for SB 752, which would require newspapers and television stations to remove online reports later found to be false or defamatory in certain circumstances, and would change when the statute of limitations begins to run. The sponsor said the bill was intended to address lasting harm from false accusations that remain searchable online. Several speakers opposed the measure, arguing it would chill reporting, punish accurate historical coverage, and create vague legal risks for the press. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably.
The committee then approved CS/SB 846, a bill aimed at preventing immigration service fraud by non-attorneys and misuse of the term "notario." Supporters, including an immigration attorney, said the bill would protect vulnerable immigrants from bad advice and fake legal services. The committee also approved CS/SB 800, which updates battery labeling and recycling requirements to reduce fires caused by discarded batteries; waste and recycling representatives supported it, while a battery industry group warned the bill could effectively ban battery-embedded products. CS/SB 578, dealing with wine container rules and allowing recyclable inserts and boxes up to 5.16 gallons, was also reported favorably.
The committee next approved CS/SB 1734, the Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act, which sets product standards, labeling rules, age limits, testing, and enforcement provisions. Supporters said it reflects current science and consumer safety needs, while opponents warned it could burden small businesses and overregulate the market. SB 918, which would loosen state child labor restrictions for certain minors and align Florida law more closely with federal standards, drew extensive opposition from advocates, students, and labor groups who said it would increase exploitation and harm education; several senators also raised concerns, but the bill was still reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 854 on unlicensed contractors and deposit fraud, and confirmed several appointments to state boards and commissions. A separate bill on online encryption and child safety, SB 868, was taken up with an amendment and public testimony, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that item.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to clarify outdated language.
- It removes some moot language from the small honey producer's exemption regarding the requirements for
- Have rendered this language obsolete, causing confusion and just mess up.
- goals of this directive, the state board administers a farm scale water quality management plan certification
Bills:
HB294
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/06/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- So without the addition of that language, couldn't the language as is before adding that new section
- So without the addition of that language, couldn't the language as is before adding that new section
- So without the addition of that language, are you—couldn't the language as is before adding that new
- interpreting it is there some language interpreting it is there some language that<00:39:09.960>
- f52 is and so it adds in that language f52 is and so it adds in that language and<00:41:19.400><
VT
Transcript Highlights:
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as <00:48:07.160>standalone <00:48:07.720>language was drafted as standalone language - <01:03:06.160>
to also in section 13 and adds language to also in section 13 and adds language - other similar language that is updated. other similar language that is updated.
- And this language was tax policy in it.
- language? language?
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional by Representative Tiffany Lumley focused on lessons from horses and horsemanship, using the imagery to encourage legislators to lead, listen, stay patient, and remain attentive to constituents outside the chamber. The chamber then welcomed newly appointed Representative Kevin Scully of Burlington, who was sworn in and assigned to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs.
Members took up several procedural items and resolutions. Senate Bill 239, relating to a child abuse and neglect reporting working group and carrying an appropriation, was referred to Appropriations, and Senate Bill 157, relating to recovery residence certification and affecting state revenue, was referred to Ways and Means after a favorable report with amendment from Human Services. The House also read and adopted concurrent resolutions honoring the federal TRIO programs in Vermont, recognizing tourism economy day and the importance of the visitor economy, and honoring former Representative John Killacky of South Burlington for his artistic and legislative contributions. Multiple members offered personal remarks about John Killacky/Colacci, his arts career, activism, and service in the House, and guests connected to the resolutions were welcomed from the gallery.
The House then concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment to House Bill 237, which would allow certain doctoral-level psychologists to prescribe medications. The committee explained the Senate’s changes, including revised training and rotation requirements, a later effective date, and a future OPR report, and said the bill was intended as one tool to address mental health provider shortages; the House agreed by voice vote. The chamber next began second reading of House Bill 955, a major education reform bill titled “next steps in transforming Vermont’s education system,” with the Education Committee describing mandatory cooperative education service areas, merger study committees, and related changes intended to improve efficiency, support local voice, and strengthen public education. No final action on H.955 was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's of course why we put<01:15:56.080>
that <01:15:56.239>language <01:15:56.560>< - Thank you. certificate when they graduate, it's certificate when they graduate, it's it's<01:50:05.119
- This just gets rid of some old language about school board members taking attendance for the district
- This just gets rid of some old language about school board members taking attendance for the district
- This language comes directly from guidance provided by the Department of Education that a student who
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Farewells - 05/18/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- partisan and non-partisan staff, the people who stay up all night, the people writing and vetting language
- As I walk out my office, I have framed my election certificates. It is over the door frame.
- So, every time when I walk out of my office, I see that election certificate and remember who I work
- election certificate and remember who<02:34:30.840>
I <02:34:31.040>work <02:34:31.360> - And language came into my I listened.
Summary:
The meeting was a Senate retirement recognition session held after adjournment sine die, with the presiding officer relaxing decorum so members could speak, applaud, and interact more freely. The chair explained the order of speakers and noted that retiring members would be recognized from their desks, with a plaque presented by Senate leaders and photos taken afterward. The session was framed as a celebration of service for retiring senators and a tribute to staff, families, and colleagues.
Senator Mann spoke first, thanking constituents, family, staff, colleagues, and advocates, and highlighting policy accomplishments such as banning non-compete clauses, wage transparency, breast cancer screening coverage, protections for students, expanded health coverage, pharmacy benefit manager reforms, physician workforce changes, the medication repository program, and paid leave. She also used her remarks to criticize racism, sexism, and broader threats to women’s and people of color’s freedoms, urging civic engagement and warning against erosion of democracy. Senator Tou Xiong followed with a personal farewell centered on his mother’s refugee experience, his family’s sacrifices, and gratitude to mentors and colleagues; he emphasized the value of public service, bipartisan cooperation, and the idea that Minnesota should be a model for the country.
Senator Howe gave a faith-centered retirement speech reflecting on his path from humble beginnings, his family, military and public service, and the importance of humility, justice, mercy, and listening to constituents. Senator Klein looked back on a decade in the chamber, including the pandemic and the George Floyd unrest, and said the Senate’s decorum and relationships endured through difficult times; he cited a bill he helped pass for a child needing a prosthetic blade as an example of the legislature’s best work. Senator Draheim began his remarks by thanking his wife and children and joking about his discomfort with speeches, then described being recruited to run for office despite never seeing himself as a politician.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So one of the audit came up with the certification, the lack of certification of the foster parents.
- on, Chair, to address that, we are currently working with attorney generals on developing final language
- We're almost there on language.
- My understanding is we will be working with DOE on amendment language.
- working with DOE on amendment language. working with DOE on amendment language.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Dec 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And if so, can you highlight what states we might be looking for model language or model practice?
- And if so, can you highlight what states we might be looking for model language or model practice?
- You have to spend $200 to get a shaken certificate, and that allows you to sign and authenticate calls
- It’s both English and Spanish language. I’m the national spokesperson for that campaign.
- It's both English and Spanish language. I'm the national spokesperson for that campaign.
Summary:
The committee began with a work session on the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee’s cannabis market study, presented by JLARC staff member Susanna Pratt. The report found Washington’s cannabis production in 2023 was likely two to three times higher than retail sales, with production estimated at 292,000 to 443,000 pounds of THC versus 139,000 pounds sold. Pratt explained that canopy data are inconsistent and that the Liquor and Cannabis Board’s traceability system is incomplete and unreliable, limiting data-driven regulation, tax verification, recall tracking, and diversion enforcement. JLARC recommended that LCB submit a plan by the end of 2025 for obtaining accurate licensee data by the end of 2026; LCB partially concurred and said a 2027 timeline may be more realistic. JLARC also concluded that the social equity producer licenses would likely have only a minimal effect on statewide production capacity, and suggested the legislature consider broader ways to increase equity in the industry. Members asked about the slow issuance of social equity licenses and about comparable traceability systems in other states.
The committee then heard a series of presentations on fraud and scam prevention. Paul Benda of the American Bankers Association described the scale of fraud losses, the role of telecom spoofing, social media scam ads, SIM farms, and crypto ATMs, and argued for a shared-responsibility approach involving banks, telecoms, and platforms. Katie Clark of IQ Credit Union described member-to-member fraud, romance scams, and the operational and financial impacts on credit unions, and recommended better information sharing, safe harbors for returning scam-related funds, and stronger fraud education. Kyle Innes of SIFMA highlighted investor fraud and Washington’s 2009 report-and-hold law, which he said helped shape similar protections in most states, and emphasized the need for better communication among financial firms, APS, and law enforcement.
Brian Gerard and Ali Higgs from the Department of Financial Institutions discussed “pig butchering” and other investment scams, focusing on how scammers build trust through social media, dating apps, fake websites, and crypto schemes before extracting funds. Across the fraud presentations, witnesses repeatedly stressed consumer education, interagency information sharing, and stronger controls on telecom, social media, and crypto ATM activity. Members asked about model laws from other states, the role of financial education in schools, and whether crypto ATMs should be regulated or banned. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we also need to look at the language... Thank you, Mr.
- I think we also need to look at the language we use because the language we use guides our thought processes
- And so then I’m able to intervene, help them get that certificate so that they can reopen.
- The same thing, about the same thing in language arts SAT and math SAT as well.
- The language around misconduct and disruptive behavior is broad and subjective.
Keywords:
student use, wireless devices, public schools, policy implementation, education technology funding, driver education, driver's ed, driving school, motorcycle safety, traffic safety, vulnerable road users, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, cyclist, bike lane, micromobility, scooter, moped, motorcycle training, DWI prevention
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jul 22nd, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And one of them that's been very important to me is language access.
- Language access is more than just for immigrants.
- It's for people who prefer a different language, whether it's Navajo, Vietnamese, Spanish, or whatever
- Some of the organizations, only a few, have selected language access.
- And one of our organizations is actually looking at both language... and finance those barriers to care
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 5th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This updated language, which attempts to... The existing wildfire fund.
- This updated language, which attempts to dismantle the state's public utility industry in one committee
- And she's read the language; she sees what the language does... And she's read the language.
- She sees what the language does.
- Our English language learner proficiency percentage in California is 66%, already a dramatically low
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through a long floor file of bills. Early measures passed with little or no debate, including AB 698 on local transfer taxes and affordable housing analysis, AB 456 on mobile home sales, AB 1129 on reportable infant health conditions, AB 69 on Fair Plan insurance notices and voluntary market searches, AB 357 on expedited student and faculty housing permits, AB 383 on firearms code cleanups, AB 426 on drones interfering with emergency response, AB 825 on energy affordability and transmission financing, and AB 699 on ballot transparency for local tax and bond measures. Most of these bills passed unanimously or with strong bipartisan margins, while AB 825 drew the most extended debate over whether it would lower costs or expand state control of energy infrastructure; it ultimately passed 45-5.
The most contentious item was AB 84, which would strengthen oversight of non-classroom-based charter schools and tighten accountability for charter spending and operations. Supporters argued it was needed to stop fraud and misuse of public education dollars, citing major scandals and audit findings, while opponents warned it would harm legitimate charter schools, reduce educational options, and disproportionately affect rural and special-needs students. Several members said they supported the bill only to keep negotiations going, and others urged more targeted or delayed action. After extensive debate and multiple amendments, the Assembly passed AB 84 on a 41-22 vote.
The chamber also took up AB 610, a housing bill that would require cities and counties to disclose planned housing restrictions and limit new constraints for three years after housing element approval. The author framed it as a certainty and transparency measure to help address the state’s housing shortage, while noting continued discussions with local governments and housing advocates. The transcript ends with the bill’s presentation and request for an aye vote, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So Chairman Metcalf, I was thinking, If we were to pass it, you know, um, without the language that says
- And so, so, um, I, I would just offer maybe give some thought to including in the language of the bill
- So I want to make sure we're, when we're looking at language, we include.
- A language that permits, uh, utilization of what we're trying to do here with those type of efforts.
- We support the language, uh, to fund the effort through an appropriation.
Bills:
HB 14, HB 106, HB 146, HB 267, HB 274, HB 1127, HB 1359, HB 1393, HB 1584, HB 1640, HB 1710, HB 2152, HCR 101, HJR 8, HR 51
Keywords:
nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 106, oil and gas, Railroad Commission of Texas, overhead electrical lines, electrical distribution system, power line maintenance, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, oil and gas lease, well operator, energy safety, utility infrastructure, regulatory compliance, cleanup fund, oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/03/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- No other language was added treasurer. No other language was added or<00:39:37.760>
omitted. - up happening is at the very end language up happening is at the very end language was<02:58:32.640
- Um, if you do want that sort of language in a bill, I would say submit a bill that has that language
- clarifies language clarifies language based<04:40:01.280>
on <04:40:01.600>feedback the applicant's uh certification the applicant's uh certification uh<06:19:41.520>and <06
Summary:
The committee convened for a day of public hearings on nine bills, with plans to later execute several early bills and possibly additional measures under House Rule 44. Chair Diane Pauer outlined time limits for sponsors and testimony, announced a lunch break around noon, and noted substitute members would be arriving later. The first hearing was on House Bill 1107, which would allow municipal budget committees to have one to three alternate members. Representative Valon, the prime sponsor, said the bill was intended to help towns like Epping deal with quorum problems during the compressed budget season and noted that alternates are common on other local boards. The New Hampshire Municipal Association testified in support, saying the bill would increase flexibility and help fill seats. Committee members raised concerns about whether alternates should be elected, how they would be selected, whether they would be sufficiently informed to vote, and whether the bill’s one-year term language and rescission provisions were clear. The sponsor and NHMA said the process would be consistent with other local boards, that alternates would typically be appointed after elections, and that they would follow up on possible statutory clarification. The hearing closed with six remote supporters, one paper supporter, and no opposition reported.
The committee then heard House Bill 1118, sponsored by Representative Colby, which would raise the daily amount municipal employees may hold before remitting funds to the treasurer from the current $1,500 limit to $3,500. Colby said the existing thresholds are outdated, have not been updated in about 20 years, and create burdens for smaller towns that must make frequent bank deposits, sometimes far from town offices. She said the bill would improve efficiency and allow staff to focus more on serving residents, while still allowing municipalities to keep lower limits if they choose. Members asked about how the remittance process works in practice, what amounts municipalities typically collect, and whether the change reflected a broader trend of updating cash-handling thresholds. The sponsor explained that the bill only changes the dollar thresholds in the relevant statutes and does not require municipalities to adopt the higher limit. The transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 1118 is reported.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In order to receive the upfront exemption, a purchaser is required to fill out Form ST3, Certificate
- <01:00:38.319>
of fill out form ST3, certificate of fill out form ST3, certificate of exemption - As with the solar energy systems exemption, a purchaser is required to fill out Form ST3, Certificate
- form<01:01:28.880>
ST3, required to fill out form ST3, required to fill out form ST3, certificate - of exe of exemption to claim certificate of exe of exemption to claim this<01:01:32.079>
upfront<
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2438 - Transportation Omnibus - 05/13/25
Transcript Highlights:
- think the the language has not changed. think the the language has not changed.
- are in full support of the language are in full support of the language found<00:54:05.280>
in - We think this language is a good idea.
- We think language is is a good idea.
- So I bill into the the language.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- That adds that language.
- Um actually Um that adds that language.
- My birth certificate, my federal identification, and my state license all match.
- , certificate, my federal identification, certificate, my federal identification, and<04:08:36.560
- Dunlevy replied that it depends on the language in those states' laws.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Nov 18th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So folks were saying, like, language barriers, childcare, like transportation and other numbers of issues
- And over time, we've talked about specific needs: water operators certificates, people who are aging
- and to the nation is we have an Approved Supplier Program, and it's having homegrown food safety certification
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And the certification part, making sure that the pressure is correct and the windows, seals don't pop
- a truckload of cattle comes in, uh, they can inspect the cattle, you know, do you have a health certificate
- Language within that statutory authority to provide that funding for animal disease emergencies.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- high-need area or shortage area, and that we would track that by how many are in, um, on alternate certificates
- 00:10:24.560>
um <00:10:25.200>on <00:10:25.600>alternate <00:10:26.240>certificates - in um on alternate certificates in um on alternate certificates emergencies. emergencies. emergencies
Bills:
HB178, HB124, HB96, HB250, SB289, SB317, HB359, HB178, HB124, HB96, HB250, SB289, SB317, HB359
Keywords:
HB178, Ten Commandments, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama, school display, religious display, Bible, Judeo-Christian, Establishment Clause, church-state separation, religion in schools, founding documents, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Northwest Ordinance, social studies, civics, history curriculum