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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I think that's the test—future danger.
  • Whatever the test is, we need to make certain that the language is not vague.
  • If we have the ability to make sure we're testing and we're determining whether there's any THC, that's
  • If we're going to meet the test of what we do with this student versus what we do with another, the primary
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 30th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • I know we've thrown around... or heard this one person, only one person is tested...
  • That's imported, but do you have any idea how much is tested that's American farm-raised shrimp?
  • I'm Glenda Beasley on behalf of Seed Consulting, which is the company that conducted the genetic testing
  • However, the genetic testing we conducted in December last year, as you know, in Galveston and Kemah,
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • When the baby's born, the baby is tested, and if the baby has drugs in its system, CPS will red flag
  • It was the true test about how serious they were about kicking that.
  • Addiction problem is when the baby's born and the baby's tested.
  • It's going to show up in the test. when the baby's born.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

EIG-EDT, EIG Public Hearings 02-11-2025

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's been some test of trying to do some remediation efforts, but the results were very marginal at
  • 25.519><c> some</c> drilling monitor Wells there's been some drilling monitor Wells there's been some test
  • 26.839><c> to</c><00:14:27.040><c> do</c><00:14:27.360><c> some</c><00:14:28.079><c> remediation</c> test
  • of trying to do some remediation test of trying to do some remediation effort<00:14:29.079><c> efforts
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The joint committees on Energy, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Economic Development and Tourism met on February 11, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures. Senate Bill 1338, relating to long-duration clean energy storage, received support from the Energy Office, DEED, HTDC, and the gas company. With no opposition or questions, the committees recommended passage with technical, non-substantive amendments and a deferred effective date of 5/13/2040. The committees then heard Senate Bill 233 on climate resilience, which drew support from the Hawaii State Community Office and other testifiers. SB 492, relating to the general excise tax, had mixed testimony, with support from DHHL, the Office of Planning, county representatives, and others, and opposition from the Grassroots Institute and another testifier. The chair explained that SB 492 would be amended to remove language that would prevent DHHL from benefiting, along with technical amendments and the same deferred date of 5/13/2040. For Senate Bill 1634, relating to water resources, the Board of Water Supply testified in support and urged expanding the bill from two to six monitoring wells, citing Red Hill contamination concerns, PFAS detections in Halawa Shaft, and the need for a broader monitoring grid to track groundwater movement. Members discussed the connected aquifers and the need for more data. The committee recommended passage of SB 1634 with amendments to allow funding for six monitoring wells, include a sentinel monitoring system, and make technical, non-substantive changes. The committee also voted to pass SB 233 unamended, and all recommendations were adopted by the members present.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Education Feb 5th, 2025

Senate Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want to make sure we understand that we're not adding another test; we'll use the Same one they're
  • using now, which almost every school uses, NAEP for their testing before, during, and at the end of the
  • This actually takes it to the next level as a testing ground, if you will, and then that would get rolled
  • couple of the items of what's needed to be a designated technology for safety: proven successful testing
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Advisory committee members actively worked on the development of the new pen testing lab and worked with
  • For both of these trainings, there is a small test that we also set up, so at the end of the class they
  • In April, I am anticipating getting my CNA license in the test.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held an informational hearing at Quincy Public Schools focused on career and technical education (CTE). Committee members said the visit was intended to gather input for statewide CTE legislation, including efforts to expand awareness and access, improve middle school exposure, invest in equipment and facilities, and strengthen ties to workforce boards and labor pathways. Quincy officials described their CTE system as integrated with academics and highlighted support from district, city, and state partners. School leaders outlined Quincy’s CTE offerings, including 15 Chapter 74 programs at Quincy High School and four at North Quincy High School, with about 1,360 students enrolled. Presenters emphasized curriculum aligned to DESE frameworks, work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, safety training, business electives, dual enrollment and articulation with Quincy College, and grant funding such as Skills Capital and Perkins. They also discussed support liaisons for nontraditional careers and military pathways, advisory committees, and plans to seek Chapter 74 approval for an engineering program at North Quincy, along with new computer science and business offerings. Testimony from MassHire South Shore described workforce partnerships, YouthWorks, job fairs, resume workshops, and the Credit for Life Fair, while the assistant superintendent explained Quincy’s MyCAP planning grant and efforts to build a student-driven college and career readiness system. Three students testified about their pathways in welding, early education and care, and healthcare technology, describing hands-on learning, certifications, clinical or co-op experiences, and future plans for college and careers. Committee members praised Quincy as a model for combining CTE with general education, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn and unanimous adjournment.
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session - 2026-05-29 - 4:30PM

Vermont Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • dinner when I was a new legislator and you were telling us you had taken an old-fashioned aptitude test
  • Well, the aptitude test said that you Should be a general.
  • I would like to track down this exact aptitude test because it is prophetic.
Keywords: 927, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Apr 20th, 2026

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let me just ask whether this has ever been tested in any of the courts of appeal in the United States
  • Let me just ask whether this has ever been tested in any of the courts of appeal in the United States
  • No, it's not the test. Not yet. Okay. All right. Thank you very much.
Summary: The committee heard several veterans-related bills. SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income when determining eligibility for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. Support came from veterans organizations, county veterans services groups, and local officials; there was no opposition, and the bill was approved and sent to Appropriations. SB 1040 would create a state-local matching program for veterans’ cemetery maintenance endowments, with the state matching private or local deposits up to $250,000 per cemetery per year. It drew support from veterans groups and county representatives and was also approved and sent to Appropriations. The committee also considered SB 1407, which would exempt military retirement pay and surviving spouse military retirement benefits from state income tax. The author and supporters argued it would help retain military retirees in California and support the workforce and economy. The bill received broad support from veterans organizations, county officials, and labor representatives, with no opposition, and was moved to Appropriations, with the roll held open and later completed. SB 1034 would streamline access to disabled veteran parking placards for veterans rated 100% permanent and total, and SB 1201, the No Hungry Heroes Act, would seek federal waivers and other changes to protect vulnerable veterans from CalFresh/SNAP cuts and ensure referrals to county veterans service officers. Both bills had support from veterans advocates and food banks, no opposition, and were approved to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1354 would prohibit out-of-state military personnel from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the governor’s permission, while preserving Title 10 activations and mutual aid arrangements. The author and the California Public Defenders Association framed it as a safeguard for state authority and civil rights; there was no opposition, and it was sent to Public Safety. After the main votes, the committee later completed the held rolls and reported the bills out, then adjourned after thanking veterans and attendees.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Let me just ask whether this has ever been tested in any of the courts of appeal in the United States
  • Let me just ask whether this has ever been tested in any of the courts of appeal in the United States
  • No, it's not the test. Not yet. Okay. All right. Thank you very much.
Summary: The Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard several veterans-related bills, beginning as a subcommittee until a quorum was established. SB 888 would exclude VA service-connected disability compensation from household income when determining eligibility for the low-income disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. Support came from veterans organizations, county veterans services officers, and local government representatives; there was no opposition. The bill was moved to Appropriations and later recorded as passing 4-0. SB 1040 would create a state-local matching program for maintenance endowments for veterans’ cemeteries, with the state matching private or local contributions up to $250,000 per cemetery per year. Supporters emphasized the need for sustainable perpetual care funding for state and county cemeteries, and there was no opposition. SB 1407, the chair’s bill, would exempt military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefits from state income tax; supporters argued it would help retain military retirees in California and support the economy, while members noted similar bills had previously stalled in Appropriations. SB 1034 would streamline disabled veteran parking placard eligibility for certain 100% permanent and total veterans, and SB 1201, the No Hungry Heroes Act, would seek federal waivers and related changes to protect vulnerable veterans from CalFresh/SNAP cuts and connect applicants to county veterans service officers. All of these bills received support from veterans groups and related organizations, with no opposition heard. SB 1354 would prohibit out-of-state military personnel not operating under Title 10 from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the governor’s permission, with supporters framing it as a safeguard for state authority and civil liberties. The committee asked about legal testing of the proposal, and the author said it had not yet been tested in court. After roll calls and a brief recess to regain members, the committee recorded 4-0 votes to pass the bills and consent calendar items, and the meeting adjourned after thanking veterans for their service.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Apr 16th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

MN
Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> record and proceed with your test. record and proceed with your test.
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: The committee heard House File 4867, a bill from Representative Lee to make changes to the Consumer Protection Restitution Account created the prior year to help victims of fraud. The Attorney General’s Office testified that the fund has already received more than $4.5 million and is beginning its first distributions, including payments to victims of the closure of Woodbury Dental. The office said the bill would remove the current $5 million annual deposit cap and establish a more equitable distribution formula so large claims would not exhaust the fund and prevent other victims from receiving restitution. Public testimony strongly supported the bill. A Woodbury Dental victim described paying $25,000 upfront, losing her dental work when the clinic abruptly closed, and having to start over with another dentist; she said reimbursement would help her recover from the loss. An AARP Minnesota representative also supported the measure as a cleanup bill that improves the new restitution program. Members asked about how the bill would handle large claims, whether the Attorney General could still pursue defendants for additional recovery, and whether restitution payments would be taxable. The Attorney General’s Office said it would continue collection efforts and reimburse the fund if later recoveries are made, and Representative Lee said the bill includes a provision making payments non-taxable. The chair then moved that House File 4867 be laid over, and the bill was laid over without a vote on passage.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

House Education Committee - 04/01/26

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • But to just set people up for failure and say, man, we did a test.
  • English political tradition, that is in our U.S. government standards, and in the U.S., in the civics test
  • that was passed last session, that is something that we are going to test on as a requirement.
Committee: House Education
Keywords: 989, all
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • Test, test. Good to go.
  • Madam Chair, members, Senate Bill 1445, water quality testing on site, passed party-line out of House
Summary: The caucus reviewed a long list of bills, with members instructed to move quickly, note short titles, and pull only selected measures from consent. Many bills were reported as passing committee on party-line votes or with split votes, while others were unanimous. Several members repeatedly requested bills be pulled from consent, especially on contentious topics such as artificial intelligence content verification, gender transition procedures provider liability, vaccine reimbursement rates, light rail expansion feasibility, public employee merit hiring, health board evaluations, rural health funding, patient steering, DCS policies, school safety, virtual currency payments, undocumented immigrants’ financial services, central bank digital currency, and various criminal justice and education measures. A number of bills drew brief substantive comments or objections. One member criticized SB 1015 on Trans Visibility Day. Another raised concerns about fingerprinting requirements for behavioral health facilities, arguing similar safeguards should apply to universal voucher programs. Judiciary-related bills also prompted strong reactions, including measures on narcotics sentencing for minors, probation and immigration notification, crimes against children monitoring, and a death penalty bill involving firing squad, which drew an explicit objection for the record. Several bills were flagged because of split votes, Democratic no votes, or concerns about funding, constitutional issues, or policy consistency. The caucus also discussed a blue-sheet amendment to HB 2874 on campaign committee termination statements and penalties. Members asked about the retroactive date, the size of outstanding fines, the Secretary of State’s position, and who offered the Senate amendment. Supporters described it as a cleanup bill that would help committees close out old accounts, while others questioned the retroactive scope and financial impact. The chair ultimately announced that Mr. Winninger was refusing the Senate amendment, so final passage would not occur that day and the measure would instead go to conference committee or remain unresolved.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Education Mar 24th, 2026

Joint Committee on Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Advisory committee members actively worked on the development of the new pen testing lab and worked with
  • For both of these trainings, there is a small test that we also set up, so at the end of the class, they
  • In April, I am anticipating to get my CNA license in the test.
Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held an informational hearing at Quincy Public Schools focused on career and technical education (CTE) and related legislation. Committee members said the visit was intended to gather input for ongoing statewide efforts to expand awareness and access to CTE, especially in middle school, improve equipment and facilities, and strengthen coordination with workforce partners. Quincy administrators described the district’s CTE system, including 15 Chapter 74 programs at Quincy High School and four at North Quincy High School, enrollment of about 1,360 students, updated DESE-aligned frameworks, safety practices, business electives, and funding supported by the district budget plus state, federal, and local grants. Presenters highlighted work-based learning, industry credentials, and partnerships with employers, unions, Quincy College, MassHire, and advisory committees. Examples included co-op placements, internships, clinical placements, Military Mondays, Credit for Life, Skills Capital and Perkins-funded equipment upgrades, and a planned engineering Chapter 74 application at North Quincy. Assistant Superintendent Aaron Perkins also outlined the district’s MyCAP college-and-career planning initiative and its goal of creating a vertically aligned readiness model beginning in the middle grades. Students Ellie Crump, Emily Infantino, and Alexander Liu testified about their pathways in welding, early education and care, and healthcare technology, describing hands-on learning, certifications, clinical or shop experiences, and postsecondary plans. Committee members praised Quincy as a model for integrating CTE with general education and said the testimony would inform future legislation. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with a motion to adjourn and unanimous agreement.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Education Mar 24th, 2026

Joint Committee on Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Advisory committee members actively worked on the development of the new pen testing lab and worked with
  • For both of these trainings, there is a small test that we also set up, so at the end of the class, they
  • In April, I am anticipating getting my CNA license in the test.
Keywords: 1212, all
ID
Transcript Highlights:
  • So any student across the country can go online and take the preliminary civics test.
  • The White House is claiming that this is the impossible civics test, so I think it's really going to
  • test your knowledge.
Keywords: 989, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 646 conforms to the laws of 20 other states to allow the use of drug testing tools, test
  • clinics, community health organizations, individuals, as well as law enforcement, may use these basic testing
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met and reported several bills favorably. SB 646, by President Gates, would allow the use of drug testing tools such as test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants like fentanyl and xylazine; it was supported by Senator Osgood and others who said it could help prevent overdose deaths, and it passed unanimously. SB 418, by Senator Jones, creates autism-focused law enforcement training and a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with autism; it drew strong support from Disability Rights Florida, parents, advocates, and committee members, who emphasized safety, communication, and de-escalation, and it also passed unanimously after extensive testimony.\n\nThe committee then considered SB 132, by Senator Polsky, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed the requirements for restoration of voting rights. An amendment making the database subject to legislative appropriation was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1734, by Senator Martin, would recognize juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law, extend training and certification standards, and provide officer-level benefits and protections; it passed without opposition.\n\nFinally, the committee took up SB 820, by Senator Bradley, on problem-solving court reports. A strike-all amendment expanded annual reporting requirements for specialty courts, set a January 31 reporting deadline, and phased in the new data collection. After support from the State Courts Administrator and others, the amendment and the bill as amended were adopted and reported favorably. The committee then adjourned.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 4th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 646 conforms to the laws of 20 other states to allow the use of drug testing tools, test
  • clinics, community health organizations, individuals, as well as law enforcement, may use these basic testing
Bills: S0132 , S0418 , S0646 , S0820 , S1734
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 646, relating to drug paraphernalia, was presented by President Gates as a narrow measure to allow drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants and help prevent overdose deaths. Senator Osgood spoke in strong support, describing the bill as important for people in recovery. The bill had one support appearance and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. The committee then heard SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Jones explained that the bill requires autism awareness and communication/de-escalation training for officers and creates a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Multiple advocates, including Disability Rights Florida, an Autism Society representative, parents, and a retired federal officer, testified in support, emphasizing safety, communication, and the need to avoid tragic misunderstandings during police encounters. Senators also discussed whether broader disability training should be considered in the future. SB 418 was reported favorably unanimously. Next, the committee considered SB 132 on restoration of voting rights, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to create and maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed sentence requirements for rights restoration and to publish clearer instructions for eligible individuals. An amendment was adopted to make the database subject to legislative appropriation. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1734, which recognizes juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extends training, certification, and certain benefits, and CS/SB 820, which strengthens reporting requirements for problem-solving courts and sets annual reporting deadlines. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support appearances.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • deadline for the 10 parts per million lead content standard to 2030, and provided for certain lead testing
  • appliances, and cookware with de minimis amounts of lead, and it strikes requirements related to cookware testing
  • appliances, and cookware with de minimis amounts of lead, and it strikes requirements related to cookware testing
Summary: The Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee took executive action on 11 bills. It advanced SB 624 on an Appliance Affordability Index study with an amendment excluding consumer electronics, and SB 6284 on artificial intelligence systems with a proposed substitute adding definitions, developer requirements, exemptions for some entities, and clarifying enforcement. The committee also moved forward SB 5609 on cultural resource protection under SEPA after rejecting an amendment to the proposed substitute, and SB 6172 on coal plant treatment under cap-and-invest after adopting an amendment related to emergency federal orders. Several energy and climate bills were also approved, including SB 6246 on emissions-intensive trade-exposed facilities, SB 5932 on alternative jet fuel production, SB 6269 on the definition of motor fuel, and SB 6223 on community-scaled weatherization projects. On SB 5975 concerning lead in cookware, the committee rejected one proposed substitute and adopted another that bans intentionally added lead in cookware beginning in 2027 and directs future regulation through the Safer Products program. The committee then considered SB 5466 on electric transmission reliability and capacity, taking up multiple amendments to a proposed second substitute. Amendments addressing wildfire risk, corridor identification, landowner consultation, eminent domain, and wildfire liability were all rejected, and the bill was advanced on a due pass recommendation. In each case, the committee’s final action was to pass the bills or substitutes subject to signatures, with several measures referred onward to Ways and Means or Rules as noted.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Education Pre-K - 12 Jan 27th, 2026

Education Pre-K - 12

Transcript Highlights:
  • for a second, time and again, people who excel in speech and debate do better on the standardized tests
  • So this would be even before, if there's identification and they're in need of testing to see if they
  • They are in need of testing to see if they do qualify for an IEP.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Education Pre-K through 12 considered several education-related measures and one election-related bill. The committee first took up CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate, which was presented as a statewide effort to expand and institutionalize competitive speech and debate through a Hall of Fame, a designated Speech and Debate Week, teacher endorsement options, Florida Virtual School programming, statewide coursework and credentials, and annual district reporting. Supporters, including a parent and representatives of the Florida Debate Initiative and school groups, emphasized student benefits and the need for funding; the committee adopted a delete-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee next heard SB 1718 on educator preparation and certification, aimed at reducing administrative delays for initial certification and reinstatement while preserving standards. An Orange County school administrator supported the bill but requested language to allow educators to bank professional learning hours for a future renewal cycle. The bill was reported favorably. SB 1646 on educational facilities followed, revising how facility funding is calculated and prioritized, with attention to safety, maintenance, renovation, and planning requirements; it also received support from school district and advocacy witnesses and was reported favorably. Members then considered CS/SB 564, which would allow registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling locations and count the service toward community service hours. After an amendment clarifying that the hours could count toward graduation or postsecondary financial aid requirements, the sponsor and a county supervisor of elections explained the bill as a way to encourage civic engagement and future poll workers. The committee also heard SB 1340 on coordinated screening and progress monitoring for dyslexia and dyscalculia, requiring early screening, support plans, and rulemaking; it was reported favorably after questions about how the support plans would interact with IEPs. Finally, the committee recommended confirmation of Laila Collins to the State Board of Education and then adjourned.