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• Fidelity plan, we did not intend for the fidelity monitoring to include traditional audits.
• Will we continue to monitor? It and make course corrections and continue to perfect the system?
• That said, we are closely monitoring the changes coming out.
• For the benefit of the child support program, we are closely monitoring access to that system.
• We're continuing to monitor the response and the impacts, but no additional comments for today.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• and for that purpose we want to make sure that we have plans and that we are abiding by certain protocols
• not confidential. and for the most part when it comes to and for the most part when it comes to protocols
• they are required to have protocols they are required to have these<00:26:31.440> policies<00
• So uh the abiding for certain protocols.
• The response is that there is no upper ceiling being maintained or monitored by some agency from the

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow New Hampshire state-chartered credit unions to choose, by member vote, to compensate their board members. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, does not require compensation, and is intended to align New Hampshire with other states that already permit this. He argued that credit union board service now requires more time and expertise, and that compensation could help attract stronger candidates and improve governance. Representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank testified in support. They said the change would not create salaries, but could cover modest compensation or reimbursements such as daycare, education, cybersecurity, or accounting training. They emphasized that credit unions remain nonprofit and member-driven, that board members must be credit union members and elected by members, and that any compensation decision would be made by the membership at an annual meeting or through the credit union’s voting process. Witnesses also said the bill would help with recruitment and retention, especially as credit union operations have become more complex and digital, and noted that similar authority exists in 16 other states, including Rhode Island. Committee members asked about the historical reason credit unions were excluded, the amount and structure of compensation, whether there would be a cap, and how voting would work. Witnesses said the bill does not set a statutory maximum, but in practice the amount would be disclosed to members and set through the vote; they also described St. Mary’s Bank’s ballot process and said proxy or ballot procedures depend on each credit union’s bylaws. One witness noted that federally chartered credit unions are subject to different limits. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25 and then moved on to Senate Bill 26.

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• The students are progress monitored throughout the year.
• The students are progress monitored throughout the year, and we also have testlets through Atlas that
• So those kids are monitored all throughout the year, and then we take Atlas at the end of the year.
• When we made this commitment to building a unified, coordinated progress monitoring system, kindergarten
• And what is the proper protocol, Dr. Lever?

Summary: The committee approved the March 9 and 10 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Arkansas Department of Education on the Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship, featuring three third-grade teachers from Cabot, Poyen, and Drew Central who are also teacher merit pay recipients. The teachers described the fellowship as a year-long Zoom-based collaboration with about 23 educators statewide, focused on sharing classroom strategies, data use, and professional support. Members asked about the teachers’ experience, how they share what they learn with their districts, the range of grades represented in the fellowship, and the relationship between the fellowship and merit pay. The teachers emphasized building relationships with students, using data to drive instruction, early intervention, and collaboration across grade levels, while the secretary said the program is intended to identify and elevate high-performing teachers and spread their practices. A major portion of the discussion focused on third-grade reading, retention, and the new ATLAS testing system. Teachers and the secretary said students are screened and progress monitored throughout the year, families are notified early if students are at risk, and schools are using interventions, tutoring, and individualized reading plans. They said ATLAS results are now available much faster than in the past, often within 24 hours or a few days, allowing teachers and parents to respond quickly. Members asked about the impact of poverty, trauma, foster care, DHS involvement, IEPs, and critical shortage areas; teachers said relationship-building, small-group instruction, and coordination with counselors and special education staff are key. The secretary said the fellowship is a small subset of a broader merit pay program, that participation was voluntary, and that the state is trying to build a coherent system with literacy coaches, high-impact tutoring, and clearer standards rather than teaching to the test. Members also discussed broader policy issues, including the need for more positive public messaging about public education, teacher input in decision-making, and support for early childhood education. Several legislators asked whether the state should expand funding for early learning and whether more literacy or academic coaches are needed in districts that improve and then lose eligibility for state support. The secretary said the state has committed literacy coaches to D and F schools and is still working through how to sustain support as schools improve. He also said the administration would look at data and return on investment before supporting additional funding, and he encouraged legislators to help recruit eligible teachers into future fellowship cohorts. After the teacher panel concluded, the committee moved on to the adequacy resource allocation study, where Bureau of Legislative Research staff began a presentation on state and local education funding sources, categorical funds, and district spending patterns.

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• IP. protocol IP. protocol IP. or its subsequent extensions that is or its subsequent extensions that
• , internet transmission control protocol, internet transmission control protocol, internet protocol protocol
• or its subsequent internet protocol or its subsequent internet protocol or its subsequent extensions
• internet protocol suite control protocol internet protocol suite control protocol internet protocol
• and that provides compatible protocols and that provides compatible protocols and that provides uses

Keywords: 920, all

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• Monitor forecasts. Be alert for possible flood warnings.
• Dick was monitoring the weather. Received some phone data, as I mentioned.
• Dick was monitoring the weather pretty much all night.
• Monitoring AccuWeather, National Weather Service, NOAA, and other radar and weather apps.
• We'll monitor the tip line. That's our job, not yours.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• environment monitoring. environment monitoring.
• On-board monitoring will allow continuous real-time diagnostics.
• The FRA is looking into improved protocols and personnel certification.
• The FRA is looking into improved protocols and personnel certification.
• The FRA is looking into improved protocols and personnel certification.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and homelessness accountability results and partnership unit that is multifaceted that allows us to monitor
• availability with any of our grantees we rely on grantee reported data but they all we have audit protocols
• earlier as part of the HAP6 approach having local governments commit to following some standard protocol
• protocols for addressing encampments so we're not just moving people around from one jurisdiction to

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The department suggests replacing the word 'protocol' with 'guidelines.'
• a protocol as required under<00:26:10.200> um<00:26:10.559> section<00:26:10.880> 302
• his comments, explaining that the Department of Education likely cannot develop and implement a protocol
• He suggested replacing 'protocol' with 'guidelines' and, if the committee keeps the responsibility in
• bill to enable schools who are currently working on such a plan to continue their work, and he will monitor

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on several measures. On HB 1233 relating to storm water management, the Attorney General’s office said the state may need to share costs with counties for any new inspection or regulatory program. Testifiers strongly supported the bill, including the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association and a community member who described her daughter’s death in a poorly maintained detention pond and urged statewide inspections and a comprehensive approach. A member asked the Attorney General about the cost-sharing issue, and the office said state appropriations would be needed if counties are required to take on new duties. The committee then heard HB 245 on student heat exposure safety. The Department of Education, Department of Health, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure. A physician testifying for the Climate Change and Health Working Group described children’s vulnerability to heat and cited examples from other states that adopted stronger heat guidelines after school heat deaths. The Department of Education said it could do the feasibility study without additional funding and preferred to wait for the study before deciding on equipment needs. The Attorney General’s office later testified on HB 903, authorizing schools to maintain bronchodilators, supporting the concept but warning that the bill’s definition of school was broad and that DOE may not have jurisdiction over all covered entities; it suggested changing “protocol” to “guidelines” and involving the Public Charter School Commission. On HB 1314 relating to youth mental health, the Department of Education testified in opposition, though no additional testimony was offered. The committee also heard HB 1334 on meat donation, with DLNR and the Hawaii Farm Bureau supporting the measure. HB 799 on health care drew support from HMSA and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, while the Department of Health said it supported the intent but wanted amendments, including limiting the bill to Maui, adding a sunset, and requiring a study of quality and access impacts. On HB 952 relating to Parkinson’s disease research, the Department of Health said the proposal would require additional appropriations and staffing and suggested a public-private partnership approach; the Hawaii Parkinson Association, Queen’s clinicians, and other supporters testified that a registry would help identify the number of patients and improve care. Finally, SHPDA strongly supported HB 1431 establishing an oral health task force, saying the state lacks sufficient dental oversight and that both keiki and kūpuna need better access to services.

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• requires corrections officers and medical staff to address these emergent situations as opposed to monitoring
• requires corrections officers and medical staff to address these emergent situations as opposed to monitoring
• <01:13:15.199> that<01:13:15.360> prevent clear consistent protocols that prevent clear
• consistent protocols that prevent racial<01:13:16.040> profiling<01:13:16.560> and<01:
• If we got some type of protocol where it's educational, you know, you can build off of this model.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Etc uh it's a wide reporting monitoring Etc uh it's a wide range<00:48:07.000> of<00:48:07.280
• These locally developed programs are approved, supported, and monitored by the department.
• These locally developed programs are approved, supported, and monitored by the department.
• These locally developed programs are approved, supported, and monitored by the department.
• These locally developed programs are approved, supported, and monitored by the department.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee held an introductory organizational meeting for the newly named Workforce and Economic Development Committee, with Chair Dave Baker noting a quorum and that no votes or formal actions were scheduled. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts, backgrounds, and priorities. Several members emphasized worker protections, labor experience, small business concerns, rural economic issues, and the importance of balancing employer and employee interests. Others highlighted education-to-workforce pathways, affordability, support for seniors, and opportunities for immigrant and refugee communities. Chair Baker said he wants the committee to find a balance between protecting labor and ensuring a strong employment base, fair rules, and fair taxes, while also acknowledging concerns about recent policy trends and the need to get proposals right before they leave the committee. Members from both parties echoed themes of collaboration and economic opportunity, though some Republicans criticized past rules and regulations as burdensome on small businesses. The committee also welcomed nonpartisan staff and DFL/GOP staff, including the committee administrator, legislative assistant, House Research, and fiscal analysis staff. The committee then received an overview from DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek and deputy commissioners. Varilek described DEED’s mission as empowering growth of the Minnesota economy for everyone, increasing prosperity and extending it broadly, and coordinating with other agencies such as Labor and Industry to avoid duplication and use taxpayer dollars efficiently. He said DEED focuses on business attraction, retention, and expansion, workforce development, and helping Minnesotans—including people with disabilities—prepare for jobs and independent living. A deputy commissioner began outlining the economic development division’s structure and operations, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation was completed.

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• Specifically, the bill requires training and protocols to assess... ...for treatment of blood clots.
• Specifically, the bill requires training and protocols to assess and treat patients at risk of venous
• Members, this bill establishes the Joint Oversight Committee tasked with reviewing and monitoring the
• And so now specifically, we'll have a committee that's going to focus on monitoring the operations of
• So my question is, what safeguards are we putting in place, or what protocols are we putting in place

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including remarks from the new Democratic caucus leader, Senator Berman, who emphasized affordability, education, health care, public safety, and opposition to measures he said would roll back child labor protections, book access, and gun safety laws. The chamber also recognized military leaders from U.S. Army Special Operations Command and an intern from Senator Polsky’s office. No committee reports or executive messages were on the desk at the start. The Senate then took up and passed several bills, often after substituting House companions and adopting technical amendments. Among the measures approved were the dangerous dogs bill (the Pam Rock Act), local government land regulation, vessel-related voter freedom/boating provisions, blood clot screening and treatment, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, concealed carry licensing for certain officers and service members, timeshare management firms, disability history and awareness instruction, manufacturing and manufacturing fees, public education on background screening requirements, utility service restrictions, educational opportunities for military children, Medicaid oversight, health facilities authorities, and veterans’ nursing home beds. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on human trafficking, waste management, Bright Futures, Medicaid oversight earlier in the day, mammogram coverage, and others. Debate on the disability history bill was especially extensive, with senators discussing the use of the word “disability,” the role of bias, and whether the bill fit with broader DEI-related policy debates. The bill’s sponsor and supporters framed it as a first step toward helping students understand and respect people with disabilities, and the chamber opened co-sponsorship before substituting the House version. Other bills drew focused questions about local government costs, impact fees, staffing burdens, grant criteria for small manufacturers, and the scope of utility preemption. Most measures passed on strong votes, including several unanimous votes, with the concealed carry/firearms bill passing 33-3 and the local government land regulation bill passing 26-8.

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• She kept information updated in real time by monitoring radio traffic and made sure everyone in the room
• Under the grant type of training, they're asking for protocols through Apco and telecom for fire and
• time, Representative Ford did amend The appropriations committee and the Senate will be closely monitoring

Keywords: 914, all

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• school officials were unaware of a juvenile delinquent that might be, for example, wearing an ankle monitor
• They had no idea and were baffled as to what the occasion was for them wearing this ankle monitor.
• Not to mention the loss of learning that occurs as a threat learning that occurs as a threat protocol

Bills: HB2, HB43, HB49, HB94, HB137, HB156, HB200, HB250, HB3, HB42

Keywords: vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, out-of-state warrants, law enforcement, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, tax exemption, seafood, retail sales

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• The other concerning things that we're monitoring is the exposures to chemical toxins that might have
• The other concerning things that we're monitoring is the exposures to chemical toxins that might have
• , can implement long-term monitoring, can implement long-term monitoring, better<00:21:42.880>
• <00:26:31.279> efforts<00:26:31.600> that protocol and the outreach efforts that protocol
• and in addition to like the monitoring and in addition to like the monitoring and<00:45:13.599><

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on the second anniversary of the Maui wildfires, with Chair Dela Alani framing the discussion around emergency preparedness, recovery, and lessons for future disasters. The main presentation came from researchers involved in the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, who described the project as a grassroots academic-community partnership that has enrolled more than 2,000 adults and children for health screenings, social assessments, and biomonitoring. They said the study has documented elevated mental and physical health conditions, housing instability, unemployment, barriers to care, and exposure to heavy metals and other toxicants, while also noting some modest improvement in adult mental health and self-rated health compared with the prior year. The presenters emphasized that wildfire impacts remain severe two years later. They reported that about half of adult participants had worsening health since the fires, roughly 40% had direct or frequent fire exposure, and many adults showed chronic disease burdens such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory impairment. They also said about half of adult survivors reported depressive symptoms, about a quarter had moderate to severe anxiety, more than 4% had considered suicide in the prior month, and nearly one in four had PTSD. A clinician from the Lahaina Certified Community Behavioral Health Center described the clinic’s no-turn-away model, with case management, therapy, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management for anyone who needs it, and urged lawmakers to fund and expand that approach. The researchers also highlighted environmental findings, saying urine testing of more than 1,200 adults found heavy metal signatures that differed between burn-zone residents and those on the perimeter, with higher levels associated with displacement and ash re-exposure. They said about 20% of participants had higher-than-expected heavy metal levels 6 to 12 months after the fires, and cited a negative association between nickel levels and lung function. They argued for long-term monitoring, better cleanup methods, and a centralized health surveillance system tied to community outreach. No vote or formal committee action was taken during the briefing; the chair said the presentation materials and related reports would be posted for public access, and members were invited to ask questions after the presentation.

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• AND INTEGRATING ALL OF OUR MISSIONS THROUGH WEB EEOC ALLOWING US A CENTRAL COLLECTION.WHERE WE CAN MONITOR
• WE LOOK TO THIS YEAR AND WE HAD IN OUR OPINION A SUCCESSFUL INCREASE IN EVACUATION PROTOCOLS.
• IS WE BUILD OUR CAPACITY AND LOOK MONITOR ACTIVE STORM SYSTEMS OR HELP THE COUNTY NOT GET DAK OBLIGATED
• AND WHILE THE PUBLIC MAY BE DOING A WONDERFUL JOB OF MONITORING AND REMOVING THE DEBRIS AND KEEPING THE
• SO WE ARE CONSTANTLY MONITORING THEM IT AND THE THINGS THAT CAN OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THAT BUT WHEN IT

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• He's helping me on protocol. I call it too. But that's right. Yeah, you're new. Very new.
• Thank you for The question is that while the actual facility may be outside, they have monitoring stations

Keywords: 914, all

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• <02:47:37.520> weather coordinator to monitor weather coordinator to monitor weather conditions
• > accounting protocol for identifying and accounting protocol for identifying and accounting for
• A protocol for identifying and accounting for each camper affected by the emergency event. 2.
• <03:05:16.640> weather coordinators to monitor weather coordinators to monitor weather conditions
• One, a protocol for following.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The meeting included a Senate recognition ceremony honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A state championship. A resolution was read commending the team for its 101-40 victory over Silicag, noting the team’s record-setting performance, Brendan Davis’s MVP honor, the contributions of other players, and Coach Cedric Lane’s leadership. Senators and the lieutenant governor praised the players’ sportsmanship, the school community, and the team’s historic season, and copies of the resolution were presented to the team, coaches, and administrators. Several guests and school representatives also spoke briefly, including the coach and principal, who thanked the Senate and noted the team’s success and the principal’s retirement after 35 years. After the recognition, the Senate returned to session and adopted the Committee on Rules report setting the special order calendar. The calendar included Senate Bill 99 on the Ten Commandments, Senate Bill 298 on Class 3 municipalities, House Bill 381 on camp safety, Senate Bill 370 on tax increment districts, Senate Bill 363 on the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, House Bill 466 on firefighters, House Bill 95 on elections, House Bill 259 on stablecoin, and Senate Bill 342 on education. The chamber then took up SB 99, sponsored by Senators Kelly and Sessions. Senator Kelly described the bill as requiring local school boards to display the Ten Commandments, together with founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Constitution preamble, in certain history classrooms and common areas for grades five through 12, using donated displays and funds when available. He said the bill was intended as a historical and educational measure, not religious instruction, and emphasized the inclusion of a disclaimer stating Alabama is not establishing a religion. After extended debate and a petition to close debate from the Rules Committee, the Senate voted on the bill by long roll and passed SB 99, with the recorded vote announced as 30 yeas and 4 nays.

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• Specifically, this bill will require CDCR to install temperature monitoring systems, permit increased
• Specifically, this bill will require CDCR to install temperature monitoring systems, permit increased
• Safety is paramount, as this bill requires medical staff to establish a protocol for documenting any
• This shocking and outrageous conduct has exposed some critical failures in local jail community protocols
• , communication protocols, gaps, by the way, that we don't see in state law.

Summary: The committee first adopted a seven-bill consent calendar, then heard several public safety measures. AB 1127 by Assembly Member Gabriel would restrict sale of certain semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted to automatic weapons with “switches”; supporters, including Everytown and Moms Demand Action, said it targets a specific Glock-style design flaw linked to mass shootings, while the NRA and gun-rights groups argued the bill duplicates existing federal law and effectively bans popular handguns. The bill was moved on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Judiciary and remained on call. AB 468, also by Gabriel, would increase penalties and clarify offenses involving looting and impersonating emergency personnel in evacuation zones and during disasters; firefighters, district attorneys, and law enforcement supported it as a deterrent, while public defenders and justice advocates warned it was overbroad and could worsen racial profiling. The committee approved the bill on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations, also held on call. The committee then heard AB 1187 by Assembly Member Celeste Rodriguez, which would require eight hours of firearm safety training, including live-fire instruction, before obtaining a firearm safety certificate and would add a requirement for new residents who import firearms. Supporters said California should require training comparable to other safety-sensitive activities and that the measure would reduce gun deaths; opponents argued the bill misunderstands the existing FSC process, would be hard to implement because of range and instructor limits, and would burden a constitutional right. The bill passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations and was held on call. The committee also heard AB 1424 by Rodriguez, which would require CDCR climate resiliency and heat-safety measures in prisons, including temperature monitoring, shade, showers, fans, and emergency planning. Prisoner-rights and labor groups strongly supported the bill, citing extreme heat, wildfire, and flooding risks, while one opponent said the monitoring mandate could be too costly; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion to Labor and Employment and held on call. Finally, the committee began hearing AB 1258 by Assembly Member Kalra, which would extend the sunset of the Young Adult Deferred Entry Program through 2029 for selected counties. Kalra and Santa Clara County Judge Erica You described the program’s success in reducing recidivism and providing wraparound services for young adults with felony charges, including housing, counseling, and parenting support. The transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on AB 1258.

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• Community researchers have monitored these areas and have found monitoring procedures are inefficient
• Of all of our monitoring sites that we have, our community researchers have found hydrogen sulfide has
• Of all of our monitoring sites that we have, our community researchers have found hydrogen sulfide has
• and the air district do notify individuals who sign up for the notifications and on their live monitoring
• and the Air District do notify individuals who sign up for the notifications and on their live monitoring

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Once they are fully integrated, we will transition from onboarding to data-informed compliance monitoring
• But this is a company that is monitoring what candidates are spending in advertising with either digital
• With that because that's the most advanced security protocols that are available.
• I'll tell you, we've really gotten into the weeds of this: the security and protocols to actually be
• Madam monitor, if there are no more questions, I appreciate you coming to visit with us today as Always

Keywords: 914, all