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NV
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  • One means by which we can encourage more teachers to work and stay in Nevada is by developing alternative
  • The program will evaluate alternative methods of teacher-candidate assessment that emphasize mentorship
  • Section 2 outlines the requirements of the pilot program for an alternative pathway to teaching licensure
  • Program operators will assess validity, reliability, and scalability of alternative assessment methods
  • I know there are plenty of alternative routes to licensure, but just anyway, that people struggle with
Bills: SB175, SB277, SB374, SB400
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26

Energy Finance and Policy

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  • highlights the opportunity to expand the reach of Minnesota's existing mining products and potentially alternative
  • c> existing mining products uh and existing mining products uh and potentially<00:20:15.360> alternative
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Bills: HF4059, HF76
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation Apr 17th, 2025

Environmental Regulation

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  • So we already have some alternatives. They probably don't last long enough for a party.
  • eliminated and consolidated into what is what will be called the Texas Clean Fleet Program, our Alternative
  • program, the Texas Hydrogen Vehicle Infrastructure and Equipment Grant Program, the government alternative
  • We had an alternative fueling facilities program to provide infrastructure for alternative fuels and
  • and that is to make the program more. for folks to understand and where to go for an all-in-one alternative
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Education Oversight Mar 2nd, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Education Oversight

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  • in Texas are through the alternative path.
  • But I couldn't get a single phone call made to any of these other alternative providers.
  • Would you believe I'm an alternatively certified teacher?
  • My current superintendent, Clairemore, is alternatively certified.
  • I appreciate the alternative education lane that can and should exist.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - Senate Public Safety

Public Safety

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  • under 15 years old, which is punishable as a dangerous crime against children and carries a minimum sentence
  • of 13 years, a presumptive sentence of 20 years, and a maximum sentence of 27 years.
Summary: The Public Safety Committee met to introduce staff and pages, then heard several bills. SB 1010 would designate Loop 202 as the Charlie Kirk Highway and require signage; an amendment to rename it the Freedom of Speech Highway failed, and the bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote after testimony both supporting the honor and objecting that it could affect existing freeway names, including the Ed Pastor Freeway. SB 1077 would impose felony penalties for using an interactive computer service to facilitate prostitution, pandering, or child sex trafficking, and to require age verification for harmful sexual material; it passed 5-2 after a brief clarification about the law-enforcement defense. SB 1093 would expand the definition of riot to include acts or threats causing property damage and add riot to racketeering and conspiracy provisions; one public commenter opposed it as overbroad and anti-protest, but the bill still passed 4-3. The committee also heard SB 1058, the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, which would bar government firearm registries and restrict merchant category codes tied to firearm purchases. A firearms industry representative said the bill protects financial privacy, and it passed 4-3. SB 1035 would appropriate funds for a 5% salary increase for correctional officers and department civilians; the sponsor and correctional employee representatives said raises are needed for retention, while others argued the increase should also cover private prison employees to preserve parity. The committee adopted a Payne amendment extending the raise to private prison workers under contract with the department, and the amended bill passed 4-3. The committee then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/25/25

Education Finance

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  • declining birth rates and online declining birth rates and online educational<00:02:45.680> Alternatives
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  • Alternatives that keep students<00:02:47.599> out<00:02:47.720> of<00:02:47.879> our
  • Our specialized program includes running an Alternative Learning Center that we started in 2016. testimony
  • <01:13:33.840> Learning includes running an Alternative Learning includes running an Alternative
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Judiciary

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  • You got a 40-year sentence. ...that happen?
  • You got a 40-year sentence, and in two and a half years you're out, walking around downtown in a minimum
  • security area with no supervision—a convicted murderer with a 40-year sentence.
  • This person was convicted of premeditated, cold-blooded murder with a 40-year sentence—not once, but
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/14/2026 - House Judiciary

Judiciary

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  • Strengthening sentencing for trafficking weapons or explosives connected to gang activity serves three
  • If reading this, it removes eligibility for a suspensive sentencing, probation, pardon.
  • So the suspension, if you look at the suspension, if you look at the, So the sentencing, if you look
  • at the sentencing, it's three or more weapons.
  • So we felt that if you traffic, About sentencing and multiple firearms.
Summary: The Judiciary Committee first conducted a sunset review of the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board. The board’s executive director described its history, membership, and recent work on civil rights issues such as human trafficking remedies, service animals, hate-based crimes, housing, disability access, and rural concerns. With no opposition and no further questions, the committee voted to recommend continuing the board for eight years. The committee then heard HB 2131, which would make weapons and explosives trafficking involving three or more items a prison-mandatory offense and remove the financial-gain requirement from the trafficking definition. Support came from the sponsor, the Attorney General’s Office, and county law enforcement, who said the bill targets criminal syndicates and would not affect lawful gun dealers or private sales. Some members raised concerns about limiting judicial discretion and the effect on plea negotiations, but the bill received a do-pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote with one present. Next, HB 2132 proposed lowering the fentanyl trafficking threshold for enhanced penalties from 200 grams to 100 grams. Law enforcement and county attorneys argued the change would better address mid-level dealers and the volume of fentanyl seen in their counties, while opponents and some members warned it could sweep in addicted users and rely too heavily on mandatory minimums instead of treatment. Testimony also highlighted county reentry and treatment programs, especially Yavapai County’s “Reach Out” model. The committee approved the bill 7-2. The committee also considered HB 2108, which increases penalties for unlawful flight when the conduct is especially dangerous, including when it causes serious injury, involves a child, or occurs during a DUI. Law enforcement supported the bill as a public-safety measure, while an opponent argued it could worsen tensions and discourage compliance with police. Members also raised concerns about unmarked vehicles and public fear. The bill received a 6-3 do-pass recommendation. Finally, HB 2044, as amended, would increase penalties for abandoning or concealing a dead human body when done to conceal a crime or when the offender caused the death. Supporters said it closes a gap in statute exposed by recent cases, while opponents warned the language could be overbroad and potentially reach unintended situations; the committee adopted an amendment and then approved the bill 6-3.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/26/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

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  • name specifies that five years must have passed since the date that the person has completed their sentence
  • the conviction was non-dangerous, and at least five years have passed since the completion of all sentencing
  • that was committed while wearing a mask with the intent to conceal the person's identity to be sentenced
  • Madam Chair, members, House Bill 2862 establishes a sentencing enhancement that requires a person who
  • I think this bill equates to serious overreach, establishing enhanced sentencing for any offense when
Summary: The committee heard and acted on several bills. HB 2749, as amended, would allow certain nonviolent class 4, 5, or 6 felonies to be redesignated as class 1 misdemeanors after five years and after completion of sentence terms, with exclusions for crimes such as cruelty to animals, weapons misconduct, and failure to register as a sex offender. Supporters framed it as a redemption and reintegration measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and gave the bill a due pass recommendation on a 6-0 vote with one not voting. HB 2870 would prohibit certain level 2 and level 3 sex offenders from living together in the same single-family dwelling, with exceptions for relatives, community reentry centers, and certain existing supervised facilities. The sponsor and neighborhood residents described a real-life situation in Chandler involving multiple offenders in one house and argued the bill would protect families; opponents warned it could push people into homelessness and undermine supervision. After testimony from residents, housing operators, and a structured-housing provider, the committee approved the bill 3-2 with two not voting. HB 2862, which increases penalties for offenses committed while wearing a mask to conceal identity, drew support from the City of Scottsdale and opposition from the ACLU over First Amendment concerns; it passed 3-2 with two not voting. HB 2364 would create criminal penalties for mailing or delivering abortion-inducing drugs, including felony penalties for providers and a misdemeanor for ordering such drugs by mail. Supporters said it would enforce existing law and protect women; opponents argued it conflicts with Proposition 139 and constitutional protections for abortion access. The committee gave it a 4-3 due pass recommendation. HB 2244, supported by Phoenix Vice Mayor Keisha Hodge Washington, would streamline satisfaction of eviction judgments when tenants have paid and allow sealing of eviction records in some cases; it passed unanimously 7-0. HB 2573, which removes the 45-day waiting period before some repeat DUI offenders can apply for an ignition interlock restricted license, also passed unanimously 7-0. The committee also considered HB 4117, a strike-everything amendment creating a new offense for interfering with a religious service or worship by obstructing access or engaging in disorderly conduct intended to disrupt the service. Supporters, including ADL and Jewish community representatives, said it would protect worshippers from obstruction and intimidation; opponents argued it was vague, unnecessary, and could chill protest speech. After extensive debate, the committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and gave the bill a due pass recommendation. Finally, HCR 2004, a mirror resolution to SCR 1004, would require voter approval for local photo enforcement systems and periodic reauthorization; it was discussed with support from city and league representatives, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that measure.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

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  • So some of the alternative methods that are out there certainly can cost the consumer and can also cost
  • vandalism, or many other kinds of loss that you could anticipate, you don't have access to this alternative
  • Totally agree that if that happens, we don't have consumers ending up in alternative dispute resolution
  • Totally agree that if that happens, we don't have consumers ending up in alternative dispute resolution
  • department because you don't see insurers making filings that tribute actuarial cost to these types of alternative