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• Without enough advisors, students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, risk
• Thank God my husband is finally getting a Social Security check.
• I wanted to spend my time to provide some brief background on Texas public pre-K, and especially how

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• I've never announced that before, so check for your bags.
• And I'm concerned, and you know I am, need to check into this, Chair Leech.
• Giving my background.
• 8 gives the estimated payout amount for our second group of 85... teachers who will receive their checks
• The bill adds a pathway that allows career changers with a background. bachelor's degree to seek further

Bills: HB2, HB2

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace

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• One is if the realtor writes a bad check, they have 30 days to make the check good without losing their
• In Mobile, the memory serves me, we have a bad check unit.
• How does that... and I don't... bad check unit.
• rules and... real estate commission has rules and that can discipline a member if they receive a bad check

Bills: HB95, HB382

Keywords: HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate, homebuyer, homeowner, property transfer, fixture, condominium, cooperative, duplex, triplex, quadraplex, warrantor

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• They would have to undergo, you know, background checks, be fingerprinted, just like any teacher would
• They would have to undergo, you know, background checks, be fingerprinted, just like any teacher would
• We do still take the background check. We still collect the fees.
• We do still take the background check. We still collect the fees.
• records check.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

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• <00:16:01.120> in probably got a little more background in probably got a little more background
• We could have them autodraft that from my checking account. I could take them a check, whatever.
• autodraft that from my checking account. autodraft that from my checking account.
• I could take them a check, whatever. I could take them a check, whatever.
• Uh, but just a brief note on my personal background since I know I'm a stranger to the committee.

Bills: SF0035, SF0090, SF0072

Keywords: education, cell phones, smart devices, school policy, student conduct, school property, rental fees, youth activities, education policy, Wyoming legislature, teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse

Bills: SB 8, HB7, HB15, HB 265, HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

Bills: SF0072, SF0104, SJ0005

Keywords: teacher licensure, teacher mobility, interstate compact, education compact, licensure reciprocity, reciprocal certification, teacher certification, professional teaching standards board, out-of-state teachers, military spouse, active duty military, teacher shortage, career and technical education, CTE teacher, background check, disciplinary records, licensure portability, multistate commission, education regulation, school staffing

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• And instead of them going to prison for 30 years, they write a nice check for restitution.
• They could easily write a check for $1.23 million. And they're investigating, and you know what?
• they write a nice check they write a nice check for<00:21:10.600> restitution.
• They could easily write a check<00:21:33.000> for<00:21:33.160> $1.23<00:21:34.120>
• check for $1.23 million. check for $1.23 million.

Bills: HF4338

Keywords: human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review, postpayment review, surety bond, compliance training, case management, targeted case management

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• I want to be able to trust the background checks.
• I want to be able to trust the background<01:19:22.560> checks.
• And the reason for that is because our current background checks only check if someone has been arrested
• <01:30:08.320> checks is because our current background checks is because our current background
• because they don't pass the background because they don't pass the background check.<01:31:14.239

Bills: HF2135, HF776, HF1581, HF1158, HF2226

Keywords: child welfare, fiscal analysis, third-party consultant, program evaluation, Minnesota, HF776, Minnesota Family Assets for Independence Initiative, family assets for independence, FAI, asset-building, matched savings, financial literacy, family savings, economic mobility, children youth and families, general fund appropriation, family support, low-income families, financial stability, budget bill

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• I'm only saying that, you know, as somebody with a geology background, I take your point about national
• That being said, I also come from a higher-ed background.
• I do not know, and I will check to see if they are on the website. Mr. Chair, yes. Ms.
• I do not know, and I will check to see if they are on the website. Mr. Chair, yes. Ms.
• Chair, if I may, I just want to double-check: City of Mesa didn't sign in support of it.

Bills: HB2056, HB2202, HB2207, HB2224, HB2303, HB2344, HB2532, HB2759, HB2798

Keywords: brackish water, groundwater, desalination, water resources, feasibility study, environmental impact, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, braille, disability access, education funding, state corrections, inclusion, produce incentive, agriculture, economic support, funding

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met on January 28 and heard several bills, beginning with member and staff introductions and a reminder about amendment deadlines. HB 2056 would appropriate $100,000 to the Arizona Department of Water Resources for a feasibility study of brackish groundwater desalination sites; the sponsor said Arizona should explore potential water supplies amid Colorado River concerns. A witness opposed the bill, and members debated whether brackish groundwater should be treated as a resource or a threat to aquifers. The committee approved HB 2056 on an 11-6 vote, with one member not voting. The committee then considered HB 2798, as amended, which would provide $100,000 to the University of Arizona/Arizona Geological Survey to compile data on materials related to nuclear energy, including thorium and other non-uranium fuels. The sponsor framed the bill as an economic development and national security effort, while opponents questioned whether Arizona has enough of the material to justify public spending. The University of Arizona supported the work as within the Geological Survey’s mission. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 11-5, with one member present and one not voting. HB 2303 would codify investment rules for the State Treasurer, requiring safety and principal preservation ahead of return and prohibiting speculative investments and insider-benefit conduct. The Treasurer’s Office said the bill reflects current policy and ethics rules already in place, and members asked about how “speculative” would be defined and whether the bill would affect other investment-related statutes. The committee passed the bill 15-0, with two members present and one not voting. HB 2344 would require the Treasurer to manage the local government investment pool and allow a third-party backup only in emergencies; the Treasurer’s Office argued this preserves a low-cost, high-liquidity service for local governments, while some members questioned whether it limited future Treasurers’ discretion. The committee passed HB 2344 12-2, with three present and one not voting. Later, the committee heard HB 2759, which would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans’ Services to partner with an educational institution in Yavapai County for veteran programs. A retired Navy SEAL and campus veterans coordinator described emergency housing, equipment, and professional-development needs for student veterans at Embry-Riddle, while several members supported the effort and others objected to using state funds for a private institution or a county-specific program. The bill passed 11-6, with one not voting. The committee also passed HB 2207, appropriating $300,000 for the prison Braille transcription program, after testimony that the program trains inmates in a skilled trade and has had no recidivism among released participants; it passed 17-0, with one not voting. Finally, HB 2224, as amended to reduce the appropriation from $2 million to $1 million, would fund the Double Up Food Bucks produce incentive program through SNAP. Supporters said it helps families, farmers, and local economies and can improve health outcomes, while members discussed budget constraints; the committee approved the amended bill after testimony from program advocates and farmers.

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• We're also asking that the operators of these swim schools conduct a safety background check on employees
• If you just show up, check the box, or tell them they have to keep going, I'm happy to answer any questions
• It requires us to get licensed, undergo background checks, and ensure that we follow all of the guidelines
• By way of background, I've worked with lotteries and for lotteries for almost 15 years now.

Bills: SB650, HB3667, SB28, HB3201, SB1184, HB1800, SB 28

Keywords: permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine

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• So, to give you some just a brief background on the bill itself, the bill would require the State Board
• So, to give you some just<00:04:28.800> a<00:04:29.040> brief<00:04:29.360> background
• > on<00:04:30.400> the<00:04:30.639> on<00:04:30.880> the just a brief background
• on on the on the just a brief background on on the on the bill<00:04:31.199> itself,<00:04:31.919

Bills: SB211, SB305, SB300, SB211, SB305, SB300

Keywords: school safety, local law enforcement, superintendent, complaints, school bus regulations, education funding, RAISE Act, student outcomes, public schools, local education agencies, accountability, weighted allocations, special education, English language learners, gifted students, tax exemption, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, business incentives, economic impact

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• If you need any accommodation, please check in with the sergeant staff.
• And to check where the people might be and to do some more.
• Section 8 is Representative Perryman's House File 286, which authorizes broader background checks on

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• If you need any accommodation, please check in with the sergeant staff.
• Section eight is Representative Perryman's House File 286, which authorizes broader background checks
• Section eight is Representative Perryman's House File 286, which authorizes broader background checks
• <01:35:57.639> checks<01:35:57.960> on authorizes broader background checks on authorizes
• broader background checks on operators<01:35:58.639> of<01:35:58.800> adult<01:35:59.119

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• This bill modernizes the Respiratory Therapy Act through criminal background checks, fingerprinting,
• criminal Respiratory Therapy Act through criminal Respiratory Therapy Act through criminal background
• <00:07:03.599> checks,<00:07:04.160> fingerprinting, The bill also includes language that

Bills: HB299, HB533, HB299, HB533

Keywords: court costs, Choctaw County, jail funding, municipal court, criminal proceedings, education funding, student outcomes, K-12 education, RAISE Act, accountability, special education, English language learners, local education agency, respiratory therapy, respiratory therapist, respiratory care, licensure, licensing board, advanced practice provider, nurse practitioner

Bills: SB 476, SB 664, SB 745, SB 826, SB 989, SB 1080, SB 1171, SB 1320, SB 1437, SB 1727, SB 1809, SB 2289, SB 2320

Keywords: education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, criminal history, court officials, background check, bail determination, Texas judiciary, occupational license, criminal conviction, provisional license, licensing authority, educational programs

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• And it modifies the national criminal history or FBI background check and fingerprint requirements exceptions
• background studies. background studies.
• <00:16:09.640> check<00:16:09.839> and<00:16:09.959> fingerprint background check
• and fingerprint background check and fingerprint requirements<00:16:11.240> exceptions.
• background studies. background studies.

Bills: HF4207, HF4338

Keywords: housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, human services, medical assistance, Medicaid, provider enrollment, provider revalidation, fraud prevention, program integrity, background study, background check, fingerprinting, licensing, license revocation, payment withholding, payment suspension, prepayment review

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• where essentially some of the therapists are told to get white noise and put ambient music in the background
• the day they get out. learning to work together regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomic background
• member takes the oath of office, they are making the ultimate difference. commitment, signing a blank check
• paperwork into the VA, they've done the right thing. right thing and then they get these huge debt checks

Bills: SB124, SB201, SB275, SB410, SB478, SB607, SB610, SB611, SB654, SB702, SB787, SB831, SB892

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, disciplinary procedures, accountability, personnel actions, whistleblower protection, cancer, military, aircrew, veterans, health study, toxins, morbidity, mortality, service members, mental health, community care, accessibility, treatment programs, substance abuse, appointments

Summary: During the meeting, various members engaged in extensive discussions surrounding 15 proposed bills related to veterans' affairs. Notably, concerns regarding recent VA workforce changes sparked debates, particularly about potential cuts and their implications for veterans' care and benefits. Chairman Moran emphasized the need for thoughtful reforms and coordination with stakeholders, urging responsible measures to prevent negatively impacting service delivery. The meeting highlighted a significant bipartisan effort to enhance veterans' access to essential health services, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by the VA workforce. Senator Blumenthal's assertions about the urgent plight of veterans due to cuts in personnel drew strong reactions, showcasing the deep concern among committee members regarding the current state of veteran services.

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• So this particular fact pattern to give a little bit of background is DFPS in these cases would um go
• We're going to run criminal background checks. We may go through a through a home assessment.
• We're going to run background checks on that parent.
• check processes from other states that they are not familiar with.
• check on that other parent.

Bills: HB 26, HB 140, HB 141, HB 142, HB 215

Keywords: Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, child abuse investigations, child neglect, child exploitation, advisory committee, Family and Protective Services Council, council abolition, foster care, due process, investigative procedures, child welfare, parental rights, family preservation services

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• He said he would begin with background on the issue and explained that chapter 253B allows for a person
• begin<00:09:16.200> with<00:09:16.320> a<00:09:16.560> brief<00:09:16.920> background
• <00:09:17.440> on<00:09:17.600> the begin with a brief background on the begin with
• a brief background on the issue<00:09:18.560> um<00:09:18.760> chapter<00:09:19.040>
• Representative Frederick, for tackling this issue from multiple angles and just sort of having a background

Bills: HF2196, HF2586, HF2187, HF2037

Keywords: mental health, emotional disturbance, terminology update, statutory cleanup, conforming amendments, children's mental health, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, case management, residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis services, health plan coverage, antipsychotic drugs, medical assistance, Medicaid, foster care, juvenile court, school discipline, county board